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 ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE APPROVAL for significant infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising the Asaba capital territory and Warri was granted by Delta State’s government. Announced at the 2025 State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, this decision marks a key step in the state’s urban renewal plans. These init...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter Residents of Ogun State can soon expect a major boost in power supply, as Governor Dapo Abiodun confirmed that the 30-Megawatt power plant in Onijanganjangan, near Ewekoro, will be ready for commissioning in just eight weeks. His announcement follows the Governor’s inspection of the plant, wh...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter DEPLORABLE ROADS across Lagos have sparked fresh outrage as lawmakers demand immediate intervention to end the suffering of residents. At the Lagos State House of Assembly, Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda presided over a heated session where legislators condemned the abandonment of key infrastructu...
