By JKNewsMedia ONDO STATE voters have decisively reelected Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his own term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiyedatiwa the winner on Sunday at the collation center in Akure, following a comprehensive victory that reaffirmed his dominance a...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter SPORTS HAVE emerged as a powerful tool for youth empowerment, national growth, and crime reduction. Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa said this on Friday during the opening of the second edition of the Obasa Games 2024 in Lagos. He emphasized the transformative impact...
By Seun Olajide, JKNewsMedia Intern OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to partially open a 250-bed specialist hospital in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in March 2025, with full operations expected by June. The hospital, which was inherited from the previous administration and is currently 65% complete, aims to offer advanced health se...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, presented the state’s N936.08 billion budget for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget, which he termed the “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,” prioritizes sustainable economic development, infrastructure, and t...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Edo State BOUNDARY DISPUTES across Nigeria continue to endanger lives and destabilize communities, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori warned on Wednesday. Speaking at a workshop in Asaba themed “Towards Secure, Peaceful and Prosperous Borders,” Oborevwori emphasized that these conflicts hinder peace,...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern, Edo State MONDAY OKPEBHOLO has officially taken office as the 6th Governor of Edo State, marking a new chapter in the state’s leadership. The swearing-in ceremony took place at 11:55 GMT on Tuesday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, with Edo State Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okubowa, administe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter VALUED AT N936 billion, Delta State’s 2025 budget plan has received official approval, signaling a major investment across critical sectors. With N587.4 billion (62.75%) allocated for capital expenditure, the plan prioritizes infrastructure development, including healthcare, education, youth empowerm...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO MEET urgent infrastructure needs, Governor Dapo Abiodun has re-awarded the contract for Awolowo Road reconstruction in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, following delays by the initial contractor due to health issues. The project, now assigned to a new contractor, covers the route from Ilar...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter AS ONDO State approaches its governorship election on November 16, former President Olusegun Obasanjo extended his best wishes to the state’s current governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who is seeking re-election on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform. Obasanjo met with Aiyedatiwa in Akure on Monday, wh...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern CROSS RIVER State lawmakers have voiced concerns over an alleged encroachment in Ikun, Biase Local Government Area, by residents of Okon in Ohafia Local Government Area, Abia State. The State House of Assembly has called for immediate government intervention, urging relevant agencies, including the Stat...
