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...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN LAGOS, lawmakers announce they are advancing a bill to establish the State Research Trust Fund to boost scientific and technological development. Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has referred the legislation to a subcommittee for further refinement. Sponsore...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter FOOD SECURITY and job creation are set for a boost in Ogun State as the government moves to establish a modern agricultural hub in partnership with SEMMARIS, a French company renowned for operating Rungis Farmers’ Market, the world’s largest wholesale food market. Governor Dapo Abiodun announ...
By JKNewsMedia SUSTAINABLE FUNDING for research and technological advancement in Lagos State is currently gaining momentum as legislators have advanced a bill to establish a dedicated research trust fund. The proposed law, sponsored by Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, aims to create a structured mechanism for financing research across tertiary institut...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDS the tragic death of a police constable who reportedly ended his life at the Mada Station Division in Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. The officer, identified as Dogara Akolo Moses, was found dead on Tuesday, February 4, after shooting himself in one of the offices within ...
By JKNewsMedia UNPREDICTABLE TRAFFIC and long travel times continue to plague Lagos commuters, but relief is on the way as the state government expands the Red Line Rail Service. Starting Monday, 10 February 2025, the service will increase its frequency, offering five morning and four evening trips daily. This upgrade, up from two morning tri...
By JKNewsMedia IN THE bid to curb traffic violations and improve road safety in Lagos, the state government says it has intensified the deployment of additional Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on four key routes. The initiative is designed to enhance traffic management, enforce speed limits, and curb red-light infractions across the ...
By JKNewsMedia RESIDENTS OF Lagos are set to experience a significant improvement in water supply as the state government advances efforts to produce at least 100 million gallons of pipe-borne water daily from major waterworks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to tackle water shortages and enhance access to clean water across the...
