By Joke Kujenya ON MONDAY Donald Trump named Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his vice-presidential candidate. This decision adds the first millennial to a major-party ticket amid growing concerns about the age of America’s leaders. Trump announced his choice on Truth Social, stating, “Senator JD Vance of Ohio is the best person to assu...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’S INFLATION rate soared to 34.19% in June, reaching a 28-year high. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released the data on Monday. This marks the 19th consecutive month of rising inflation. In May, the rate was 33.95%. Reforms by President Bola Tinubu contributed to this surge. Cutting petrol and electricity...
By Joke Kujenya THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has cut its stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Aliko Dangote announced on Sunday that NNPC now holds only 7.2% of the refinery, down from 20%. Femi Soneye, NNPC’s spokesperson, confirmed the decision. NNPC says it had informed Dangote Refinery months ago that it...
By Joke Kujenya DONALD TRUMP, former United States President and current Republican Presidential Candidate, survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Secret Service agents rushed him off stage after shots were fired. A bullet grazed Trump’s ear, causing a minor injury. He received medical attentio...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia OPERATIVES OF the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted significant quantities of drugs concealed in shipments bound for the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), and Cyprus. They found 250 grams of cocaine hidden in the soles of custom-made shoes bound for Cyprus. They also discovered over...
By David Onyeji WHILE THE sun rises over Nigeria, illuminating a resource-rich land, it is with caution to say, many of our children’s minds remain dark. The loud drums of ignorance overwhelm the murmurs of knowledge. Like the proverbial lizard, our leaders neglect their moral obligation to feed the wisdom fire and let it burn […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu hailed former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba as a remarkable Nigerian. He spoke at the launch of Osoba’s autobiography, “My Life in the Public Eye,” marking his 85th birthday at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented the President...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter WITH THE aim to bolster security and protect lives and property across Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced it will begin enforcing the digital Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) on July 29, 2024. This initiative was announced by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Satu...
By Joke Kujenya THE TRAGIC school building collapse in Jos has killed 22 people and injured 132 others. The two-story Saints Academy building in Busa-Buji community, Jos North, collapsed around 8:30a.m. on Friday during a third-term exam. The collapse trapped students, teachers, and others inside. Mr. Musa Ashoms, the Commissioner for Informat...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has emphasized the need for improved welfare and wages for Nigerian workers. He met with the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. Tinubu expressed concern for workers’ well-being and said his administration prioritizes their concerns. “I pay ...
