By Babafemi Ojudu IN MANY parts of our hinterland—and even in our cities—sudden death is often attributed to what the Yoruba call apepa—a mystical demise believed to be caused by malevolent forces who summon a person’s soul from afar. One is said to have been “called,” their life abruptly and mysteriously ended. This belief, though […]...
By JKNewsMedia UNCHECKED SODIUM consumption is fuelling a surge in life-threatening health conditions in Nigeria, prompting fresh calls on the Federal Government for urgent action to regulate salt levels in processed foods. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is demanding swift government intervention to enfor...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter MULTINATIONAL FOOD giants are aggressively embedding ultra-processed, unhealthy foods into Nigerian culture, especially among children and young adults, fuelling a sharp rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and straining the nation’s healthcare system. Unveiled in Lagos by pan-African NGO Corpo...
By JKNewsMedia A SPORTSWEAR brand has joined forces with a grassroots initiative to tackle menstrual stigma and support girls across Nigeria’s most vulnerable communities. Prostar Sports International has lent its name and customised apparel to the Pad Me A Girl Initiative—a project by Gatmash Media aimed at advancing menstrual health educati...
By Favour Gold, JKNewsMedia Intern INSIDE TWO of Nigeria’s sprawling Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, where survival often overshadows comfort, dignity is being quietly restored—one sanitary pad at a time. The “Access PAD Me A Girl Initiative,” an outreach led by Gatmash Media in collaboration with Access Bank and several corporate p...
By Joke Kujenya CLEAR PALE, yellow pee. That’s the unglamorous but essential sign that your body is properly hydrated—an everyday detail with lifelong health benefits. Hydration isn’t just about water, though water is a gold-standard choice. The Eatwell Guide recommends six to eight drinks a day, which can include water, lower-fat milk, or su...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter MARKING WORLD Health Day 2025, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged Nigerians—particularly women—to speak up and seek timely medical help when faced with health challenges. She made the call while receiving the National Taskforce on Cervical Cancer Elimination, led by the Minister of ...
By Joke Kujenya COMPASSION TOOK centre stage at Ortese IDP Camp in Guma, Benue State, where the “Access PAD Me A Girl Initiative” launched a targeted outreach to tackle period poverty. The initiative, backed by Access Bank and other partners, distributed reusable sanitary pads, food items, and educational supplies to women and children in the ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter WITHOUT AFFORDABLE menstrual hygiene solutions, many young girls in Nigeria face a monthly struggle that affects their health, education, and dignity due to limited access to sanitary products. Often, they resort to unsafe alternatives, usually missing school and experiencing severe discomfort. Addr...
By JKNewsMedia PIONEERING EFFORTS to combat monthly period poverty are set to launch in Nigeria, spearheaded by the “PAD Me A Girl Initiative” in partnership with Access Bank Plc. The ‘Pad Bank’ project aims to provide free sanitary pads to girls and women in need, addressing the widespread issue of menstrual hygiene i...
