By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CONCERNS OVER the state of Nigeria’s education sector have been raised by Joseph Ayodele of Africa Brands Review, who described the situation as the “death of quality assurance.” He warned that recent technical failures in national examinations reflect deeper structural problems and highlighted...
By Jemimah Onyebuchi, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE MINISTRY of Agriculture and Food Security has pledged collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to create sustainable alternatives for illicit drug producers and support the rehabilitation of drug users with agricultural opportunities. The assurance was given by the...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RIVERS State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a self-acclaimed cleric, identified as 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, in connection with the alleged maltreatment of children within his church premises in Port Harcourt. The arrest followed the circulation of a video online show...
By Joke Kujenya THE TWO-week industrial action at Lagos State University (LASU) has been called off following an agreement between the institution’s management and the Joint Action Committee of Staff Unions (JACSU). Academic and administrative work will resume on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, with students expected back on campus ahead of examin...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter LONG WANTED founder and self-acclaimed general overseer of a religious body called “The Turn of Mercy Church”, a prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly masterminding multi...
By JKNewsMedia A PERMANENT travel restriction has been announced by Ibom Air on a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, following what the airline described as a violent incident aboard its Uyo-Lagos flight on Sunday, 10 August 2025. According to a statement by Akwa Ibom Airlines Limited, Ms Emmanson’s conduct posed a serious threat to crew, passe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent LEGAL ACTION has been initiated by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over alleged intimidation of Minna-based Badeggi FM and threa...
By JKNewsMedia INTRODUCING NEW restrictions aimed at reducing lithium battery-related incidents, Emirates Airlines has announced the prohibition of the use of power banks on all flights from 1 October 2025, In a statement, the Dubai-based carrier said passengers will still be permitted to carry one power bank per person, rated under 100 watt-...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent REVISED COSTS for prepaid electricity meters will be taking effect from 6 August 2025, Ikeja Electric has confirmed in a public statement released via its official X handle. The company said the updated prices, which apply to both single-phase and three-phase meters, include Value Added Tax and...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent HIGH-LEVEL diplomatic engagement at the Ministry of Trade and Investment in Abuja has brought together envoys from the Netherlands, Russia, Mexico, and China to advance Nigeria’s international economic cooperation agenda. The meeting, hosted by the Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment, D...
