By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE SUM of N3.8 billion has been allocated to support 1,500 Nigerian scholars studying abroad through its academic training programme by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This fund is described as a significant financial assistance with the aim to alleviate the challenges faced by these schol...
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR nationwide indefinite strike has been declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), set to commence on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. This decision follows the breakdown of negotiations with the Federal Government concerning a new minimum wage and the recent hike in electricity tariffs. The ...
By Joke Kujenya SEQUEL TO his reverting to the old national anthem, President Bola Tinubu has explained why, on May 29, he took the decisive action to enact legislation that restored the chorale, a move reflecting his deep-seated conviction regarding its significance. He affirmed his commitment to reinstating the old national anthem, “Ni...
By Joke Kujenya IT WAS a very edgy atmosphere on Friday for Kano residents as the recently reinstated Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, prepared to lead the two rakat congregational Friday prayers at the Emir’s Palace Mosque today. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Danburan of Kano on Thursday […]
By Joke Kujenya REAFFIRMING his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare and operational effectiveness of Nigeria’s armed forces and intelligence agencies, President Bola Tinubu has expressed a no-looking back during the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. Speaking ...
By Joke Kujenya A SPECIAL promotion has been granted to a Superintendent of Narcotics Francis Ameh Igonoh, by the Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd). This honour is said to be in recognition of Igonoh’s receipt of the 2024 International Law Enforcement A...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter DECLARING that his administration inherited 34 unfinished projects worth over N225.279 billion, spread across 13 local government areas, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that despite this, his government has also initiated nine new road projects valued at N534.332 billion. Addressing the pu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter EMPHASIZING his state’s commitment to creating a secure and conducive environment for investors, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara stated during the inauguration of the Port Harcourt Electrical Village Phase 1 and the commencement of Phase 2, that these are projects meant for com...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter ANNOUNCING a significant stride towards alleviating the infrastructural challenges in the state, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, has made this known by awarding a contract for the reconstruction of the 63km Ado-Odo/Abeokuta expressway. The statement was made on Thursday during the commissioning ceremony o...
By Joke Kujenya  EMBARKING on the inaugural journey of the Abuja Metro train during its official commercial launch on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima launched a momentous occasion for Nigeria’s transportation sector. The grand inauguration of the Abuja light rail system by President Tinubu on Wednesda...
