By JKNewsMedia THOUSANDS OF students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions across Nigeria will receive financial relief as the state government commences payment of the 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award). The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board confirmed that 32,028 eligible students will benefit from ...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter COMMITMENT TO enhance road infrastructure in Delta State are gaining momentum as the government plans to decentralise the operations of the Direct Labour Agency (DLA). This move aims to improve road maintenance efficiency and ensure the agency delivers on its mandate across all parts of the state. ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A MILITARY drill near Myoung Barracks in Lagos turned into chaos on Friday when a speeding car crashed into a column of soldiers, leaving at least 20 injured. The incident, which occurred during an early morning exercise outside the barracks in Yaba, has sparked concerns over safety and the cause [&...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACCESS TO clean water remains a challenge for many residents of Ogun State, with outdated systems and unpaid bills affecting distribution. The state government said it is now turning to technology to address these issues and enhance water supply efficiency. During a tour of water generation facilit...
By JKNewsMedia POORLY EXECUTED projects in Delta State have triggered the state governor’s concerns over corruption and mismanagement, prompting calls for stricter oversight. Consequently, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has proposed a whistle-blowing policy to combat fraud and ensure accountability in project delivery. During an interactiv...
By JKNewsMedia A SURGE in the use of technology to enforce traffic laws in Lagos State has shown significant results. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) revealed that its Traffic Management Solution (TMS) devices captured 20,000 vehicles violating traffic regulations in 2024. This achievement highlights the agency’s strides...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun has announced progress in the establishment of a Naval Base at Ode-Omi in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. He said the state has allocated land for the project, waiving billions in dues and forwarding the Certificate of Occupancy (CoO) to the Nigerian Navy headquarters. S...
By Sola Adedoja, JKNewsMedia Intern, Ibadan IT WAS a devastating tanker explosion that claimed the life of a driver and left one other injured along the Iwo Road Expressway in Ibadan, Oyo State, raising further safety concerns about fuel transportation on Nigeria’s roads. The explosion occurred when a tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter Years of neglect and poor infrastructure in Ogun State are coming to an end as the government intensifies efforts to rehabilitate key road networks and implement ambitious development projects. Construction on the 17-kilometre Sango-Ijoko road is set to begin immediately, with the Alagbole-Ajuwon-A...
By Festus Ahon FEW APPOINTEES of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State ever anticipated that project inspections would feature on a Sunday itinerary. However, that was exactly what happened last Sunday when, after church service, the Governor embarked on an unscheduled inspection of projects within Asaba and its environs. At the proposed ...
