By Joke Kujenya MAJOR ARRESTS led to the capture of Ibeanusi Solomon Nosike, an Onitsha businessman, who excreted 68 wraps of cocaine. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended Nosike at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. He was attempting to board a flight to Abuja on August 8, 2024, with plans...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has pledged to equip and arm the Nigerian military, underscoring his dedication to bolstering national security. He lauded the efforts of the Armed Forces, acknowledging their sacrifices in safeguarding the nation. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Course 32 participants at...
By David Onyeji AS A teenager growing up in Lagos, I never thought I’d find myself in the kitchen, apron tied around my waist, and a pot of jollof rice on the stove. But, that’s exactly what happened when I decided to take the plunge and cook my first meal. It was a sunny Saturday […]
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s JUDICIARY stands at a pivotal moment as Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun takes on the role of Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, She was saddled with the responsibility to uphold the constitution and restore public trust in the judicial system. The brief yet significant ceremony took place on Friday, August ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu will preside over the swearing-in ceremony of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s new Chief Justice on Friday. This follows the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who stepped down after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. President Tinubu commended Ariwoola for his service, acknowledgi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN government has officially announced an increase in the cost of obtaining a passport, set to take effect on September 1, 2024. This decision is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian standard passport. Kenneth Udo, the Public Rel...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A CHINESE investment firm, Zhongshang Fucheng, has taken aggressive steps to recover $81 million owed by Nigeria following a 2021 arbitration ruling. The dispute stems from a failed trade agreement between the Ogun State government and the company. In a bid to enforce the arbitration award, the firm ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a record net profit of N3.297 trillion for the financial year ending December 2023. This represents a 28% increase from the N2.548 trillion profit reported in 2022, marking the highest profit in the company’s 46-year history. ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu will leave Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on Monday, August 19, for a trip to France. A brief statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, did not provide any details on the purpose of the visit or the expected date of the president’s return. “President Bola Tinubu will embark on […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is joining forces with key stakeholders to ensure Nigerian food exports meet international standards. This collaboration aims to put an end to the rejection of processed and semi-processed cocoa products, along with other food ...
