By JKNewsMedia PRICES OF the precious metal briefly climbed to a record high on Tuesday, driven by mounting expectations of a United States (US) interest-rate cut and concerns over the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Bullion for immediate delivery advanced as much as 0.9 percent to reach $3,508 an ounce, surpassing the previous peak recor...
By JKNewsMedia APPOINTMENTS OF two senior executives, Mr Andy Odeh and Mrs Morenike Adewunmi, into pivotal leadership positions have been announced by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the company, Mr. Odeh will serve as Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO), while Mrs Adewunmi takes on the role of Ch...
By Olufemi Soneye This is a quiet crisis with devastating human costs. Careers are disrupted, families are torn apart, dreams are deferred, and dignity is diminished AT ITS core, this issue is about more than visas. It is about fairness, reciprocity, and human dignity. Nigerians deserve to know why their travel rights are being revoked. [&hel...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE INTERNATIONAL Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it has registered more than 284,000 missing persons worldwide as a result of armed conflicts, disasters, and migration, stressing that the figure represents only documented cases and does not capture the true scale of the humanitarian challenge. T...
By TheNation Newspaper THE GLOBAL competition for skilled workers is heating up in 2025 as many nations struggle with labour shortages across key sectors. To address this, several countries are simplifying immigration rules and opening new visa pathways to attract foreign professionals, including Nigerians. Industries such as technology, heal...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent GLOBAL JOURNALIST, George Otumu has reflected on his childhood, education, career milestones and the challenges he faced in over three decades of investigative reporting. He recounted how his early life in Abeokuta, Ogun State, laid the foundation for a career that later earned him internationa...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent LANDMARK JUSTICE was delivered in Finland as the Päijät-Häme District Court sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra agitator, to six years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences. The Federal Government of Nigeria welcomed the ruling on Monday, describing it as a watershed moment for the co...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RENOWNED FOR decades of impactful work in journalism and governance, Gbenga Omotoso has become a central figure in Nigeria’s media and public communication space. His career reflects a blend of editorial leadership, public service, and mentorship that continues to shape both journalism and gov...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FAIRNESS, JUSTICE, and equity have guided the distribution of federal projects and appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Government has declared. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, issued a statement on Sunday stressing that ...
By Sunday Dare Daily Trust’ recent headline screamed: “In Two Years, Lagos Gets ₦3.9 Trillion Projects.” Sensational, Yes. Accurate? Hardly. Numbers without context are not facts. They are distortions—weaponized to inflame rather than inform. The attempt to portray Lagos as over-pampered while casting the North as neglected is not just ...
