By Joke Kujenya FLOODING IN Borno State has reached catastrophic levels, surpassing any seen since 1994. The capital, Maiduguri, has been experiencing severe water overflow that has led to wild animals from the local zoo wandering the streets as the media widely reported. The flooding, caused by the overflow of Alau Dam, has been described [&h...
By Joke Kujenya AT 93, legendary actor James Earl Jones, renowned for his deep voice that brought characters like Darth Vader to life, passed away on Monday morning. His family was by his side during his final moments, according to his agent Barry McPherson. Jones, whose career spanned decades, earned global fame for his distinct […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EARLIER TODAY, agents of the Department of State Services (DSS) detained the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Ajaero was enroute to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend the Trade Union Congress (TUC) conference in London when he ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter FALSE CLAIMS of mass resignations among Nigerian soldiers have been firmly refuted by the Nigerian Army. The military described these reports as unfounded and misleading. The Army issued a statement today on X, rejecting the notion that there has been a mass exodus of personnel. The Army emphasized that...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NEW agreement between Nigeria and China is set to strengthen media operations through advanced technology transfer and training. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Media Exchange and Cooperation was signed by both countries, aiming to enhance collaboration between Nigeria’s media sector and C...
By Joke Kujenya REPORTS OF a Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase in Nigeria have been firmly denied by the Federal Government. Recent claims suggested a possible rise from 7.5% to 10%. However, the government has made it clear that no such proposal exists. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, debunked [&helli...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has accepted the decision of Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to take an indefinite leave of absence due to pressing health concerns. Tinubu expressed his understanding of the difficult choice Ngelale had to make, sympathizing with the circumstances that le...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AN UNNAMED worsening medical issue at home has led to the indefinite leave of absence of a top presidential adviser. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, announced his decision after consulting with his family. He submitted an official memo to the Chief of Staff...
By David Onyeji TECHONOLY HAS revolutionized the way we connect and communicate with each, and one another. With just a few taps on our screens, we can reach out to friends, family, and even strangers across the globe. But has this ease of communication come at a cost? I believe it has. Face-to-face interactions are […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu left China on Friday, September 6, heading to London, UK, with a layover in Dubai, UAE. Before his departure, Tinubu engaged with the Nigerian community in China at the China World Hotel. He assured Nigerians abroad that his administration would aim to replicate China’s development ...
