By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter IN a dramatic rescue operation, the Ebonyi State Police Command has dismantled a child abduction ring, liberating six children and apprehending a suspect posing as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The unfolding drama began with a report filed by Nkwuda Francis on January 21, 2024,...
By Joke Kujenya ACTORS Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has been rocked by the tragic news as the National President, Emeka Rollas, confirmed the passing of renowned Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, widely known as ‘John Pope after attempts by two different hospitals to resuscitate him.’ The distressing incident occurred as Junior Pope and three oth...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter HIGHLIGHTING a severe educational crisis, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has exppressed deep concern over the state of primary education, revealing that 75 percent of primary schools in the state lack teachers, with 90 percent in a state of disrepair. The governor’s remarks follow a field assess...
By Helen Okechuwu, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu, along with Governor Seminilayi Fubara, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, joined Muslims worldwide in celebrating Eid-el-Fitri. In their shared messages with JKNewsMedia, they emphasized the importance of...
By Joke Kujenya SEQUEL to yesterday’s catastrophic fire incident that engulfed sections of Lagos Island, including the bustling Dosumu section of Idumota market yesterday, Tuesday, the Lagos State Government has swiftly enacted measures to mitigate further damage and ensure public safety. Contained in a directive from Mrs. Bola Olumegbo Lawal,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A HARROWING incident occurred today, Wednesday, on Lagos’ Mainland Bridge resulting in two passengers being hurled into the lagoon. Described as a catastrophic collision which involved an LT 18-Seater bus with registration No FKJ 872 YA, occurring near the Adeniji Adele axis towards Lagos Island. Accord...
By Joke Kujenya A UNITED front of media organizations, associations and civil society groups have raised their voices against the recent unjust detention and maltreatment of Mr. Segun Olatunji, Editor, of FirstNews Online Newspapers. The outcry calls for an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident, demanding accountability for al...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter STATE Governors, including Lagos Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, Delta Gov Sheriff Obvorewori and Senate President Godwin Akpabio, all celebrate with Muslims in Nigeria during their Eid=el-Fitr. In the various messages conveyed to journalists on Tuesday, they emphasized the importance of ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter AMID efforts to streamline work permit access for non-citizens, including Nigerians, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented significant changes through a Temporary and Final Rule (TFR). Under this new regulation, the automatic extension period for certain Employment A...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter FOLLOWING proceedings at the Ikeja High Court, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, and his co-defendant, Harry Omoile, have been ordered into custody after facing charges of alleged involvement in a $4.5billion and N2.8billion fraud case. The court decision was disclosed by the ...
