By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State House of Assembly has emphasized the importance of law over emotions in legislative matters, addressing reactions to the suspension of Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Jelili Sulaimon. The House, responding to statements made by Sulaimon’s lawyer, Dr. Abdul Mahmud, reminded both ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter MONDAY’s DESTRUCTION of public infrastructure in Rivers State has raised national concerns as political thugs set fire to multiple local government secretariats, severely damaging state property. These coordinated attacks, reportedly carried out by loyalists of a prominent political figure, have l...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter OGUN STATE announce it has begun a significant overhaul of its education sector by introducing 900 smart classrooms aimed at enhancing digital learning across schools. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the government to modernize the education system, improving student engagement while eq...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter PLANS TO establish the Inland Dry Port in Ogun State are underway, aiming to strengthen the state’s economy and Nigeria’s overall industrial growth. The initiative, backed by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and Governor Dapo Abiodun, seeks to accelerate development in the Ga...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter BARELY SEVEN hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, ordered the unsealing of 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Rivers State, several secretariats were attacked and set on fire by unidentified assailants. This violence has thrown the state into shock, with residents expres...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter HE LAGOS State House of Assembly has suspended Jelili Sulaimon, the chairman of the Alimosho Local Government Area, indefinitely. This decision, made during a plenary session, takes immediate effect. Vice chairman Akinpelu Johnson will assume leadership responsibilities. Lawmakers mandated council manage...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt GOVERNOR SIMINALAYI Fubara of Rivers State has officially sworn in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government areas. The ceremony was held on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt. The event came just hours after the chairmen r...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter, Port Harcourt THE RIVERS State local government election sparked mixed reactions in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where residents reported varying degrees of voter participation. Ben Beera, a local observer, described seeing some voters’ activity at Rumuowha Playground around 10.00am. ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s 64TH Independence Day celebration served as a platform for Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, to announce local initiatives aimed at revitalizing the economy. He revealed these plans during his address at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The initiatives are design...
By Glory Asoga NIGERIA FACES significant threats to its unity and progress, including bigotry, insurgency, and economic challenges. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on citizens to address these issues collectively to ensure the nation’s survival and development. He emphasized the importance of perseverance during difficult times an...
