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...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE DELTA State government has affirmed its financial solvency, stating that it remains capable of meeting its obligations due to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s prudent management, fiscal discipline, and accountability. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr....
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RECONSTRUCTION and expansion of two critical road networks—the Lagos-Ibadan dual carriageway and the Lagos-Sagamu Expressway—have officially commenced, aiming to ease traffic congestion and improve road safety. President Bola Tinubu launched the project in Sagamu, Ogun State, highlighting its s...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has formally assumed office, marking the start of his first full four-year term. His inauguration took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, two months after securing victory in the November 17, 2024, governorship election under the All Progr...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter A SIGNIFICANT boost to infrastructure development has emerged with the approval of projects worth N275 billion in Delta State, alongside the mobilisation of contractors with 40% upfront funding. This noble decision, taken at a single Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, emphasises a commitment to enha...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLOTS TO smuggle large consignments of illicit drugs into and out of Nigeria have been intercepted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), leading to multiple arrests, including that of a 24-year-old Thai woman caught with Canadian Loud at Lagos airport. Operatives at Murtala Muhammed Inter...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter SUBSTANDARD PROJECTS in Delta State are now under public scrutiny as the government introduces a whistle-blower policy to ensure accountability in project execution. Citizens can report poorly executed projects by sending text messages, WhatsApp messages, pictures, and videos to a dedicated whistle-...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter INITIATIVES TO transition from petrol to more affordable and eco-friendly energy sources are gaining momentum in Delta State. The state government has announced it is partnering with NIPCO Gas Limited to establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle conversion centre. The initiative aims to prov...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLANS TO establish the biggest cotton and apparel industry in West Africa are underway in Ogun State, promising 40,000 employment opportunities. The initiative will be located within the state’s Special Agro-Processing Zone, positioning Ogun as a major hub for textile and garment production. Govern...
By Joke Kujenya THE TRAGIC death of Professor Oladipo Ademuyiwa on the Wole Soyinka-Kemta-Idi-Aba-Somorin Road has sparked controversy, with the Ogun State Government rejecting claims that it failed to prevent the accident. The government insists that blaming it for the fatal hit-and-run incident is unfair and misleading. In a statement from ...
