By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter ADDRESSING THE poor condition of several federal roads within the state, the Delta State government says it has been working actively to ensure unhindered transportation of goods and services for the citizens. Highlighting the initiative during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation of the old Umut...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter POLITICIANS IN Rivers State have been called upon by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to practice responsible politics to ensure the state’s peace and economic growth. Fubara gave the charge during a visit from the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours, led by Chairman Hon. Nnolim Nnaji,...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter A PRIME suspect involved in the attempted detonation of an explosive device outside Hotel Presidential on the Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway during a protest in Port Harcourt has been apprehended and is receiving intensive care at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). The suspect, reportedly ...
By Joke Kujenya URGENT AND extensive public awareness campaign to curb the spread of cholera have been called for by Lagos State legislators. Already, cholera has claimed 29 lives across several local governments as they psyche all relevant government offices to launch a widespread public awareness campaign to educate residents on effective me...
By JKNMedia OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has been chosen to lead the Southern Governors’ Forum, succeeding the late Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. This decision was made during a meeting in Abeokuta attended by sixteen governors from the southern region. Babajide Sanwoolu, Lagos State Governor, announced the consensus, emphasizing t...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE MEDICAL and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Oyo State has called for a seven-day warning strike starting Monday, June 24, 2024. The union notes that the decision aims to intensify the their demands which have remained unaddressed by the state government. Union President, John Fabunmi com...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter TODAY IN Ibadan, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, announced that stringent measures aimed at averting a potential cholera outbreak are being put in place in public basic schools across the state. The Chairman revealed the proactive stance ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter, PH A NEW Paramount Ruler has been appointed for Apara Kingdom by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Eze Chike Worlu Wodo is declared as both the Paramount Ruler and the new Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in a decision that comes in the wake of perceived […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THREE EXECUTIVE orders have been issued By Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to create two new agencies and restrict traditional rulers’ involvement in land and mining agreements. These measures, announced on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akin...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter THE DELTA State Government has intensified its demolition campaign against illegal structures erected on Dennis Osadebay University land, located around 74 Road, Anwai-Asaba. On Friday, Chief Frank Omare, Chairman of the Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, emphasized that the government is targeting l...
