By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter Safety concerns have intensified in Ogun State after a catastrophic gas explosion on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Interchange Expressway claimed 16 lives. The tragedy has prompted Governor Dapo Abiodun to issue a strong warning to commercial drivers against transporting flammable materials in their vehicles...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter A DECISIVE step has been taken in Lagos State in its battle against malaria. This, the government says, is in moving towards a tech-driven strategy to curb the deadly disease that claims 200,000 lives annually in Nigeria. The State has launched the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitisatio...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter JUSTICE ACT (ACJA) has once again been claimed by Delta State, placing it ahead of the country’s 36 states. During an award presentation ceremony in Asaba, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, dedicated the recognition to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori an...
By Folakemi Popoola, JKNewsMedia Reporter RENEWED CALLS have been made for greater integration among member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to counter regional barriers that continue to hinder economic progress in West Africa. Towards this end, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged ECOWAS nations t...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter The DELTA State Government has dismissed allegations of neglect by opposition figures, asserting that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration remains focused on delivering verifiable projects across the state. The government stated that certain politicians, out of office, were misrepresenting...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MAJOR shake-up has rocked the Lagos State House of Assembly as Mudashiru Obasa reclaimed his position as Speaker, following the resignation of Mojisola Meranda, the first female Speaker in the state’s history. The latest development comes after 49 days of intense political wrangling, leaders...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter TENSIONS BETWEEN farmers and herdsmen has continued to pose a serious threat to food security and economic growth in Delta State. And despite the vast agricultural land and abundant water resources, the state said it has the potential to become a major food producer, yet recurring conflicts undermi...
By JKNewsMedia THE EXPANSION of Lagos’ digital economy is set to gain momentum as the state government partners with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to enhance critical infrastructure and attract further investment. The collaboration aligns with the administration’s focus on education and technology, which forms a core pillar of ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter TOLLING BEGINS on Ogun’s Rebuilt Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway March 24 Motorists using the Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode Expressway will begin paying tolls from Monday, March 24, 2025, as the Ogun State Government rolls out a structured tolling system for the 14.7 km highway. Governor Dapo Abiodun said h...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter REDESIGNING NIGERIA’s academic curriculum has become crucial in addressing graduate unemployment and fostering wealth creation. Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has stressed the need for universities to equip students with technical skills that enable them to become job creator...
