By Gunter Kuhnle FRUITS AND vegetables are an important part of our diet. They provide nutrients and fibre, and many contain additional compounds (known as bioactives) that can improve health. But not all foods are created equal – with big differences in the amount of bioactives we get from cabbages, carrots, pulses and peppers. The […]...
By Joke Kujenya SIMPLE STEPS such as staying up to date with vaccinations, keeping hydrated and seeking medical care early can help people stay safe while attending the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the guidance forms ...
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 JKNewsMedia IN ALL, 273 customers have received N17.96 million one month after the launch of Season 5 of the 5 for 5 Rewards campaign, reflecting the early impact of the refreshed customer rewards platform. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the campaign was launched on May 2, 2026, as part of the bank’s 81st anniversary celebration. In [&...
By Olawale Olalekan, https://panatlantickompass.com/ AS NIGERIA marks another Democracy Day, a new public opinion poll has revealed a disconnect between the country’s democratic practices and the reality experienced by its citizens. The nationwide poll conducted ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day, released by premier polling agency NOIPolls, dis...
By Babafemi Ojudu Revisiting “Gun Smuggling in the Niger Delta” (2004) IN MARCH 2004, I wrote an article for World Press Review titled “Gun Smuggling” in the Niger Delta. At the time, my concern was simple: too many guns were finding their way into the creeks of the Niger Delta, and too few people seemed […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter OVER 13,000 terrorists were neutralised within the past year as part of intensified military operations across the country, President Bola Tinubu has said. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the President disclosed the figure on Friday during his Democracy Day address marking 27 years of uninterrupted civilia...
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 Olukorede Yishau VERY FEW people, I suspect, know that there is a month globally set aside for men’s mental health awareness. I will not be surprised if someone reads this and wonders why a month has to be set aside for an issue like this. Perhaps some pictures will help put the matter in […]
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONVICTIONS AND fines totalling $6 million have been imposed on 11 Indian sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, over the importation of 31.5 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)...
