From JKNewsMedia Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain, To hand on […]
By Joke Kujenya ACROSS NIGERIA, the rising cost of living has driven thousands of citizens to the streets, turning the nation’s 64th Independence Day into a platform for protest. These Nigerians, overwhelmed by inflation and skyrocketing energy prices, gathered in major cities, including Lagos and Abuja, to demand immediate reforms from ...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIANS ARE facing rising living costs and unemployment, sparking widespread frustration. President Bola Tinubu assured citizens that his administration is actively working on reforms to address these challenges and improve living conditions. His message comes as the country celebrates 64 years of independence, a milestone th...
By Joke Kujenya A NATIONWIDE broadcast will address pressing issues as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to speak at 7 a.m., focusing on the country’s progress and the challenges ahead. In previous independence speeches, Nigeria’s leaders highlighted themes of national ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her appointment underscores the pivotal role the judiciary plays in upholding the nation’s constitutional democracy. During the swearing-in ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of judicial independence and i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO revamp Nigeria’s transportation system took a major step forward with the handover of 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The Federal Government says it is promo...
By Joke Kujenya ANOTHER SERIES of targeted airstrikes by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), have struck at the heart of Hezbollah’s leadership in Lebanon. Among those killed is Nabil Kaouk, a veteran Hezbollah commander, adding to the growing list of senior officials eliminated in just over a week. Israeli F-35 jets, armed with bunker-buster bombs,...
By Joke Kujenya A LION attack has left a man dead at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) zoological garden in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The victim, Babaji Duale, 35, from Bauchi State, was a trained handler responsible for caring for the lion. Tragically, his death resulted from an error in handling the animal. Duale reportedly [&hel...
By Joke Kujenya ESCALATING VIOLENCE in Lebanon reached a critical turning point with the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, confirmed by both Israeli authorities and Hezbollah following an airstrike on his underground headquarters in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district. The attack occurred on Friday, marking a significant escalation in th...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria’s crude oil production could reach up to three million barrels per day (bpd) if stakeholders in the oil sector work together. Currently, the country produces an average of 1.3 million bpd, according to the Organi...
