By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), announced that a 40-foot Mack-loaded truck fell on a car in the Ogudu area of Lagos State, resulting in the death of a yet to be identified woman who was a passenger in a car. Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of Public Affairs and […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE AFTERMATH of the devastating boat incident in Anambra State continues to unfold as Marine Police Command announced the recovery of three additional bodies of the crew members from the tragic incident. The accident, which claimed the lives of famed Nollywood actor, Junior Pope and four others, sent s...
By Joke Kujenya UPDATE: THIS EVENING, relief washed over the journalistic community as the earlier abducted Channels Television reporter, Joshua Nte Rogers near his home, has been liberated from captivity. Rogers release from his captors was confirmed by sources close to him, though official confirmation from the Police is still being awaited....
By Joke Kujenya TAKING a strategic stance to boost agricultural output and dietary quality, the Oyo State government has equipped 165 young farmers and women with essential skills. Covering cultivation methods, pest management, and processing techniques for three key crops, the training aims to elevate both nutrition standards and economic for...
By Joke Kujenya MINISTER of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that despite the recent hike in electricity tariffs for Band A customers, the Federal Government continues to subsidize electricity, with an allocation of about N1.8trillion for 2024. He made the disclosure on a television magazine interview. Adelabu emphasized that the Electric...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter FOLLOWING the recent accident on Wednesday, which took place on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, has issued directives urging commuters to report any instances of overspeeding by drivers. These directives were conveyed in a statement signed by Oluwa...
By Joke Kujenya A N30 MILLION ransom is being demanded for the release of Joshua Rogers, a dedicated reporter with Channels Television in Rivers State. He was abducted on Thursday night near his residence in Rumuosi, within the bounds of Obio/Akpor local government area, according to media reports. Rogers, known got his unwavering commitment t...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a decisive move, has called on the manufacturer of Benylin cough syrup, the Johnson & Johnson, over the health complication posed by their product. The call was made after tests found diethylene glycol in the product, which c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reiterated the commitment of his administration to collaborate with the Federal Government in addressing housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. During a courtesy visit by the management tea of Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria (FHAN), ...
Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter AHEAD of the commencement of the 2024 United Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive for registered candidates to print their notification slips. Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson, conveyed this information in a stateme...
