By JKNewsMedia A DISTINGUISHED gathering of influential women leaders, policymakers, and advocates is set to take place at Access Bank’s International Women’s Day (IWD) Conference on Friday, 28 March 2025. The annual event, themed “Accelerate Action, Inspiring Generations!”, aims to foster dialogue on women’s empowerment, leadership, and econo...
By Laila St. Matthew-Daniel I REMEMBER sitting in a boardroom early in my career, excited to share an idea that I had worked tirelessly on. As I spoke, I noticed the subtle shifts—the averted gazes, the slight impatience, the way my words seemed to land softer than when my male colleagues spoke. Later, a well-meaning […]
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter IN A few days, precisely on March 7, Dr. Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein will conclude her tenure as the first female Accountant-General of the Federation. A woman of quiet strength, she held her ground in an office long dominated by men, leading with integrity and without controversy. Under her leadership, Nige...
By Joke Kujenya EVERYDAY AMERICANS who have faced extraordinary challenges will join First Lady Melania Trump at the United States (U.S) Capitol on March 4, 2025, when President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress. These invited guests represent stories of resilience, loss, and perseverance in the face of national and personal ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A PIONEERING figure in Nigerian politics and diplomacy, Chief Adenike Ebun Oyagbola, has passed away at the age of 94. She died on Friday at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, resilience, and commitment to public service. As the country’s first female minister of cabinet rank, [&h...
By JKNewsMedia CHIEF MRS Anike Agbaje-Williams, a pioneering figure in African broadcasting and the first face to appear on television in Africa, has passed away at the age of 88. She died peacefully on 26 February 2025 in Ibadan, where she had spent most of her life. Born on 23 October 1936, Agbaje-Williams made history […]
United States-based Nigerian Public Health Specialist/Coordinator of the food pantry at Maryland Food Bank RCCG Mercy Court, Bukola Daramola, is changing lives in the US, one at a time. In this Black History Month, Daramola is commended for not only bringing relief and dignity to neighbors, but for helping to create a more equitable food [&hel...
By Olivia Ambrose DECADES OF dedication to education and youth development in Nigeria have earned Dr Winifred Awosika national recognition as she marks her 85th birthday. President Bola Tinubu, on her birthday, lauded the founder of Chrisland Schools and Chancellor of Chrisland University for her transformative impact on the education sector, ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter A NIGERIAN-born female officer has risen through the ranks of the United States military, carving a path rarely seen and setting a precedent for future leaders. Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, who made history as the first Nigerian female to achieve her rank in the U.S. Army, reflects unwavering ...
By Joke Kujenya AN UNDERSTATED navy ensemble turned into a symbol of power and poise during Melania Trump’s appearance at the US Capitol for her husband, President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. With her face partially hidden beneath the brim of an Eric Javits-designed wool boater-style hat, the ...
