From JKNewsMedia Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain, To hand on […]
By Joke Kujenya A NATIONWIDE broadcast will address pressing issues as part of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, 2024. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to speak at 7 a.m., focusing on the country’s progress and the challenges ahead. In previous independence speeches, Nigeria’s leaders highlighted themes of national ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria. Her appointment underscores the pivotal role the judiciary plays in upholding the nation’s constitutional democracy. During the swearing-in ceremony, the President emphasized the importance of judicial independence and i...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO revamp Nigeria’s transportation system took a major step forward with the handover of 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The Federal Government says it is promo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE VICE President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has been tasked with leading efforts to resolve the country’s ongoing fuel crisis. This directive came from President Bola Tinubu, as he mandated immediate action to address challenges in the oil and gas sector, particularly around fuel pricing and supp...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS and local stakeholders in the global fight against illicit drug trafficking have pledged their support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) Alternative Development Project (ADP). This initiative aims to redirect illicit drug producers and dealers towards lawful an...
By Joke Kujenya BORDER SURVEILLANCE has ramped up by the Nigerian health authorities following a significant rise in mpox cases across Africa. Moreover, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced heightened monitoring at key entry points, including international airports, seaports, and land borders, to prevent t...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA IS on the brink of a historic leadership transition in its judiciary, as the Supreme Court’s most senior justice is set to assume the role of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This anticipated appointment will make her the second woman in the nation’s history to hold this prestigious position, following Justice […]...
By David Adenekan YES, GOVERNMENT has to come from the bottom to the top, and not the other way round; a classic example of how in true federalism the local government should run. In United States of America (USA), this fact is glaringly demonstrated. Also, the multiplier effects of a true grassroot democracy are unimaginable. […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Report RISING CONCERNS over payment card fraud and unauthorized data access have driven Union Bank to achieve the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) version 4.0 certification. Moreover, this significant milestone reinforces the Bank’s commitment to safeguarding customer information and combati...
