By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter LAGOS LAWMAKERS met on Thursday, urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take steps to avert a planned nationwide protest. Majority Leader Noheem Adams raised the issue, reminding the Assembly of the 2020 EndSARS protests’ devastation. The Assembly called for town hall meetings with key stakeholders...
By Joke Kujenya A SIGNIFICANT push for constitutional reform is gaining momentum in the House of Representatives, as a coalition of lawmakers proposes a single six-year tenure for the president and state governors. This initiative, championed by Ikenga U Ugochinyere, representative of Ideato South/Ideato North Federal Constituency, aims to fos...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter DURING the 16th Convocation for the 2022/2023 academic session at Delta State University, Abraka, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced automatic employment for the institution’s top graduating student, Ilebe Joshua, who achieved a remarkable 4.83 GPA in the Faculty of Pharmacy. Encouraging the graduation ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter IN A historic feat, Nigerian-born chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has shattered the Guiness World Record (GWR) for the longest unbeaten streak, drawing praise from top leaders including President Bola Tinubu and Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Onakoya’s remarkable achievement, achieved after an intense 58-...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter DEMONSTRATING a strong commitment to enhancing security measures in the state, Governor Dapo Abiodun has made a donation of 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command. He also acquired surveillance drones for the police to monitor criminal activities in the state effectively. The event took place at the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter REAFFIRMING commitment to transparent governance, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State reiterated his administration’s dedication to prudent financial management during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts. This declaration came during a courtesy visit by the co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter BURSAY payments have been made to 30,116 students from Delta State studying in tertiary institutions nationwide for the 2022/2023 academic session. The Delta State government says it takes this initiative to support students’ educational pursuits and alleviate their financial burdens. Leading the pack o...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has emphasized the significance of the newly launched health insurance scheme in the state. Known as the Contributory Health Insurance Protection Programme (CHIPP), the governor said it is set up as a fundamental right for all citizens to access quality healthcare se...
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), ...
Nelson Chukwudi IT IS MASSIVE. It is gigantic. It is expensive. It is first of its kind. It is a legacy signature impression. It is the single largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by any sub-national government in Nigeria. It is the Port Harcourt Ring Road! The Port Harcourt Ring Road project is a clear evidence […]
