By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter STUDENTS from Saint John Paul II College, Uyo embarked on a farming expedition in support of Nigeria’s “Every Home A Garden Initiative.” They were led on the outing by the wife of the Senate President, Lady Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, at the instance of the initiative spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady, [&hellip...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced plans to implement a policy ensuring the road worthiness of truck heads transporting gas within the state. His decision follows the recent explosion incident in the state and aims to enhance safety procedures and standards for gas transportation. During a court...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter WORLD Press Freedom Day (WPFD), observed on May 3, usually honours the essential tenets of press freedom, advocates for journalists’ rights, and highlights the significance of an unfettered media in democratic settings. This year’s focus, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental C...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter LAGOS Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has encouraged the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to advocate for collaboration between the public and private sectors. He made the call during the Nigerian Economic Summit 30th Anniversary Public Lecture and Founders’ Forum at the Lagos Business School, where th...
By Olaide Ajibola and Helen Okechukwu, JKNMedia Reporters CHAIRMAN of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has recounted a remarkable episode where a 17-year-old boy, while being questioned in his office in Lagos, managed to hack into his personal computer and bank account, raising significant concerns about cybe...
By Blessing Obam, JKNMedia Reporter AMIDST growing concerns over the deteriorating state of media freedom in Nigeria, four prominent human rights and media support organizations have joined forces to advocate for urgent action from both federal and state governments. These organizations, including Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Global Rights: Advo...
By Joke Kujenya A SURPRISING and shocking discovery emerged yesterday, as the Lagos State government uncovered a clandestine community hidden beneath the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi, Lagos Island. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed that 86 partitioned rooms, ranging from 10×10 to 12×10 in si...
By Joke Kujenya THE Federal Government of Nigeria, Ogun and other state authorities have raised alarms concerning the imminent threat of floods across multiple regions, issuing warnings and outlining proactive measures to mitigate potential damages. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, revealed that the FG ha...
By Blessing Obed, JKNMedia, Reporter OGUN State Governor Dapo Abiodun has assured that his administration will make a decisive move regarding the new minimum wage. During the 2024 Workers’ Day celebration and rally themed “People First, he announced plans to convene a meeting with labour leaders to reach a mutually beneficial decision. Governo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has revealed that the High Court building complex in Asaba is set to be inaugurated in May as part of the commemorative projects marking administration’s first year in office. Speaking to journalists during an inspection of the project, Governor Oborevwor...
