By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE UNIVERSITY of Benin (UNIBEN) shut down academic activities indefinitely on Thursday, responding to escalating student protests over prolonged power outages on campus. UNIBEN’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, attributed the decision to the students’ unwavering demands, wh...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has revealed it is intensifying efforts to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare system by targeting the enrollment of 100,000 nurses by the end of 2024. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, announced this ambitious goal during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ...
By Joke Kujenya THE FEDERAL Government has directed the swift removal of silted drains along federal roads in Lagos State to address the recent flooding crisis. On Wednesday, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, announced this decisive measure, highlighting the ministry’s proactive approach to resolving the pro...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE OYO State Government urges residents to remain vigilant, maintain good sanitation, and adopt preventive measures to combat the spread of cholera. Commissioner for Environment, Arc. Abdulmoheed Mogbonjubola, issued this call on Monday in Ibadan. Mogbonjubola lamented that the World Health Organization ...
By Joke Kujenya A STATE of emergency has been declared on crude oil production in Nigeria by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, aiming to increase output and grow reserves. Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mele Kyari announced the initiative at the 23rd Nigeria Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOG Energy Week) in [&hel...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter A FEDERAL High Court has sentenced Freeman Charles Ogbonna to twenty-five years in prison for drug trafficking, following his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Ogbonna, traveling to Delhi, India, was caught with 80 wraps of coc...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has approved a revised withholding tax policy, replacing the outdated system established in 1977. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms (PCFPTR), announced the new policy on Tuesday, highlighting its aim to reduce the financial strain on farmers and Small an...
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR security operation by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has led to the interception of a container filled with a cache of arms and drugs worth approximately N13.9 billion. The container, seized at Onne Port in Rivers State, contained 844 assorted rifles, 12,500 rounds of ammunition, and a significant quantity of [&hell...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter IN THE FIRST quarter of 2024, Nigeria witnessed a significant surge in capital importation, totaling US$3,376.01 million, according to the latest report gotten from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on its X handle. This marks a substantial increase of 198.06% compared to the US$1,132.65 million r...
By Joke Kujenya AN ALARMING outbreak of cholera has emerged within Kirikiri prison in Lagos, prompting an immediate response from the Lagos State government. Professor Akin Abayomi, the State Health Commissioner, revealed that swift action is underway, bolstered by additional support from the World Health Organization (WHO). Authorities have d...
