By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter A 41-YEAR-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for importing 35.20 kilograms of synthetic cannabis, known as “Canadian Loud,” into Nigeria. The Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the verdict on October 23, 2024. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agen...
By JKNewsMedia MTN NIGERIA has announced that subscribers should prepare for an increase in service charges due to the company’s rising operational costs. The Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, made it clear that the company can no longer sustain its operations without raising tariffs. According to Toriola, MTN has been incurring significa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Kingdom (UK) Home Office International Operations (HOIO) are stepping up efforts in the fight against drug trafficking. A fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two bodies was signed in Abuja, signaling a renewed commi...
8 worldwide opportunities with deadlines in November | International Journalists’ Network AS THE end of 2024 rapidly approaches, there is still plenty of time to make progress toward some of the career goals you set in January. Our list of opportunities with deadlines next month includes fellowships, grants and more for journalists world...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has responded to recent allegations made by Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of Kwara South, accusing the agency of corruption. During a Senate plenary session on October 15, 2024, Senator Ashiru claimed the NDLEA was compromised. However, the agency has re...
By JKNewsMedia FOR INNOVATION and excellence, Polaris Bank is hosting a workshop aimed at empowering Nigerian journalists to stay ahead in the fast-evolving media landscape. The 2024 workshop, themed “Integrating AI Tools in Contemporary Media Practices for Innovation and Excellence,” is part of the bank’s corporate social responsibility (CSR)...
By JKNewsMedia SPECIAL ADVISER on Media and Publicity to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will receive the University of Ilorin Alumni Award on Monday. Mr. Adegboyega Akosile, at the ceremony, will be honoured as part of the university’s 2024 Convocation events, taking place at the University’s Multipurpose Hall at 4.00pm. The award re...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIAN NATIONAL Petroleum Corporation Retail Limited (NNC-RL) has launched a major initiative to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cleaner fuel option in Nigeria. Over 1,000 auto mechanics participated in a recent awareness program during the National Artisans and Technicians Conference in Lagos. The event focused on ...
By Joke Kujenya The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the continued detention of four Nigerian journalists facing cybercrime allegations. The arrests highlight growing concerns about press freedom in Nigeria. On September 20, police in Lagos arrested Olurotimi Olawale, editor of National Monitor, and Precious Chukwunonso, pu...
By JKNewsMedia LEADERS OF Owode Onirin Market in Lagos have endorsed MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (PSB) for its innovative financial products, excellent customer service, and dedication to promoting financial inclusion. The market leader, Gafaru Waheed, praised the bank’s contributions during a visit by the MoneyMaster PSB team on Fr...
