By Joke Kujenya A SURPRISING and shocking discovery emerged yesterday, as the Lagos State government uncovered a clandestine community hidden beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that 86 partitioned rooms, ranging from 10×10 to 12×10 in si...
By Blessing Obed, JKNMedia, Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration will make a decisive move regarding the new minimum wage. During the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration and rally themed “People First, he announced plans to convene a meeting with labour leaders to reach a mutually beneficial decision. Governo...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OYO State government has received commendations for its dedicated efforts in combating the spread of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS), within the state, resulting in a significant drop in the disease’s prevalence. Dr. Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter IN THE wake of recent explosions in the Eleme axis of East-West Road in Rivers State and the Ita-Oshin, Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State, President Bola Tinubu has lauded the swift responses of both state governments to the affected communities. Tragedy struck on April 26 and 27th [&helli...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of his administration’s dedication to ensuring fair wages and conducive working environments as the world celebrated International Workers’ Day. His assurance was conveyed by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale vis social media channels ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter CELEBRATING Labour Day, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended appreciation to Nigerian workers for their unwavering commitment to national advancement. In her address, she praised Nigerian workforce, describing them as dedicated, resilient and innovative individuals. She expressed profound grati...
By Jemimah Oriogun, JKNMedia Reporter THE Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has been directed by the House of Representatives to halt the enforcement of the recently approved tariff hike. This decision follows the passage of a motion of urgent public importance, initiated by a lawmaker, representing the Labour Party from Ebonyi ...
By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria has greenlit a salary increase ranging from 25% to 35% for civil servants under the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures (CSS). Head of Press at the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Mr. Emmanuel Njoke, announced this in Abuja on Tuesday. The approved salary adju...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Wednesday, May 1, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. This announcement came through the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tuni0Ojo, representing the FG on Tuesday, April 30. In his declaration, Tunji-Oj...
By Joke Kujenya CHAOS reportedly erupted in the Senate chamber as senators returned from their Easter and Sallah break on Tuesday, April 30. The plenary session, which commenced at approximately 11.00am, was immediately fraught with tension as lawmakers engaged in a heated dispute over seating arrangements. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio i...
