By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter CALLS FOR deeper collaboration between Ogun State and Chinese investors dominated discussions during the visit of Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, to Governor Dapo Abiodun in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun told his guest that the state holds vast opportunities for investment, describing Ogun a...
By Peace Achi, JKNewsMedia Intern THE LAGOS State Government has reported marked improvements in fire safety for 2024, rescuing 450 lives and preserving properties valued at N117.12 billion, following a 20 per cent reduction in fire-related incidents across the state. Details were disclosed at the second Lagos International Fire Safety Confer...
By Peace Achi, JKNewsMedia Intern FIRM MEASURES will be taken against any individual or group attempting to disrupt the Remo Federal Constituency by-election scheduled for Saturday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has stated. The governor issued the warning during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally for the election at Ogijo, ...
By JKNewsMedia A DEVASTATING flood has claimed eight lives and destroyed vast farmlands in Kpoghirikpo, an ancient kingdom of Itim community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, following heavy rainfall that triggered severe displacement and economic losses. According to community accounts, the incident left over 800 farmlands sub...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ILLEGAL ESTATE developments operating without layout approvals across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe face imminent sanctions as the Lagos State Government (LASG) launches a fresh enforcement drive to uphold urban planning regulations. A total of 176 estates were flagged after a comprehensive audit ...
By JKNewsMedia A STERN renewed warning has been issued to cattle owners and herders in Ogun State as the government reaffirms its resolve to enforce the law banning open grazing. The state government declared on Tuesday that the Animal Grazing Regulation and Cattle Ranch Establishment Law, enacted in 2021, remains fully operational, warning t...
By JKNewsMedia FAILURE TO attend a recent official event has led to the suspension of 87 Ebonyi State government officials, including 25 commissioners, 14 senior special assistants, 24 special assistants, and 22 permanent secretaries. Governor Francis Nwifuru ordered the suspension with immediate effect, describing the officials’ absenc...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE NAME of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun remains unchanged, the Ogun State Government has confirmed, dismissing circulating claims of a rebrand to honour the late Awujale of Ijebuland. Clarifying widespread speculation, the government explained that the institution has not...
By Rosheedat Akinkunlr, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE CONTRIBUTORY Pension Scheme (CPS) for workers in Ogun State will take full effect from July 2025, according to a new directive issued by Governor Dapo Abiodun following negotiations with organised labour over ongoing industrial action. The governor unveiled the implementation plan during a meet...
By Ofem John Obongha, JKNewsMedia Intern UNIFIED CALLS for stronger grassroots protection have emerged across Cross River State as community leaders rally against gender-based violence and the rising tide of teenage pregnancy. Royal fathers and traditional rulers are demanding coordinated responses from government agencies, civil society orga...
