By JKNewsMedia Introduction: Nigeria’s North Central region has emerged as a focal point for early warning alerts and potential conflict ahead of the 2027 elections, prompting analysts to urge stakeholders to strengthen vigilance against possible electoral violence before, during and after the polls. Report: AS REPORTED earlier, the Department...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia PLANS TO introduce a new regulatory framework covering tobacco products have drawn objections from employers, government agencies and industry operators, who warn that overlapping mandates could increase business costs, create conflicting enforcement decisions and disrupt legitimate operations. JKNewsMedia.com re...
By JKNewsMedia Introduction: Economic concerns have emerged as the dominant issue in public discussions on the civic engagement portal launched by African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The latest tracking of comments on the portal and the party’s official website shows that citizens are using the pla...
By JKNewsMedia Introduction: In this narratives, identity is emerging as a key tool in political messaging ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, with analysts warning that threat-based and emotionally charged narratives could deepen polarisation and separatism. REPORT: THE WAR of narratives has continued to characterise ongoing campaigns ahead o...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA WILL retain regulatory control over medicines and vaccines supplied under the United States-Nigeria government agreement, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) confirming that quality assessments and technology-driven distribution tracking will remain in ...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter EXPANDING INTERNET connectivity, reducing the cost of digital devices and improving access to online services are central to a new World Bank (WB) strategy designed to help developing countries create jobs and maximise the benefits of digital technology. JKNewsMedia.com reports that WB President, Ajay ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia THE ALL Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has rejected allegations that the Nigerian Government is plotting to assassinate former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging the accuser to provide evidence and warning politicians against statements capable of heightening political tension. JKNe...
By Joke Kujenya CALLS FOR a legally binding global treaty to protect older persons from discrimination, social exclusion and barriers to healthcare have gained renewed attention following the establishment of a United Nations-intergovernmental working group tasked with drafting the instrument. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the proposed treaty a...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu has ruled out any return to petrol subsidy, defending its removal as necessary to prevent Nigeria from going bankrupt while urging young supporters to mobilise voters ahead of the 2027 presidential election. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Tinubu made the comments on Monday during a m...
