By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern A RECRUITMENT drive for 1,000 interns under the Ogun Teaching Experience Acquisition Channel (Ogun TEACh) to address the shortage of teachers in public schools has been announced by the state government. This effort aims to fill vacancies in primary, secondary, and technical schools across the state. The i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter LAGOS STATE Government has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers to ₦85,000, aiming to further raise it to ₦100,000 by January 2025. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this announcement during a live television interview on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The decision comes as part of ongo...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A bid to strengthen its position in the oil and gas sector, the Rivers State government is fostering a business-friendly environment to ensure stronger partnerships with key industry players. This initiative aims to drive growth in oil production and support the economic goals of the state. A busines...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun has identified indiscriminate mining activities as the primary cause of erosions in Ogun State. Speaking during a visit from the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ecological Fund at his office in Abeokuta, Abiodun urged federal mining agencies to closely monitor miner...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern THE GROWING challenge of food insecurity in Lagos State took center stage on Friday as lawmakers held simultaneous meetings with their constituents to address the issue. Lagos State House of Assembly members renewed their commitment to addressing food shortages, stressing the need for collective action to ...
By Helen Okevhukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE FLAGGED-off Inland Dry Port in Ogun State is set to significantly boost the state’s economy, reduce traffic congestion, and create thousands of job opportunities. This development was officially sealed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and Governor Dapo Abiodun. The por...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACTING GOVERNOR of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has urged the Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to intensify their efforts in managing speeding and other reckless behaviors on the highways. Onyeme made this call on Saturday in Asaba, during the commissioning of a new Secretaria...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ALARMING rise in out-of-school children poses a growing threat to Nigeria’s future stability. This challenge, which has reached national proportions, is now recognized as a critical issue that requires urgent attention. The situation, if left unchecked, could lead to severe social unrest, with ...
By Helen Okechukwu JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RISING issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Rivers State has led to proactive measures by a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). In an effort to curb the growing violence, Kebetkache, an activist group in the Niger Delta, has initiated a new wave of volunteers to support the cause. On Wednes...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern DELTA STATE’s Acting Governor, Monday Onyeme, on Thursday, expressed optimism that the ongoing struggles faced by motorists on the Benin-Onitsha Expressway will soon be resolved. This comes as the state has begun remedial works on the failed portion of the Asaba-Onitsha axis of the federal road. Onyeme ins...
