Canada tightens foreign workers rules as Nigerians, others risk deportation
Canada has introduced stricter rules in its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), raising concerns among skilled foreign workers, including many Nigerians, who now face greater risks of deportation due to tighter hiring conditions. Under the new regulations, employers…
PET bottles, sachet water not banned — Lagos Govt clarifies
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has clarified that its statewide ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) does not include PET bottles and sachet water. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a statement…
I’ll Quit If the Squad Is Too Big, Pep Guardiola Warns Man City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a bold and emotional statement about his future at the club, insisting he will not continue in his role if the club maintains a large squad next season. In a candid interview, Guardiola…
BRICS: Tanzania Officially Bans the US Dollar
Taking a leaf straight from the BRICS playbook, Tanzania announced an official ban on the US dollar in local transactions. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has put a blanket ban on all foreign currencies in local transactions, and only the…
With US and EU deals, Britain embarks on high-risk balancing act
European Council President Antonio Costa, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen stand with members of the Royal Navy on board Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland in central London, following the UK-EU…
Japan is sticking to demand for US to eliminate tariffs, trade envoy says
Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport, a day after ministerial talks on tariffs, with U.S. President Donald Trump… Purchase Licensing Rights , Japan-US working-level talks held on Monday, Akazawa says Tokyo won’t rush into…
Ex-Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey joins U.S. Navy, gains citizenship
Former Nollywood actress, Grace Bassey, previously known as Belinda Effah, has embarked on a new career path by joining the United States Navy, a move that has also earned her U.S. citizenship. The 33-year-old actress took to her social…
2027: Obidient Movement finally speak on alleged Obi, Atiku alliance
The Obidient Movement on Monday, described the allegations that former Labour Party’s presidential nominee, Peter Obi has accepted to be Atiku Abubakar’s presidential running partner in 2027 as fake. It stated that Obi is still a member of the Labour…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa aims to mend US ties with Musk business push
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks as he attends a panel at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks as he attends a panel at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, Ivory Coast,…
Aruna keeps Africa’s hopes alive at 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, following a hard-fought victory on Monday in the Men’s Singles event. On a day when most African contenders bowed out on Day 3…