By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter NINETEEN PASSENGERS, including two boat operators, were kidnapped by sea pirates during a brazen daylight assault on the Isaka River in Okrika, Rivers State, prompting swift response efforts from the police and a strike threat from the maritime union. Police launch rescue efforts for 19 kidnapped in Ri...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has issued a firm directive to Nigeria’s military and security forces during a charged visit to Katsina State, ordering the elimination of terrorists and their foreign collaborators “without delay.” Addressing troops on the frontlines of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Nigeria’s ...
By Joke Kujenya TOUCHING DOWN in Abuja on Monday evening, President Bola Tinubu returns to the country following an extended 19-day absence, from his private visits to France and the United Kingdom (UK) that were officially described as a “working visit.” The president arrived at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airpo...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu is expected to arrive back in Nigeria today following a 19-day “working visit” to Europe, a trip that drew heavy criticism from opposition leaders as insecurity escalated across parts of the country. The President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, con...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter GOVERNOR SHERIFF Oborevwori has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to public safety on Thursday, pledging continued support for security agencies battling kidnapping and violent crime across the state. Speaking at Government House, Asaba, during the swearing-in of Dr Minnie Oseji...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter RIVERS STATE Governor Siminalayi Fubara has called on traditional rulers to play a pivotal role in enhancing community security and fostering economic stability in Nigeria. Addressing the 117th/118th Combined Quarterly General Meeting of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers at their Secretaria...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter GOVERNOR DAPO Abiodun of Ogun State has urged all security agencies within the state to collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to safeguard lives and property. On Tuesday, he made this appeal while receiving the new Comptroller of the NIS Ogun State command, Comptroller Grace Adeoye. Represe...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have unveiled plans to streamline physical security checks at airports in response to complaints from travelers regarding delays caused by multiple checks. In a recent statement to journalists, FAAN’s ...
By Joke Kujenya THE latest findings from the March 2024 edition of the National Bureau of Statistics Selected Food Price Watch have revealed staggering increases in the prices of essential food items across Nigeria. According to the report, the average price of 1kg of locally sold loose rice surged to N1,349.74, marking a significant 152.93% [...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has emphasized the critical nature of Nigeria’s security challenges during a meeting with the House of Representatives Committee on Defence. He pinpoints the persistent threats to the nation’s sovereignty posed by insurgents and bandits across the country. Speakin...
