By Emeka Monye IN THE build-up to political independence from Britain, Nigeria stood as a frontline voice in African affairs. That role positioned the nation as a leading force on the continent — so central to African liberation and diplomacy that Nigeria was widely perceived as a potential superpower in African geopolitics. And true to [&hel...
By JKNewsMedia DIRECT PRIMARY elections will be used by the All Progressives Congress across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2026 election cycle. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the party confirmed the decision in a formal notification issued to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its members na...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CABINET RESHUFFLLE approved by President Bola Tinubu has removed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, alongside the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, from the Federal Executive Council (FEC). JKNewsMedia.com reports that a mem...
By Zikora Ibeh ONE FACT is now unmistakable. The Lagos State Government appears determined to empty Makoko of its inhabitants. But for the mass protest organised by the Coalition Against Demolition, Forced Evictions, Land Grabbing and Displacement on January 28, 2026, the historic riverine community might well have been erased with little pub...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter ASSURANCES OF a seamless and rancour-free transition in Ogun State were given on Thursday as Governor Dapo Abiodun pledged that his administration would set a historic benchmark at the end of his second term in 2027. He made this commitment during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu Remo, ...
By Joyce Eyaba, JKNewsMedia Reporter CLOSED-DOOR deliberations in Ibadan signalled a decisive shift in the security stance of the South-West Governors’ Forum (S-WGF) on Monday, as leaders of the six states jointly declared that the establishment of state police “can no longer be delayed” and unveiled a new framework for regional security coor...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RESOUNDING CONFIDENCE in democratic leadership echoed on Sunday as President Bola Tinubu congratulated Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as an affirmation of the people’s faith in his administration and vision for progress....
By JKNewsMedia THE LAGOS State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, setting the stage for his re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced during the party’s stakeholders’ forum held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos...
By Bola BOLAWOLE “And who do you think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will appoint as the next INEC chairman? Strange enough, his South-west is the only section of the country yet to occupy the post.“ “Point of correction! The president does not appoint INEC chairmen; he only recommends to the National Assembly for ratification” ”It […]...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent WELCOMING THE Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee to Abuja on Thursday, government officials set out Nigeria’s case to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with assurances that infrastructure, security and legacy plans will be delivered. President Bola Tinubu was represented at the Preside...
