By Tunde Rahman I AM immensely honoured to be here to attend this important Nigeria Session on China’s newest development plan and the future of China-Africa cooperation, under the theme – “Jointly Drawing the Blueprint, Sharing the Development.” I thank the China Media Group and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China i...
By Olukorede Yishau THEY ARE called immigrants, especially when the Third World is their origin. If they happen to be from the West and find a livelihood in the Third World, then the label changes. The same persons are now called expatriates. Geography and skin colour transform perception. One is seen as coming to offer […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE UNITED States has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged killings of Christians, a move announced by President Donald Trump on Friday that immediately drew a strong rebuttal from the Nigerian government. Trump, in a statement posted on his social media platfo...
By Owei Lakemfa. PROFESSOR WOLE Soyinka, 91, winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature, is a well-sought after global citizen. But even as a famous dramatist, he must have been caught unawares when the United States, US on October 23, 2025, staged a real-life drama, revoking his visa. Caught out in the Trumpian drama, […]
By Joke Kujenya RENEWED URGENCY for decisive military action against insecurity took centre stage on Thursday as President Bola Tinubu charged Nigeria’s newly appointed service chiefs to eliminate armed threats across the country and restore national stability. The President made the call during the swearing-in and decoration ceremony of the ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent NIGERIA’s NATIONAL Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to raise a total of $2.847 billion from the international capital market to support the 2025 fiscal plan and key infrastructure projects. The approval, granted on Wednesday, covers a $2.347 billion loan and a $500 million ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FRESH FINANCIAL relief is underway for Nigeria’s public universities as the Federal Government has announced the release of N2.3 billion to settle arrears and backlogs owed to members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions. According to a statement ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent WIDESPREAD PUBLIC concern and consultations with the Council of State have prompted President Bola Tinubu to order a comprehensive review and correction of an earlier list of beneficiaries under the presidential prerogative of mercy. The Presidency, in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Specia...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter WEATHER CONDITIONS across Nigeria are expected to fluctuate over the next few days as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) issues a comprehensive forecast warning of dust haze, sunshine, and thunderstorms across several regions of the country. The advisory urges residents, commuters, and businesse...
By Doris Uzoka-Anite ON OCTOBER 24, 2025, Nigeria achieved a historic milestone that will reshape our nation’s economic future. At the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary in Paris, France, Nigeria was officially removed from the grey list – a designation that had constrained our financial system and limited opportunities fo...
