By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE LAGOS State High Court has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver Andrew Nice Ominikoron to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwola, marking the conclusion of a harrowing trial that captured national attention. In a ruling delivered at the Tafawa Ba...
By Helen Okechukwu, JKNewsMedia Reporter In a setting brimming with seasoned journalists, eager students, and advocates for gender equity, a profound conversation unfolded about the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and misogyny in Nigeria. Misogyny, in a layman’s language, is a deep dislike, prejudice, or unfair treatment toward ...
By Olivia Ambrose, JKNewsMedia Intern OGUN STATE Governor Dapo Abiodun has credited federal approval for Nigeria Customs facilities in the state. He described it as a significant step towards enhancing the state’s industrial potential. He spoke at the 38th Akesan Day celebration in Ikenne Local Government. The governor outlined infrastru...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter EVERY 11 MINUTES, a woman is murdered. Every eight minutes, a girl endures female genital mutilation. Every three seconds, a girl is forced into marriage before she turns 18. These harrowing statistics, released by UN Women, underline the staggering reality of violence against women and girls globall...
By Helen Okechukwu JKNewsMedia Reporter THE RISING issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Rivers State has led to proactive measures by a local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). In an effort to curb the growing violence, Kebetkache, an activist group in the Niger Delta, has initiated a new wave of volunteers to support the cause. On Wednes...
