By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE International Press Centre (IPC) has issued a strong statement expressing its dismay over the incessant harassment of its executive director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, by officials of the State Security Service (DSS) at the Murtala Mohammed international airport in Lagos. IPC says the latest incident oc...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has reiterated the commitment of his administration to collaborate with the Federal Government in addressing housing challenges faced by low-income earners in the state. During a courtesy visit by the management tea of Federal Housing Authority of Nigeria (FHAN), ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter EMPHASIZING the necessity of coordinated efforts among government bodies, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stresses the need for collective commitment to enhancing the welfare of Nigerians. Addressing constituents in Ukana, Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio expressed gratitude for...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter CONTINUING with its restructuring efforts, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has dismissed 40 staff members, primarily from the Development Finance Department (DFD), in a move that brings the total number of affected employees to 67. This decision, spearheaded by the CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso, is part of t...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter IN A bid to support vulnerable segments of its society during the challenging economic times, the Katsina State government has rolled out a comprehensive aid programme at assisting women and elderly individuals in need. Under the initiative, which was officially launched in Jibia local government area, the...
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu led a crucial session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, signaling the administration’s steadfast commitment to advancing Nigeria’s development agenda. Despite facing numerous challenges, the President noted that he and his cabinet members remain resolutely focused on driving tangible progre...
By Joke Kujenya OVER the last decade, Nigeria, has been a nation marred by a tumultuous history of conflict and instability despite her being celebrated for her cultural diversity and rich heritage. Currently, she stands at a crossroad overshadowed by a pervasive crisis as she is ensnared in a web of kidnappings and abductions that […]
NADEEM Anjarwalla, a key figure at Binance facing allegations of tax evasion and other offenses in Nigeria, has reportedly fled from lawful custody. The office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has officially confirmed his escape of the Binance regional manager for Africa in a statement issued by Zakari Mijinyawa, head of strategic comm...
DURING a budget defense session with the House of Representatives Committee on Port and Harbour in Abuja, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), unveiled projections for the agency’s revenue in 2024, aiming for a substantial N629.89 billion. He also disclosed plans to secure a N200billion loan from Af...
