By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent APPROVAL BY the National Council of State (NCS) has sealed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, from the North-Central region, as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to a statement released by the Special Assistant to the Presiden...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PROFOUND TRIBUTES have followed the passing of Dr Christopher Kolade, with President Bola Tinubu describing the late broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader as “one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures” and “a custodian of our enterprise history.” The President’s statement, personally signed...
By Joke Kujenya LEGACY OF integrity, service, and leadership defines the life of Dr Christopher Kolade, who passed away peacefully on 8 October 2025 in Osun State at the age of 92. His death was confirmed in a family statement expressing gratitude for “an incredible life of faith and service” and “God’s abundant blessings.” Born […]...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RISING CONCERNS have emerged over the sudden spike in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, as the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM) described the current increase as artificial and driven by opportunistic market behaviour. The Associati...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reaffirmed its opposition to the local consumption of cannabis oil but expressed readiness to support its controlled and regulated export to countries where it is legally approved. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brigadier...
By JKNewsMedia CONVERSATIONS ON Africa’s digital resilience and economic integrity are set to take centre stage as Realnews Magazine and Publications Limited announces its 13th Anniversary Lecture Series, themed “Cybersecurity, Illicit Financial Flows and Achieving Agenda 2063 in Africa.” According to a statement signed by Maureen Chigbo, Pub...
By Joke Kujenya MAJOR CHANGES to Nigeria’s tax structure are expected from January 2026 as the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms confirmed that about 98 percent of Nigerians would either be exempted from the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax or have their rates reduced to the lowest minimum. Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Taiwo...
By JKNewsMedia PROGRESS ON Nigeria’s Mission 300 energy access initiative has drawn commendation from the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), which has pledged technical support to strengthen implementation and monitoring. The commitment followed a visit by a GEAPP delegation to the Federal Ministry of Power, where discussio...
By Joke Kujenya EFFORTS TO foster credible, fact-based public engagement on Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms have received a major boost as the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee introduced the Excellence in Tax Reform Reporting Award. Dubbed a new initiative that aims to recognise and reward journalists and digital influencers...
By Bola BOLAWOLE “And who do you think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will appoint as the next INEC chairman? Strange enough, his South-west is the only section of the country yet to occupy the post.“ “Point of correction! The president does not appoint INEC chairmen; he only recommends to the National Assembly for ratification” ”It […]...
