By Andrew Jason, Journalist/Analyst IN A LANDMARK moment for Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been inaugurated officially becoming the nation’s new president. And with an unprecedented twist – he took his oath of office with both of his wives, Marie and Absa, by his side as he assumed the highest office in the land. […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has voiced confidence in her husband, President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to uplifting the nation. At an Iftar gathering attended by former first ladies, governors’ wives and dignitaries, Mrs Tinubu expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under her husb...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu, also the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), will lead a delegation to Senegal for the inauguration of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The departure from Abuja tomorrow, Tuesday, is in response to Senegal’s invitation, as confirmed by the President...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter FOLLOWING the tragic infernos at the Muna Alamdari Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed the lives of two children, the government has intensified efforts to uncover the cause of the devastating blaze. According to the Commissioner for Information and Internal Se...
By Joke Kujenya THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects across various states in Nigeria. In a recent operation, NDLEA operatives nabbed and detained a 35-year-old-woman, Chidinma Chinyere Agbazue, at the Murtala Muhammed Int...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia AS THE world commemorates Easter, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has delivered a heartfelt message urging Christians to embody the spirit of humility, love and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. In his Easter message conveyed through his Special Adviser of Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio ex...
By Oluwasegun Ikugbadi, JKNM Reporter THE Social-Economic Rights & Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to stop harassment and intimidation of an ace investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, founder, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), over his report on the illicit activities of Nigeri...
By Joke Kujenya ADEBOLA Daniel has received an apology from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Nigeria, over allegations of discriminatory treatment at one of its outlets. The incident unfolded on March 27, when Daniel shared his experience on social media, detailing how he and his family were reportedly denied entry into a KFC outlet located at [&...
By Joke Kujenya IN A heartfelt address to the nation, President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering sacrifices during the initial months of his administration. Emphasizing his commitment to steering the country towards recovery and sustainable growth, President Tinubu assured citizens that their patience will ...
THE Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces the swift recovery of the power grid following its abrupt collapse on Thursday at 4.28pm. In a statement released on Friday, TCN affirms the restoration to full capacity by 10.00pm the same day. Despite challenges, including gas constraints affecting generation capacity, TCN’s spokesperson Nd...
