By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) announced it has launched a multifaceted intervention against exploitative practices in Nigeria’s marketplace. He said it reveals widespread manipulation of food prices, unclear procedures around prepaid meter replacements, and troubl...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A LEGISLATIVE push to mandate portfolio inclusion in ministerial and commissioner nominations has passed second reading in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This bill seeks to ensure that every nomination submitted by the President or State Governors specifies a proposed portfolio, allowing for mor...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A PUBLIC health alert from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns Nigerians against using the Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml, citing risks tied to a potentially harmful ingredient. Following a European Union Rapid Alert issued in Bru...
By JKNewsMedia PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu’s recent strategic discourse with United States (U.S.) President Joe Biden has reportedly strengthened US-Nigeria relations, securing support for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat. The telephone conversation is said to highlight President Tinubu’s skilled use of statec...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter REPRESENTING19 states across Nigeria, the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has firmly opposed the proposed derivation-based Value-Added Tax (VAT) distribution model included in new tax reform bills before the National Assembly. The governors argue that this model, which bases VAT revenue distribution ...
By JKNewsMedia THE NIGERIAN7 entertainment world is grieving the loss of Charles Olumo, famously known as Agbako, a legendary figure in Yoruba cinema. Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, who was believed to be between 101 and 102 years old, passed away on October 31, 2024. His contributions spanned decades, marking him as one of the pioneering [&hellip...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TO SOLIDIFY President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle, the Senate has confirmed all seven ministerial nominees following thorough screenings in the red chamber on Wednesday. The Senate had also postponed the session initially scheduled for Tuesday but later reconvened to expedite the approval process...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA’s MILITARY leadership sees a change as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Oluyede assumes this role temporarily, pending the recovery and return of the substantive COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagb...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE SENATE has shifted the screening and confirmation of seven recently appointed ministerial nominees to Wednesday, October 30. This is to allow the nominees additional time to finalize required documentation. The postponement, initially scheduled for Tuesday, was announced by Basheer Lado, Special ...
By Joke Kujenya THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court (ICC) faces mounting challenges in its mission to deliver justice for international crimes. ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane highlighted these obstacles before the United Nations General Assembly on October 28, 2024, while presenting the Court’s annual report. Also highlighting a surge in case d...
