By Joke Kujenya THERE IS a quieter form of political courage in Nigeria that rarely receives sustained attention. It is not the courage of those who hold office or command party structures. It is the courage of individuals who attempt to enter those spaces, fully aware of how tightly controlled they are. That is the […]
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE APPOINTMENT of Professor Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been announced by President Bola Tinubu. He will succeed Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure is expected to end on 31 July 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Professor Aina, who turns 40 ...
By Joke Kujenya PRESIDENT BOLA Tinubu’s reported redeployment of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, from a proposed ambassadorial posting to Germany to South Africa has reopened debate about the kind of diplomacy Nigeria needs at a delicate moment in its foreign relations. The initial reports linking Fani-Kayode to Germany generated ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TWO CABINET ministers formally submitted their resignations on Tuesday prior to President Bola Tinubu announcing their replacements. Former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said he resigned citing health reasons, while former Minister of Housing and Urban...
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 Modupe Coker, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONCERNS OVER timelines for submission of political parties’ registers of members have led to an adjustment in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated in a press release issued...
By JKNewsMedia.com POLITICAL ACTIVITY intensifies as the All Progressives Congress (APC) convenes its 8th National Convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, with 8,453 delegates expected to participate. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the convention, scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026, will bring together Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, law...
By JKnewsMedia Reporter THE NIGERIAN Presidency has dismissed claims by opposition politicians alleging threats to multi-party democracy and the “weaponisation” of anti-corruption agencies. In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the government described the opposition’s claims as “...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent APPROVAL BY the National Council of State (NCS) has sealed the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, from the North-Central region, as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to a statement released by the Special Assistant to the Presiden...
By Joke Kujenya THE LATE Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was buried Tuesday evening at his Daura residence, in a courtyard where he once sat in quiet reflection, now his final resting place. His remains were lowered into the grave at exactly 5:42pm, following Islamic rites, concluding a day of solemn ceremony and national mourning. Buhari...
