By JKNewsMedia DELTA STATE Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has directed all 25 Local Government Council Chairmen to implement the new minimum wage for council workers, effective November 2024. Oborevwori issued the directive on Tuesday during a meeting in Asaba with leaders from Delta’s chapters of the Association of Local Governments of Nig...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to adopt advanced and strategic methods to improve crime-fighting efforts in Rivers State. At a recent meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the governor warmly welcomed the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Musta...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE is set to see significant economic growth with a new $300 million investment deal focusing on waste-to-wealth conversion, employment generation, and enhanced electricity supply. Signed by the Rivers State Government with Intec and Omene Group, this initiative aims to transform waste managem...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern AS OYAN Dam Water release intensifies, residents of flood-prone areas in Ogun State are facing a critical situation following the recent surge of excess water from the reservoir. The flooding has impacted several communities, including Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, A...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara has expressed disappointment over the slow progress at Okrika Grammar School in Rivers State. During a recent inspection, he noted that the renovations promised for the school have not met expectations. The project aimed to remodel secondary schools across the state, but the g...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern RISING RENT prices in Asaba have become a growing concern for residents, with local realtors calling for the Delta State Government’s intervention. High Chief Nnamdi Ogbonma, President General of the Association of Organized Realtors, Asaba/Okpanam, highlighted the worrying increase in housing costs during...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern PARENTS IN Lagos are protesting the sharp increase in boarding fees at the state’s model colleges, which rose from N35,000 to N100,000 for the 2024/2025 session starting on September 15, 2024. In a swift response, the Lagos State House of Assembly directed the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, ...
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...
