By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter TEMPORARY ENTERY restrictions have been imposed by United States (US) authorities on green card holders who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in Africa within the last 21 days. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the order issued on Friday forms part of an expanded effort ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter PRESENTATION OF Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States (US) took place at the White House in Washington DC, where Kayode Are formally presented his credentials to US President Donald Trump. JKNewsMedoa.com reports that the ceremony was held on Thursday, May 21 with an honour gu...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent UNITED STATES President Donald Trump has praised Nigeria for its partnership with Washington following the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the second-in-command of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and one of the group’s most active battlefield commanders. JKNewsMedia.com repo...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ACTIVATION OF mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda has been agreed by President Bola Tinubu and President Paul Kagame, following talks in Kigali, Rwanda. JKNewsMedia.com reports that upon arrival in Kigali for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met President...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent STRONGER ECONOMIC integration focusing on Africa’s growth and prosperity was advocated as Nigeria’s government, diplomatic and business delegation, led by President Bola Tinubu, attended the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) at the Kenyatta Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. JKNewsMedia.com reports...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent RECURRING XENOPHOBIC attacks against West African citizens in South Africa drew sharp concern at the first ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament in Abuja, where lawmakers called for investigation, accountability, and stronger regional protection m...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent VOLUNTARY EVACUATION flights have opened for Nigerians in South Africa as tensions escalate and anti foreigner protests spread across several cities. JKNewsMedia.com reports that no fewer than 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa amid rising tensions. ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TRANSPARENCY, FISCAL discipline and ongoing economic reforms formed the focus as President Bola Tinubu met global investors in Paris, France, outlining the rationale for the swift implementation of key policy changes. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the meeting brought together major international...
By Joke Kujenya WARNING OF economic retaliation has been issued by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the South African government over recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in the country. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the association conveyed its position in a letter addressed to the South African High Commiss...
By Joke Kujenya COST OF return to Nigeria will be borne by citizens seeking voluntary repatriation from South Africa, with the government stating it will only facilitate and coordinate the process. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the position was disclosed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa on Monday during a press confe...
