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...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter SWEEPING POLICY changes are expected to dominate the early days of Donald Trump’s presidency as he prepares to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. During a rally in Washington on Sunday, Trump pledged bold action on immigration, trade, and energy, highlighting a flurry of executi...
The full cabinet will convene later Friday to decide on the deal. ISRAELI SECURITY cabinet approved in a vote on Friday a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal that should take effect this weekend, the prime minister’s office said. The agreement, which must now go to the full cabinet for a final green light, would […]
By Jemimmah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter AIMING TO bolster economic ties, the Chinese government has approved Nigeria’s request to expand its currency swap line while supporting the issuance of Panda bonds to finance infrastructure projects and stabilise revenue streams. This commitment reflects China’s growing financial cooperation...
