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...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Akintunde Sawyerr, CEO/NELFUND, has provided details regarding the conditions that applicants must meet to qualify for the loans. Speaking on Monday, May 20, he said the bill, signed into law on April by President Bola Tinubu was to ensure that no Nigerian student...
By Joke Kujenya THE LATEST meeting of Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has been concluded, spanning May 13th and 14th, 2024, with a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s economy and enhancing its infrastructure. These decisions, ratified after extensive deliberations, encompass policies and projects inte...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has arrived back in Nigeria this morning after a series of diplomatic engagements in Europe and Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by the Presidency. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made the announcement via social media, extending a warm welcome to ...
By Joke Kujenya THE Presidency has quashed rumours surrounding the absence of President Bola Tinubu from the country, asserting that his whereabouts are not due to medical reasons. Following his non-return to Nigeria after World Economic Forum (WEF) in Saudi Arabia, concerns emerged about Tinubu’s location. However, reacting to these speculati...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter EMPHASIZING the necessity of coordinated efforts among government bodies, Senate President Godswill Akpabio stresses the need for collective commitment to enhancing the welfare of Nigerians. Addressing constituents in Ukana, Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom, Akpabio expressed gratitude for...
By Helen Okechuwu, JKNMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu, along with Governor Seminilayi Fubara, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, joined Muslims worldwide in celebrating Eid-el-Fitri. In their shared messages with JKNewsMedia, they emphasized the importance of...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the commitment of the National Assembly (NASS) under his leadership to collaborate with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration in advancing infrastructure development and economic growth. Akpabio made these remarks during the commissioning of several ...
By Joke Kujenya IN A heartfelt address to the nation, President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their unwavering sacrifices during the initial months of his administration. Emphasizing his commitment to steering the country towards recovery and sustainable growth, President Tinubu assured citizens that their patience will ...
By Joke Kujenya SEGUN Olatunji, the just released editor of FirstNews Online Newspaper, who was abducted and detained by the Defense Intelligency Agency (DIA), has linked his ordeal to critical stories published by his publication. His release comes after about 14 days of captivity, during which he endured interrogation and physical discomfort...
