By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AVIATION SAFETY concerns have been intensified following a midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane over the Potomac River, leaving no survivors. The American authorities said they are shifting efforts from rescue to recovery, while political leaders and aviation official...
By Joke Kujenya EMERGENCY CREWS continued recovery operations in the Potomac River after an American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people collided mid-air with a United States Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport. The crash, which occurred on Wednesday, has now resulted in confirmed fatalities, though officials have yet...
By Joke Kujenya A MIDAIR collision between a commercial passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter has triggered a disastrous crash into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Search and rescue teams are currently battling freezing conditions to locate survivors as officials confirm multiple fatalities. Media...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SEQUEL TO the devastation caused by wildfires, challenges continue to mount for residents and officials across Southern California. The blazes, which began on January 7, have claimed at least 28 lives, destroyed 16,000 buildings, and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Firefighters continue to bat...
By Joke Kujenya REFLECTING ON two decades of marriage, Donald Trump and Melania Trump marked their 20th wedding anniversary with heartfelt tributes, coinciding with Trump’s second term as President of the United States. On Instagram, Trump posted a poignant throwback photo from their January 22, 2005, wedding at the Episcopal Church of Bethes...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TRADE DEFICITS and restrictive regulations continue to dominate discussions between the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU). US President Donald Trump has once again criticised the EU for unfair trade practices, stating significant imbalances and demanding global interest rate reduction...
By Joke Kujenya RISING United States of America tariff threats have reignited calls for dialogue, as the Chinese government signals readiness to negotiate amid escalating tensions. President Donald Trump recently proposed a 10 percent hike on Chinese goods, effective February 1, and announced investigations into actions allegedly harming Amer...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter NIGERIA HAS congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The Nigerian government reaffirmed that its partnership with the U.S. remains central to international relations and pledged to strengthen ties for mutual benefit. In a press statement issued on Tuesday...
By Joke Kujenya SWEEPING POLICY changes marked the return of Donald Trump to the presidency as he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. In a highly anticipated inaugural speech, Trump declared the start of a “golden age” for America while signing numerous executive orders that reversed key Biden-era [&...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE ONGOING dispute over telecoms tariffs in Nigeria has intensified as rising operational costs push operators to the brink. In a bid to address these challenges, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff adjustment, aiming to balance industry sustainability with consum...
