By Gold Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OGUN State Government has discredited a circulating notice urging next-of-kin of deceased pensioners to undergo unauthorised screenings. The Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pension, Mrs Arinola Adetayo, labelled the notice false and unapproved by any official entity. She assured the public tha...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt BAYELSA LAW students across all Nigerian law school campuses have received a financial boost, with the state government approving N300,000 for each student to ease their financial burdens. Governor Douye Diri approved the grant for each student, aimed at easing their economic challenges t...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DEPLORABLE ROADS in Ifo Local Government Area are set for a transformation as the Ogun State Government prepares to award contracts for the construction of the Alagbole-Akute and Akute-Oke Aro-Ijoko roads within two weeks. The announcement was made by Governor Dapo Abiodun during the commissioning of the O...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern LAGOS STATE Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said he is placing high expectations on its civil service leaders to drive innovation, inclusivity, and efficiency. He made the remarks when he swore in eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General on Friday, charging them to lead with integrity...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter ECONOMIC CHALLENGES and infrastructure needs dominate Lagos State’s proposed budget for 2025, pegged at N3.005 trillion. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu presented the ambitious financial plan to the State House of Assembly, emphasizing its alignment with the “Budget of Sustainability” agenda....
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern BLOOD PRESSURE and diabetes screening campaign has been extended for one week by the Lagos State government, following a significant public response. Initially scheduled to end on November 17, 2024, the initiative was extended until November 24 after a surge in participation. The Commissioner for Health, P...
By Elizabeth Ikeghina, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Delta State THE DECLINING state of Nigeria’s print media took center stage as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged journalists to prioritize truthful reporting and promote unity. Speaking at the 30th-anniversary celebration of The Pointer newspaper in Asaba, the governor challenged the media to consoli...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving education and healthcare infrastructure while inaugurating two major projects at the 4th convocation ceremony of PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS) on Friday. The event, held at the university’s aud...
By Elizabeth Ikeginna, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Delta State DELTA STATE has reinforced its commitment to combating insecurity with the donation of 31 operational vehicles to law enforcement agencies under the newly rebranded Operation Delta Sweep. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori handed over the vehicles in Asaba on Monday, emphasizing the state’s pro...
By Gold Ogine, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE OGUN State government has clarified the purpose of its Task Force on petroleum regulation, emphasizing that its primary goal is to address unethical practices among independent petroleum marketers. This follows allegations of intimidation and harassment leveled against the Task Force by the Independent P...
