By Joke Kujenya SCIENTISTS HAVE reveals they made a breakthrough in malaria vaccine research by intentionally infecting volunteers with malaria. This “human challenge” study, conducted by an international team, has provided crucial insights that could lead to more effective malaria vaccines. Malaria, a disease transmitted by mosqui...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA PLANS to create over 1.4 million jobs annually in the cotton and textile sector. The Federal Government and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) are working together to revive this industry. The project will enhance farming, weaving, and ginning in the cotton value chain. Vice P...
By Joke Kujenya CHIEF OLUSEGUN Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria, has voiced concerns over the return of the fuel subsidy removed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in June 2023. Obasanjo spoke out during an interview with the Financial Times. He pointed out flaws in the way Tinubu’s administration handled the subsidy re...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter THE RUSSIAN Embassy in Nigeria has responded to recent protests in the northern region where demonstrators waved Russian flags. The incident drew attention after videos and images showed protesters marching, chanting slogans, and holding placards with various messages. In a statement, the embassy acknowledge...
By Jemimah Wellingto, JKNMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in tins of Cerelac baby food and clothes. They seized these shipments, bound for the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier...
By Joke Kujenya SUNDAY, August 4, at 7:00 am, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation, urging unity and dialogue amid violent protests. He highlighted significant economic recovery measures and emphasized the need to protect public order and lives. His address focused on issues causing agitation among Nigerians due to ...
BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE NATIONWIDE PROTEST SUNDAY 4TH AUGUST 2024 MY FELLOW Nigerians, I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some […...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has called for an end to the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. The protests, which began on August 1 and were set to end on August 10, have led to widespread violence and property damage. Prominent opponents such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIANS ARE urged to maintain peace during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests. Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa has warned that the military will step in if the situation deteriorates into chaos and looting. At a press briefing, Musa praised the professionalism of Nigerian security forces, particularly the police....
By Joke Kujenya SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will speak to Nigerians at 7:00am. His address will come amid ongoing protests over economic hardship and rising living costs. The President has faced rallies across Nigeria’s 36 states and Abuja. These protests reflect widespread frustration with the country’s severe inflatio...
