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...
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...
