By Joke Kujenya AS PEOPLE grow older, one of the most familiar changes is the quiet loss of energy. Tasks that once felt easy begin to take more effort, recovery takes longer, and the body simply does not feel as responsive as it used to. JKNewsMedia.com reports that now, scientists in Germany say they may have uncovered one of the hidden rea...
By Joke Kujenya A MAJOR global health problem affecting many societies and reducing life expectancy has been identified, with new World Health Organisation (WHO) data showing wide regional differences and rapid growth in some areas. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the new WHO data shows Pacific island nations record the highest obesity rates, Af...
Written by Stephanie Edwards Learn how two shots of beetroot juice a day over a two-week period lowered blood pressure in older adults by balancing the oral microbiome. LOVE THEM or hate them, beets have earned a reputation as a heart-healthy food. Now, new research suggests that beets could help lower blood pressure in an unexpected way — by...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has dismissed reports suggesting it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the release of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the clarification fo...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter FEDERAL GOVERNMENT has unveiled a nationwide digital postcode system aimed at strengthening national security, reducing fraud, improving emergency response, and boosting e-commerce. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, disclosed t...
By Koforola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter FIRST HALF of June 2026, Nigeria’s external reserves increased by more than $1 billion extending gains recorded in May and strengthening the country’s foreign exchange buffers. JKNewsMedia.com reports that data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that gross external reserves rose from $49.80 ...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONSUMER PRICES continued to rise in May as Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 15.93 percent, marking the third consecutive monthly rise in 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the...
By Premium Times The board said the document contains candidates' photographs, national rankings and other security features required for admission processing by tertiary institutions. . Candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can begin printing their original result slips from Wednesday. The Joint Ad...
By JKNewsMedia CHILDREN UNDER 16 could be barred from accessing major social media platforms under sweeping new legislation unveiled by the United Kingdom (UK) government. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the policy, describing it as a necessary step to shield young people from harmful and polarising online c...
