By Owei Lakemfa  THE MOUNT Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, is a 1,278-acre or 517-hectare tract seized from the Sioux Nation of India. Into its mountain face are sculpted the 18-metre or 60-foot-high figures of four former United States (US) Presidents. They feature founding President George Washington, main drafter of the July 4, 1...
By Joke Kujenya 2026 WORLD Cup atmosphere remains electric. Stadiums are still filled with fans, colour, songs and anticipation. Millions of football fans across the globe continue to tune in every day. Yet one chapter of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup has already come to an unexpected close. For t...
By Joke Kujenya AS FRENZY grips the air across the world, Monday at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, this is more than another day of knockout football. It represents a defining moment in the tournament, where reputation, tactical identity and national ambition converge as Portugal, Spain, the United Sta...
By Joke Kujenya MOST UNITED States troops deployed for a joint counterterrorism mission in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin have been withdrawn following the conclusion of the operation, while intelligence sharing and other security support for Nigeria will continue. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Commander of US Air Forces in Europe Air For...
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 JKNewsMedia LOCKDOWN MEASURES were enforced at the White House on Monday following a shooting at 15th Street and Independence Avenue in Washington, D.C. JKNewsMedia.com reports that journalists at the scene reported the incident occurred shortly before President Donald Trump’s scheduled press conference. Susan Crabtree of RealClearPolitics...
By Joke Kujenya STATE VISIT plans have been announced as United States (U.S.) President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump prepare to welcome King Charles III of the United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Queen Camilla to Washington DC from Monday April 27 through Thursday April 30, 2026. Contained […]
By Joke Kujenya GLOBAL SHIPPING through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed after Iran declared the waterway fully open to commercial traffic following weeks of disruption that unsettled energy markets. “The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage, but the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect [&h...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TWO-WEEK ceasefire between the United States (U.S.) and Iran has been agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following intense negotiations, with both sides setting terms tied to security, access, and military activity in the region. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the agreement provides for Iran t...
