By Sulaiman Aledeh IN THE realm of broadcast journalism, few names shine as brightly as John Momoh’s. Like an alchemist transforming base metals into gold, Momoh has taken the raw ore of Nigerian media and forged it into a gleaming beacon of excellence that illuminates the entire African continent. With an unwavering vision and a […]
By Joke Kujenya POLITICAL CRISES, setbacks, and battles for journalists’ rights have shaped the life of Pa Jola Ogunlusi, former National Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). On September 28, his 90th birthday will be celebrated with a thanksgiving service at the Church of Pentecost, FESTAC, Lagos, by friends and colleagu...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State House of Assembly has called for stronger measures to combat domestic and sexual violence, urging the government to take a proactive approach. The Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, led discussions emphasizing the need for effective strategies to address these issues in schools and religious insti...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TELECOMMUNICATION USERS seeking more value for their data can now access unlimited streaming of video content, thanks to the launch of WiFlix. The new service offers Globacom subscribers access to over 30,000 hours of content from providers such as Wanner Media, Dolby, Sony Pictures, and others. WiFl...
By Bayo Onanuga THE SUPREME Court judgement on July 11, granting financial autonomy to the 774 local councils and recognising them as the third tier of Nigeria’s governance architecture, was truly historic. It was perhaps the most remarkable judgement ever delivered by the apex court in recent times, as it used its power to interpret […...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has congratulated Professor Olatunji Dare on his 80th birthday, highlighting his remarkable contributions to journalism. Professor Dare, a respected journalist and academic, has played a significant role in shaping public discourse in Nigeria and beyond. Tinubu praised Dare, former Chairman of the Editoria...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter TOWARDS A notable legislative stride, the Lagos State House of Assembly convened a pivotal session focused on advancing the proposed Lagos Electrification Agency Law. Led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the closed-door meeting hosted a delegation from the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to deliberate...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter IN RESPONSE to warnings from security agencies about potential nationwide protests, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has activated its civil intelligence network. The agency says it has instructed its 812 offices across Nigeria to identify and monitor hotspots and individuals involved in the planne...
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 Joke Kujenya A COMPREHENSIVE international study led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has unveiled alarming findings about the widespread presence of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in ecosystems and human milk across the globe. The report notes that these chemicals, notorious for their longevity and adverse health impacts, have ...
