IT WAS late, long after the last production meeting should have ended. The newsroom lights were still on, but most desks were empty. Phones vibrated occasionally, breaking the quiet. A reporter stood nearby, not speaking, pretending to scroll, waiting. On my screen was a story that was solid, sourced, verified, double-checked. It had been read...
By Joke Kujenya PASSING OF American Christian worship leader, singer and songwriter Ron Kenoly has been confirmed at the age of 81. JKNewsMedia.com reports that his demise was confirmed by Bruno Miranda, his music director, through a post shared on the singer’s official Instagram page. The statement said the celebrated singer and songwriter p...
By JKNewsMedia COURSE DECISIONS rank among the most important steps in a student’s academic journey, shaping career prospects, personal growth, and long-term fulfilment. Yet many students fall into avoidable traps driven by pressure, limited information, or unrealistic expectations, mistakes that can lead to frustration and poor performance. J...
By JKNewsMedia SELECTING A university in Nigeria demands careful assessment of accreditation, course quality, fees, and campus environment. JKNewsMedia.com writes that the National Universities Commission (NUC) must fully accredit both the institution and the chosen course to ensure certificates are recognised by employers or professional bodi...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PLANS TO deport 79 convicted Nigerians have been announced by the United States Department of Homeland Security (USDHS), which said those named appear on its worst of the worst criminal list. JKNewsMedia.com reports that findings on the department’s website showed that the individuals were conv...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter STEADY TRADING marked the opening of February as the Nigerian naira maintained its position within the N1,390 range in the official market amid signs of sustained liquidity in the foreign exchange market. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the currency began the first trading week of February 2026 on firm footing as business...
By Kunle Oyatomi ONE OF the most distinguished Nigerians in the country’s history is the late Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, first Premier of the Western Region and, arguably, its most influential, outspoken and formidable political figure in his prime. In recognition of his colossal political stature, legendary actor, playwright, theatre manager ...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter CALLS FOR a strong national response and sustained support for an alternative development programme dominated a briefing by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa retired, as he urged stakeholders to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, up...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CAPITAL FUNDING of N881.13m has been earmarked for the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill to support the consolidation of Nigeria’s non-oil export performance. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the allocation follows non-oil export earnings of $6.1bn in 2025, des...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FEDERAL AUTHORITIES have dismissed claims that a textbook titled ‘Living History’ received approval for use in Nigerian schools, stating that the publication is neither approved nor recommended under the national curriculum. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Federal Ministry of Educa...
