By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter ON TUESDAY, President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the Presidential Working Group (PWG) on the National Policing Bill (NPB) to prepare the legal framework for implementing state police across Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, ina...
By Joke Kujenya  SINCE YESTERDAY, few public remarks have exposed Nigeria’s economic anxieties as sharply as First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s comments that small grants can help women build livelihoods by frying akara, roasting corn or producing kuli-kuli. The backlash was immediate. To many Nigerians battling rising living costs, the ...
By JKNewsMedia LONG TERM value creation, financial resilience and disciplined growth remained at the centre of discussions as Access Holdings Plc assured shareholders that its strategic focus remains firmly on building a stronger and more sustainable institution despite a challenging operating environment. JKNewsMedia.com reports that speakin...
By Koforowola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter WORSENING INSECURITY crisis, ongoing counterterrorism operations and renewed security investments shaped Nigeria’s Democracy Day message as the country marked 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule on 12 June, alongside reflections on national unity, governance and reforms. JKNewsMedia.com reports t...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter MAXIMUM REINMBURSABLE imprest available to ministers has been reduced to N700,000 as the Federal Government (FG) introduces stricter controls on public spending across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the measures are contained in the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warra...
By Joke Kujenya NIGERIA IS once again counting its dead. Across several communities, bandits and terrorists have unleashed fresh waves of violence, leaving families shattered, villages deserted, and citizens wondering whether anybody is truly in charge of their safety. This analysis is not written from the standpoint of a security expert, but...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent ELECTORAL PREPARATIONS have advanced as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed June 20 for the conduct of by elections in six states of the federation. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan announced the date during the swearing in of a new Natio...
By Owei Lakemfa THERE IS an on-going debate in the country about the achievements of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu government. Opinions are, as expected, divided. But I notice a streak on the government side which borders on insults, base propaganda and threats. Government must never be tired of explaining its activities and actions which is [&hellip...
By JKNewsMedia CONCERNS OVER Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections have prompted Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) to call on all tiers of government, electoral authorities, and political actors to take concrete steps to ensure credible polls and address worsening socio economic and se...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter RANKING OF 142nd out of 182 countries placed Nigeria near the lower end of the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, highlighting continued concerns about governance and accountability. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the index, which measures perceived levels of p...
