By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RECOGNITION FOR Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie reached new heights after she was ranked the fourth-best women’s goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in Paris. The organisers of the prestigious awards released the final rankings on Monday, placing Nnadozie...
By Oluwaseun Gbanja “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa ON SUNDAY 21st September 2025, the very dynamic Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM will mark her fourth anniversary in office. If this were pre-2016, [&hellip...
By Joke Kujenya EXPRESSIONS OF joy and admiration reverberate across the country on Sunday as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, marked her 65th birthday. Her husband, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu serenades his wife with romantic vibes shared across regular and social media platforms. Following the President was the Vice P...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CROWDS WATCH history unfold at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on 12th September 2025 when celebrity chef Hilda Baci cooked what she described as the largest pot of jollof rice ever attempted. The Guinness World Record feat, which attracted thousands of supporters, food lovers and fans, has n...
By Joke Kujenya I WAS much younger then. But I could recall that her office door was always open as you would see people go in and come out at one time or the other. I watched from afar being a quiet and easygoing young journalist. On the second floor of the Concord Newspapers headquarters […]
Bonface Orucho, Bird Story Agency FROM THE heart of Ghana’s busiest cancer ward, Naomi Oti, a nurse, has spent two decades strengthening cancer care through practice, training, and leadership. Her journey reflects how African professionals across fields are shaping progress with skill, purpose, and vision. At the crack of dawn, long before the...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter GRIEF ONCE cast a long shadow, yet quiet strength has now taken its place as one young woman reclaims joy without spectacle. That’s the story of the noble daughter of late banking magnate Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe, who has now returned to public view with a gentle smile and renewed resolve, [&he...
By Olurotimi Olubodede, Contributor MARYAM NDIDI Babangida (née Okogwu) was a transformative figure in Nigeria’s history, widely recognized for redefining the role of the First Lady and championing women’s empowerment, especially in rural communities. Born on November 1, 1948, in Asaba, present-day Delta State, Maryam was the daug...
By Faith Otito Akinnagbe A MOTHER’s love is like a guiding light, Warming our lives, day and night. From tender hands that cradle us tight, To gentle words that soothe our fright. With every step, with every fall, They’re there to catch us, through it all. Their patience, kindness, and love abound, Making our lives […]
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...
