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 ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE BATTLE against illicit drugs in Nigeria has gained international recognition as the French government commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for its exceptional crackdown on drug trafficking. In a move to strengthen bilateral cooperation, France also donated operational equip...
By AMID THA political unrest that has gripped the Lagos State House of Assembly over the last few weeks, President Bola Tinubu held a crucial meeting with lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The intent was to resolve deepening divisions within the legislature amid ongoing power struggles. The meeting, which commenced on...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter TENSIONS ESCALATED in Rivers State earlier Wednesday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara was denied entry into the Assembly Quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. He said this was despite his formally notifying the House leadership of his intention, reinforcing the deepening political rift between F...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN oil and gas sector is emerging as a prime destination for global investment, with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) urging investors to seize opportunities in the country’s energy market. This call was made by the Executive Vice President, Upstream, Mr. Udy Ntia...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CRACKDOWN CONTINUES on drug trafficking as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended an automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele Ubodoeze, over a foiled attempt to smuggle cocaine to Angola. This arrest comes just weeks after he was declared wanted for the crime. The operatio...
By Helen Okechukwu and Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporters DEEP-ROOTED gender disparities continue to challenge women’s access to leadership, education, and governance in Nigeria, prompting renewed calls for inclusion and justice during the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, celebrations. Leaders, activists and policymakers emp...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAST WEEK’s assault on staff of the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, has been strongly condemned by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. The personnel had stormed the critical power infrastructure and molested which raised serious con...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The mounting challenge of vehicle waste in Nigeria is now a national priority, as the Federal Government formally launches the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulation. Designed to curb environmental hazards while unlocking economic opportunities, the initiative marks a crucial step in managing automoti...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE PRICE of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) has dropped significantly, following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL) decision to lower its ex-depot price from ₦1,020 to ₦899 per litre. This action comes amid rising competition in the deregulated downstream petroleum sector. Dr Josep...
