By Eniola Olatunji reporting for Patmos Media Line …As Seven Former Champions are in Quarterfinals. Moroccan star boy Brahim Diaz is in under the klieg lights as the African Football Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets into the quarterfinal stages on Saturday as he has emerged the leading highest scorer with four goals from the 109 […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE RIVERS State House of Assembly (RSHA) has commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. During Thursday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, Majority Leader Major Jack read the notice o...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter ASSURANCES OF a seamless and rancour-free transition in Ogun State were given on Thursday as Governor Dapo Abiodun pledged that his administration would set a historic benchmark at the end of his second term in 2027. He made this commitment during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu Remo, ...
By Joyce Ayaba, JKNewsMedia Reporter APPROVAL FOR a significant policy shift in the career progression of public primary school teachers has been granted by the Ogun State Government, clearing the way for Graduate Primary School Teachers (GPST) on the Tutor Cadre to move from Grade Level 16 to Grade Level 17. The decision was announced [&hell...
By Joyce Eyaba, JKNewsMedia Intern HEIGHTENED VIGILANCE and a renewed sense of unity were placed at the centre of Christmas celebrations in Ogun State as residents were urged to remain security conscious and proactive throughout the yuletide season to ensure peace, safety and joy. The call was made as part of a message delivered by […]...
By Joye Ayaba, JKNewsMedia Intern SHARP GROWTH in projected government spending formed the centre of deliberations as the Ogun State Government proposed a total expenditure of N1,668,997,993,125.44 for the 2026 fiscal year, representing a 63 percent increase from the 2025 budget of N1.054 trillion. The proposal, titled the “Budget of Sustaina...
By Ofem John, JKNewsMedia Intern STRENGHTENING DRIVE around the state’s flagship cultural celebration shaped new assurances of government backing as Cross River government said it has intensified efforts to revive and expand its tourism industry. The commitment followed the landmark 20th anniversary of the Carnival Calabar and Festival, which...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACKLING INCREASING cases of waste dumping, noise disturbances and safety violations across facilities triggered new enforcement steps announced by the Ogun State authorities. These latest actions were outlined during the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council’s fourth quarterly meeting at the Obas’ Complex...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter URGENT ENVIRONMENTAL concerns have prompted the Ogun State Government to order an immediate temporary suspension of lead ingot exports from Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced the action during an inspection tour triggered by a viral video alleging hazardous co...
By Joyce Eyaba, JKNewsMedia Reporter REGIONAL SECURITY plans moved forward as southern leaders adopted new measures outlined in a communiqué issued at the end of a joint meeting between the Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council. The meeting took place in Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun Stat...
