When the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 (VAPP) was signed into law, many women’s rights advocates believed it would finally end dehumanising practices against widows. But 11 years on, the cruel ritual that inflicts physical and psychological pain on mourning wives still thrives in parts of Nigeria, taking on a new, sneaky, si...
By Joke Kujenya HUMANITY’s AGE-long battle with malaria may soon turn a corner, thanks to a groundbreaking scientific discovery. For decades, the mosquito-borne disease has haunted tropical regions, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year, most of them children under five. But as the malaria parasite grows increasingly resistant to ...
By JKNewsMedia ENERGY TRANSFORMATION framed key deliberations as the Federal Government reaffirmed its drive to reposition Nigeria’s power sector for sustainability, efficiency, and inclusive growth. Addressing participants at the 2025 OTL Africa Energy Forum in Lagos, the Honourable Minister of Power outlined wide-ranging policy actions, leg...
By JKNewsMedia COMMITMENT TO strengthening Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas infrastructure was the drive as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) pledged renewed efforts to drive collaboration, efficiency, and sustainability across the energy value chain. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, reaffirmed...
By JKNewsMedia ALARM SPREAD across Nigeria’s nightlife scene as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) cautioned club operators and fun seekers against the rising trend of organising or attending drug parties, describing such gatherings as blatant violations of Nigerian law. The agency issued the warning following a weekend operation...
By JKNewsMedia COMMENDATIONS POURED in for Air Peace after the successful launch of its inaugural direct flight from Abuja to London Heathrow, hailed as a bold testament to Nigerian excellence in global aviation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON, in a statement issued following...
By John Ofem, JKNewsMedia Intern IN LAGOS, a High Court has ordered Multichoice Nigeria Limited to pay N5 million in general damages to a DStv subscriber over what the court described as the wrongful and willful disconnection of an active television subscription. The judgment, delivered on 30 September 2025 by Justice Razak Olukolu, found tha...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATES under the age of sixteen who met the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) criteria for admission have been cleared to proceed to their institutions following the conclusion of the Board’s special screening process for underage applicants. In a statement signed by JAMB...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent MONDAY AFTERNOON, President Bola Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking their first official engagement since assuming their new roles in Nigeria’s top military command. The meeting, held at the State House, form...
By Wale Edun IN THIS role, I often feel a mix of emotions: deep pride in our national journey, regret over the opportunities we failed to seize, and confidence in our direction of travel today. Despite some historical shortfalls and present-day challenges, I believe the most difficult phase of our economic journey is behind us. […]
