By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has credited federal approval for Nigeria Customs facilities in the state. He described it as a significant step towards enhancing the state’s industrial potential. He spoke at the 38th Akesan Day celebration in Ikenne Local Government. The governor outlined infrastru...
By Gloria Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR MOHAMMED Umaru Bago of Niger State has declared a state of emergency in the Niger North Senatorial District to address the critical shortage of schools. The announcement, made during a project tour of the district on Friday, follows growing concerns over the inadequate number of educational instit...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Delta State HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS has been expressed to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, following her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Okonjo-Iweala, a distinguished Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, earned widespread respect for her t...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Delta State DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday emphasised his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a prime destination for both domestic and foreign investors. He spoke during the presentation of the staff of office to the new Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azi...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, urged Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, to expand its partnerships with research institutions, particularly in areas supporting the state’s initiative on mechanized agriculture and agro-industrial development. He made the call durin...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE’s commitment to governance and the welfare of its people remains unwavering, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has said. Speaking at the Emblem Appeal Fund Launch in Port Harcourt ahead of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Fubara detailed his administration’s strides in improving civil service wag...
By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has committed N250 billion from the 2025 budget to road infrastructure across the state’s 25 Local Government Areas. This includes a specific provision of N50 billion for road projects and an additional N200 billion for major constructions, as outlined in the budget passed by the State Hou...
By John Ofem Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern RESIDENTS OF Bayelsa State have long struggled with erratic electricity, but change appears imminent. Governor Douye Diri has announced plans to introduce a 24-hour power supply, marking a significant shift towards industrialisation and economic growth. The state has procured gas turbines for its Indepe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAWMAKERS IN Lagos State scrutinised the N3.005 trillion 2025 budget proposal during a plenary session on Monday, raising critical concerns about deficit financing and overlooked priorities. The budget, presented last Thursday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, proposes 59% capital and 41% recurrent exp...
By JKNewsMedia EFFORTS TO curb HIV transmission in Nigeria highlight significant progress, but major challenges persist, particularly in addressing mother-to-child transmission. The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) reports that 1.6 million of the two million Nigerians living with HIV are currently receiving treatment. Speaking at...
