By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent LATEST CHANGES to the Senate Standing Orders have reversed a controversial amendment that required senators elect to take their oath before participating in the election of presiding officers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the senate adopted the reversal on Thursday during plenary presided over ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FRESH DIPLOMATIC changes have seen former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode, reassigned as Nigeria’s ambassador designate to South Africa after he was initially posted to Germany. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Fani Kayode announced the redeployment on Thursday, stating that President Bola T...
By REVENUE GENERATION in Lagos reached N807.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 18.2 percent of the state’s N4.44 trillion budget, official figures show. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Lagos State 2026 first quarter budget performance report shows that internally generated revenue contributed N536.37 billion, representing ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent USE OF the “Dr” title by honorary degree recipients has been prohibited in official, academic, and professional settings following federal approval of a new policy framework. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), introduces regulations to gui...
By Babafemi Ojudu ON A recent visit to the United Kingdom (UK), my son lodged me in an apartment at Wembley Park, London. From 48 Olympic Way, it was barely a two-minute walk—up a short flight of stairs—to the entrance of the famous Wembley Stadium. I arrived on a Saturday—match day. What should have been […]
By Bola BOLAWOLE (Published in TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper of Wednesday, 6 May 2026). “I AM tired! I cannot claim to understand this country any more! What should be, is not! What should not, is what is! Can someone please tell me what is happening before I go […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TRANSPARENCY, FISCAL discipline and ongoing economic reforms formed the focus as President Bola Tinubu met global investors in Paris, France, outlining the rationale for the swift implementation of key policy changes. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the meeting brought together major international...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent DELIBERATIONS ON alleged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians abroad have led the Senate to approve a fact-finding and diplomatic mission to South Africa. JKNewsMedia.com reports that lawmakers resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the National Assembly (NASS) to investigate rising...
By Joke Kujenya WARNING OF economic retaliation has been issued by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the South African government over recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in the country. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the association conveyed its position in a letter addressed to the South African High Commiss...
By Joke Kujenya COST OF return to Nigeria will be borne by citizens seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa, with the government stating it will only facilitate and coordinate the process. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the position was disclosed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa on Monday during a press confe...
