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...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter CANADA FACES heightened political uncertainty as mounting pressure builds within the Liberal Party for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. After nearly a decade in power, Trudeau, 53, has announced the suspension of parliament until March, citing legislative deadlock. This decision paves the...
By JKNewsMedia A FOCUS on worship and spiritual support for governance will take centre stage during the United States Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast scheduled for 20 January 2025 in Washington, D.C. Interestingly, Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the event. Organised by Reverend Me...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE WORLD bids farewell to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, as his funeral procession begins in Georgia. The ceremony commenced with US Secret Service agents carrying Carter’s coffin through Plains, Georgia—his hometown. The procession later passed his childhood home before continuing t...
Report by http://The Lancet THE UNITED States Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has issued a new advisory, warning about the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. Mr. Murthy, in a statement published on Friday, said the direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk is well-established for at least seven types of ca...
By Joke Kujenya ISRAELI PRIME Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has been discharged from Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem following a successful prostate surgery. The 75-year-old leader announced his release on X (formerly Twitter), reassuring the public of his recovery and good health. “I have just left Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital,” Neta...
