By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering impactful projects that improve the lives of Rivers State residents. He spole on Friday during the commissioning of the remodelled Government Girls’ Secondary School in Ahoada East Local Government Area, where he highlighted th...
By Gold Ogine A TRAGIC boat mishap on Friday in Kogi State has left over 160 passengers feared dead along the Dambo-Ebuchi waterways in Kupa Local Government Area. Rescue teams managed to save 24 survivors, while scores remain unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses report that the boat, reportedly overloaded, capsized during its journey on the River Ni...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday in Asaba, signed the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, marking a significant step towards the state’s continued development. The approved budget, totaling N979.22 billion, is divided into N630.46 billion for capital expenditure and N349.77 billi...
By JKNewsMedia THE 2024 Governance Accountability and Transparency Index (G.A.T.I) has recognised Delta State among the top 10 Nigerian states demonstrating exceptional transparency and accountability. The index, a project of the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers (G.O.M.E.P) Nigeria, assessed the performance of all 36 states through...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ENHANCED TRAINING towards tackling international drug trafficking has been emphasised by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). At the close of a two-week programme sponsored by the German government held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, the training drew 23 officers from various depart...
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...
