By Joke Kujenya VENEZUELAN OPPOSITION leader Maria Corina Machado has dedicated her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to the people of Venezuela and to United States President Donald Trump, whom she credited for his “decisive support” of the country’s pro-democracy movement. The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the award on 10 October in Oslo, recogni...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent VISA ACCESS for Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been revoked by the United States (U.S.) following remarks he made at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York, where he urged American soldiers to defy orders issued by President Donald Trump. The U.S. State Department announced the decision lat...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE JAPAN International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has withdrawn its “Africa Hometown” initiative, following public confusion and mounting concerns within the country over the nature and interpretation of the programme. The initiative, unveiled in August at the 9th Tokyo International Conference...
By Joke Kujenya STRENGTH OF America framed the opening words of President Donald J. Trump’s address to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he declared the United States as the nation with “the strongest economy, the strongest borders, the strongest military, the strongest friendships, and the strongest spirit...
By Joke Kujenya UNITED STATES First Lady Melania Trump has unveiled Fostering the Future Together, a coalition of nations dedicated to strengthening children’s well-being through education, innovation, and technology. The U.S. First Lady outlined the mission of the initiative as “to ensure that every child can flourish in the digital era.” Sh...
By Favour Olisah, JKNewsMedia Reporter ROYAL PAGEANTRY at Windsor Castle gave way to political discussions on Thursday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted United States President Donald Trump at his country residence of Chequers. The visit marked the second state trip of the US leader to Britain and was described by Trump as “the highest [&...
By Joke Kujenya GUN SALUTES, mounted horses, and a carriage procession marked the welcome of United States President Donald Trump to Windsor Castle on Wednesday, where King Charles III hosted the American leader at the start of his second state visit to the United Kingdom. The elaborate ceremony began as Trump arrived by helicopter at [&helli...
By The PUNCH SOME NIGERIANS in the United Kingdom (UK) are seeking legal means to remain in the country as the expiration of their student visas draws near, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. The moves came amid fresh migration policies and warnings recently issued by the UK government. The UK government, in an emergency alert published […]
By Claire Mom, TheCable United States President Donald Trump has denied being a dictator while suggesting that many Americans might welcome one. Trump spoke on Monday during a press conference at the Oval Office, where he signed executive orders to introduce stiffer penalties for suspects who burn the American flag, and eliminate cashless bai...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent KISARAZU IN Japan has been named as the official hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country. This is in a move designed to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth, and boost workforce productivity. The announcement came on Thursday on the sidelines of the 9th Toky...
