By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC REFORMS in Nigeria are essential, according to Indermit Gill, the World Bank Vice President and Chief Economist. Speaking at the National Economic Summit in Abuja, Gill acknowledged the hardships facing Nigerians but insisted that reforms are crucial for long-term stability. He commended the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FAMILY of the late Herbert Wigwe has strongly refuted allegations of an estate dispute. A recent media report claimed attempts were being made to alter the distribution of the former Access Holdings CEO’s estate, igniting widespread speculation. It suggested that family members were requesting 20...
By Joke Kujenya ANOTHER SUDDEN collapse of Nigeria’s national electricity grid has thrown millions of Nigerians into darkness, again. The grid crumbled about 6.48p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, resulting in a nationwide blackout across the country. The widespread outage highlights persistent issues within the country’s power supply sys...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for maintaining their spirit despite their challenging ordeal in Libya. Simultaneously, he expressed deep sadness over the treatment endured by the national football team, characterizing it as inhumane and unsportsmanlike. While heartily welcoming ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOTBALL LEADERSHIP of Libya has been plunged into disarray after the abrupt resignation of the country’s Football Federation President, Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani. His departure comes amidst intense scrutiny and public outcry following a string of poor performances by the national team, including...
By Joke Kujenya LIBYAN AUTHORITIES have denied any allegations of foul play, stating that the delay was a result of routine air traffic protocols and security measures common in international travel. In an official statement, the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) emphasized that the diversion was not intentional and that similar challenges had ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsReporter THE REMOVAL of fuel subsidies and rising feed costs are threatening Nigeria’s egg industry, with prices of crates potentially soaring to N10,000 from the current N5,500. Poultry farmers are grappling with high transportation costs and feed prices, which have doubled in some cases. Without immediate governm...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA IS grappling with a steady drop in oil production. The latest figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) indicate that the country’s oil output, including condensates, fell to 1.544 million barrels per day (bpd) in September 2024. This reportedly marks a ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA HAS made it clear that it was not a candidate in the recently concluded 2024 elections to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), putting to rest allegations that the country was deliberately overlooked. The clarification came from the federal government after several reports falsely...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier against Libya following a grueling 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport. The team’s chartered flight was unexpectedly diverted mid-flight, leading to a standoff that left players and officia...
