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...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA’s President Bola Tinubu, today, kicked-off the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in Abuja, with backing from the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). This critical meeting is being hosted by Nigeria’s government to bolster regional cooperation and institution-building to tackle the evolving threat of...
By Olaide Ajibola, JKNMedia Reporter DEMONSTRATING a strong commitment to enhancing security measures in the state, Governor Dapo Abiodun has made a donation of 25 patrol vehicles to the state police command. He also acquired surveillance drones for the police to monitor criminal activities in the state effectively. The event took place at the...
By Joke Kujenya UPDATE: THIS EVENING, relief washed over the journalistic community as the earlier abducted Channels Television reporter, Joshua Nte Rogers near his home, has been liberated from captivity. Rogers release from his captors was confirmed by sources close to him, though official confirmation from the Police is still being awaited....
