Tag: Canada
“Don’t apply for a visa until you read this,” UK, Canada, Australia send alert
The initiative, tagged #FightingVisaFraud, was announced during International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November) and represents what officials describe as an…
Historic Shift: UK, Canada, Australia recognize Palestine as a state
coordinated announcement, made on Saturday, comes just days ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, where the issue of Palestinian…
From politics to terrorism? Canada’s dangerous redefinition of Nigeria’s democracy
When a Canadian federal court recently declared Nigeria’s two largest political parties, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the…
Japa dreams costlier as Canada hikes settlement fund to N17m
Completing an Express Entry profile is only the first step and does not guarantee permanent residency. The Canadian government selects…
MultiChoice tariffs: View from Canada
Many people have to rely on alternative methods to watch major fights, and these options often come with costs that…
CDS fires back at Canada: ‘Nigeria won’t tolerate disrespect from anybody’
The visa denial has sparked widespread debate across Nigeria, with many condemning Canada’s actions.
Trump hits Mexico, Canada, China with major new tariffs
The announcement has sparked concern over the potential for a global trade conflict. Experts warn that the tariffs could lead…
EFCC hands over 53 vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian Police
Okukoyede said the vehicles were stolen from Canada and tracked to various car stands by EFCC in Nigeria. He said…
Woman who vowed to start poisoning Yoruba, Benin people in Canada identified
In the Tiktok group chat, Amaka who spoke in pdigin English was heard vowing to begin to put poison in…
Protest: UK, U.S. Canada issue security alerts to citizens in Nigeria
In its advisory, the UK High Commission alerted citizens in Nigeria that protests could occur between July 29 and August…
Paris 2024: Super Falcons take on Olympic champions Canada today
Head of Communications, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ademola Olajire, said in a statement on Tuesday that the match will hold…
Copa America: Drake loses $300k bet after Argentina beat Canada
Award-winning Canadian rapper, Aubrey 'Drake' Graham, has lost the $300,000 bet he placed on his country to defeat Argentina in…
Messi on target as Argentina beat Canada to reach Copa America final
Argentina will face either Uruguay or Colombia in Sunday’s final in Florida, a match that could represent the last shot…
Canada announces rockets, other military aid for Ukraine
”The first four vehicles would be departing Canada this week, and they would be delivered to the Ukrainian armed forces…
Canada to accept fewer temporary residents
Miller said in 2023, temporary residents comprised 6.2 per cent of Canada’s population, or 2.5 million people. He added three…
Canada announces measures to limit number of Nigerian students, others coming for study
Under the new eligibility criteria, starting September 1, 2024, international students who begin a study programme that is part of…
India suspends visa services for Canadian citizens
This comes against the backdrop of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleging the Indian government’s hand in the murder of…
Canada, India in deep row over murder of Sikh leader
The fresh spat deals a fresh blow to diplomatic ties that have been fraying for years, with New Delhi unhappy…
Niger coup: Canada suspends direct budgetary support
Canada has suspended direct development assistance to the government of Niger in response to the attempted coup in the West…
Presumed Titanic sub debris returns to Canadian shores
Presumed human remains and debris from the imploded OceanGate submersible were found from the ocean floor and transported onshore to…
China expels Canada’s top diplomat in tit-for-tat move
The spat comes after the Globe and Mail newspaper reported, citing a top secret document from 2021, that the Chinese…
Croatia send Canada out of World Cup after massive demolition
Croatia completed the debacle on added time. A catastrophic error from the opponent gifted a chance to Lovro Majer, who…
Osinbajo embarks on 3-day trip to Canada
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, departs Abuja today embarking on the first high level visit to Canada since 2000 when…
Canada reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants annually
The Canadian federal government has revealed its immigration plan to welcome half a million immigrants each year by 2025 to…
APC inaugurates Presidential Campaign Council in Canada
Addressing the council earlier, the Media Director of the council, Dr Abiola Oshodi, said the council was ready to spread…
Canada-bound UNIBEN graduate crushed to death in Benin
The incident occurred on Tuesday, 9 August, 2022, when Jeffrey Omoregie, a petroleum engineering graduate attempted to cross the Benin/Lagos…
Pope Francis again asks for forgiveness as tour ends in Canada’s north
After a private meeting in a small elementary school, Francis said hearing survivors' stories had "only renewed in me the…
Pope apologises for ‘catastrophic’ school policy in Canada
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend government-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the…
Pope Francis arrives Canada on apology mission
Canada’s Catholic Church said its dioceses and religious orders have provided more than 50 million dollars in cash and in-kind…
Pope arrives Canada to seek forgiveness for Roman Catholic Church
The Vatican News reported that the papal plane landed at 11:09 am local time at Edmonton International Airport after a…