By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE TRAGIC incident at a children’s funfair in Ibadan, which claimed several young lives and left many injured, has prompted a strong response from President Bola Tinubu. He expressed deep sorrow over the event, offering his heartfelt condolences to the families, the Government, and the people of Oyo...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO improve the welfare of police officers in Lagos State received a significant boost on Thursday with the launch of a 2,200-unit housing project at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu notes that the state is taking the bold steps to address the living conditions of police officers with [...
By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been honoured with the 2024 Integrity Man of the Year Award. This was at the Integrity Group Leadership Summit held in Asaba on Wednesday. It was part of the development initiative aimed at transforming the State. The event highlighted the governor’s impactful programmes under the MORE...
By JKNewsMedia ALLEGATIONS OF reckless spending have surfaced against the Lagos State House of Assembly. A group, the Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, accused the Assembly of expending N17 billion on constructing a gate and demanded an investigation. The claim also extended to an alleged N200 million spent on a thanksgiving event. At ple...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter A major boost to economic and social connectivity was achieved on Saturday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara inaugurated the 14.1 km Umuakali-Eberi-Omodu road project in Rivers State. The road, which links Omuma Local Government Area to neighbouring Abia State, is expected to enhance trade, improve transpor...
By JKNewsMedia RESIDENTS OF the Igando-Ayobo community in Lagos now enjoy improved connectivity following the commissioning of a modern bridge and four-road network by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The infrastructure, spanning 1.8 kilometres, replaces a dilapidated wooden bridge and significantly reduces travel time between Ayobo and Igando fro...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern UPHOLDING TRANSPARENCY in its bursary scheme, Delta State has enabled 32,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria to benefit. The Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr Godfrey Enita, highlighted the meticulous screening process during an interview with Delta R...
LAGOS STATE Government has disclosed its intention to implement a new building code by 2025. The initiative, as noted, aims to align Lagos with international standards by setting regulations on construction designs, land use, and building materials to foster health, safety, and sustainability. Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special Adviser to the Gove...
By JKNewsMedia A BOLD step has been taken by the Lagos State government to amplify its global economic presence by entering into a strategic partnership with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). This collaboration, the government notes, aims to unlock new trade opportunities, attract foreign investments, and foster econo...
By JKNewsMedia FREQUENT CLASHES between herders and farmers in Delta State have prompted a renewed call for enforcement of the 2021 Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing Regulation Law. Chairmen of the state’s 25 local government councils have been directed to establish task forces to ensure the law is effectively implemented ...
