By Joke Kujenya SEGUN Olatunji, the just released editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, who was abducted and detained by the Defense Intelligency Agency (DIA), has linked his ordeal to critical stories published by his publication. His release comes after about 14 days of captivity, during which he endured interrogation and physical discomfort...
By JKNMedia NIGERIANS face another bout of nationwide blackout yesterday, Thursday, as the national electricity grip collapsed, leaving millions without power. This marks the second grid plunge within three months in 2024, raising concerns about the reliability of the country’s power infrastructure. The collapse, which occurred at approximatel...
By JKNMedia DURING the solemn ceremony at the National Cemetery, Abuja, President Bola Tinubu pledged comprehensive support for the families of the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of Delta State. Addressing the nation, President Tinubu affirmed the nation’s gratitude for the sacrifice of the fallen heroes, v...
By Joke Kujenya IN THE MIDST of accolades and well-wishes from across Nigeria’s political spectrum, President Bola Tinubu quietly observed his 72nd birthday with characteristic humility, shunning celebratory fanfare and directing well-wished to donate to charity instead. Immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, Lagos State Governor Babajide...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has moved to swiftly dispel rumours of an impending price adjustments for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automative Gas Oil (Diesel) at its retail outlets across Nigeria. According to the Chief, Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the falsity of...
By Joke Kujenya FOLLOWING the distressing incident involving Debola Daniel, son of former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMA), in Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has taken decisive action by shutting down the defaulting Ken Turkey Fried Chicken (KFC), at the ai...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has attributed the escalating rates of banditry and kidnappings in Nigeria to rampant unemployment, urging for urgent measures to address the issue. Speaking at the 9th International Trade Exhibition & Conference on Agrofood, Plastics, Printing and Packaging in Lagos o...
JKNMedia AFTER nearly two weeks in detention, Mr. Segun Olatunji, editor, First News Online Newspaper, has been released by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). He was handed over to Mr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the General Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, and Mr. Yomi Odunuga, the Deputy Editor (Nation’s Capital) of The Nation Newspape...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter IN A decisive move following the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State, the Defence Headquarters has declared eight individuals wanted. The announcement, made via a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official page, today, Thursday, March 28th, signifies a significant step in the ongoing investig...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter SEQUEL to March 24 general elections in Senegal, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, in the wake of Bassirou Faye’s victory as president-elect, has extended his warm congratulations to the victor and his citizens. In a statement issued by Tinubu’s spokesperson yesterday, Anjuri Ngelale, Nigeria’s president ha...
