By Joke Kujenya RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reportedly vacated the Government House in Port Harcourt alongside his family and security details, following President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in the oil-rich state. A close source, who requested anonymity due to lack of authorisation to speak on the matter,...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A SECOND explosion has occurred at another key installation in Rivers State barely an hour after the first, intensifying concerns over security threats in the region. The incidents, occurring in Gokana and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Areas (LGAs), have prompted heightened vigilance among authori...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. This strategic appointment aligns with the administration’s commitment t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CLAIMS OF intimidation and threats against Ushie Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, following her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been strongly refuted by the Federal Government. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity,...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has provided critical clarifications regarding its recent nationwide crackdown on substandard, falsified, expired, and banned medicines. The agency emphasized that beyond enforcement, the seizures were necessary to protect pub...
By Joke Kujenya THE RIVERS State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, citing allegations of gross misconduct. The move signals escalating political tensions in the state amid disputes over governance and constitutional obligations. The Assembly, led by Speaker Ma...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ATTEMPTS BY international drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle illicit substances hidden in prayer beads, clothing, and board game packs to destinations including the United States of America (USA), Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland, and the United Arab Emirates have been thwarted by operatives of the N...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SENATOR OLUREMI Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to providing opportunities for women across all sectors, urging them to secure their rightful place through dedication and perseverance. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during a courtesy visit by officials...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has listed its 2025 intervention disbursement plan, earmarking substantial financial support for public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. During a strategic workshop in Abuja on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, detailed...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CYBERSTALKING AND defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) against four journalists has been struck out by the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, following an amicable settlement. Presiding over the case (FHC/L/774C/2024), Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled in favour of dismissal after the ...
