By JKNewsMedia TOP DIGNATORIES, government officials, media executives, and entertainment icons are expected to attend the North American Media Award Presentation holding in Lagos State, Nigeria, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The historic event, organised by Naija Standard Newspaper Inc, USA, will spotlight Nigerians in the Diaspora and the...
By Bola BOLAWOLE (Published in Bola BOLAWOLE’s TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, November 5, 2025). WHEN I first ran into the news on 28 October, 2025 on the platform of the University of Ibadan Political Science alumni association, of the transition of one Professor Irene Pogoson, I [&hellip...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter EFFORTS TO modernise Nigeria’s immigration and identity management systems have taken a major step forward as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) confirmed plans to introduce a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the existing Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) for Nigerians abroad. The ...
By Joke Kujenya MEN ACROSS the world continue to experience poorer health outcomes than women, with shorter life expectancy and higher risks of premature death from preventable diseases and injuries. Health experts have again urged men to prioritise their wellbeing through regular check-ups, healthier lifestyles, and open conversations about ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PUBLIC HEALTH authorities in Nigeria have been alerted to the circulation of illicit substances falsely branded and marketed as medicinal cannabis following a major enforcement operation by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. The agency disclosed that credible intelligenc...
By Joke Kujenya EUROPEAN AND West African leaders have rejected recent threats by United States President Donald Trump to cut aid to Nigeria and launch military action over what he described as the “mass slaughter” of Christians in the country. Trump, in a post on his Truth social media platform on Saturday, warned that the […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s DOMESTIC intelligence agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), has dismissed 115 personnel as part of a sweeping internal reform aimed at reinforcing discipline, integrity, and professionalism across its ranks. According to an official statement by the Service, the dismissals w...
By Joke Kujenya WITH EFFECT from 1 January 2026, tax reliefs are coming for millions of Nigerians as the Federal Government confirmed that fifty exemptions and incentives under the new tax reform laws will commence. The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele, said the measures are designed to reduce the...
By JKNewsMedia AFFODABLE COMMUNICATIO options have expanded for millions of Nigerians as Globacom introduces its new product, The company says Glo Collabo Bundles, a combined voice and data package, is designed to meet the needs of today’s digitally active consumers. It also announced that the Collabo Bundles will allow subscribers to enjoy c...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE FEDERAL Government has pledged its full support to the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) for the successful hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation (CNMF) Conference, West African Region, scheduled to take place in Abuja. Chief of Staff to t...
