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Canada enters 2026 with significant changes to its immigration system, impacting work permits, study visas, and pathways to permanent residence (PR). It’s a year of opportunity for Nigerian workers, students and professionals already in Canada, but more competition and tougher requirements for those applying from outside Canada. The country’s immigration system has become more selective and targeted, favoring those who already contribute to the economy and play a priority role. Success in 2026 will require strategic planning, awareness of program changes, and readiness to act quickly on opportunities. Canadian employers will continue to benefit from retaining skilled temporary residents, while…

146 Written by Tracy Moses Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Labor’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi led thousands of demonstrators to the Abuja National Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately undermining election transparency by opposing the real-time electronic transmission of election results. The protests followed the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” from the 2026 Electoral Law Amendment Bill, which is currently before parliament, a move that has sparked widespread backlash from opposition parties and civil society groups. The protests, tagged “Occupy of Parliament,” began on Monday, with hundreds…

13 Eight witnesses of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of the suspects who attacked the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State in 2022, on Wednesday corroborated the testimony of a seventh witness on Tuesday, who identified one of the suspects as being part of the perpetrators of the attack. A seventh DSS witness testified on Tuesday, as well as on Tuesday, identifying the second defendant, Al-Qassim Idris, as one of the alleged killers of the worshipers. An eyewitness, an Amotekun operative, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was one of…

Tottenham Hotspur began the process of appointing a new manager after Thomas Frank was sacked on Wednesday morning following a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle the previous night.Similar to Manchester United and some of this season’s big clubs, sources told ESPN that Spurs ideally want to keep an interim coach in place until the end of the 2025-26 season, then choose a more established manager next season. Also, there is still a season left to recover. Spurs’ fall in the league leaves them in 16th place, just five points out of the relegation zone.There was also the question of the…

house » Latest travel news » Morocco, along with Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia and other African countries, will face major visa delays and new travel ban to the US in 2025: Everything you need to know Published November 6, 2025Morocco, along with Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia and other African countries, faces significant visa delays and a new travel ban to the United States in 2025, disrupting entry procedures. These countries are currently facing significant disruption as the U.S. immigration system struggles to manage increasing detentions and delays. With wait times for visa interviews stretching over two years at…

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge after a disastrous 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United left the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. The 52-year-old Dane leaves Spurs just five points above the relegation zone but remains winless in his last eight games, the longest such run without a win since October 2008. The decision was confirmed in an official club statement on Wednesday. “The club has made the decision to make changes to the men’s head coaching position, with Thomas Frank retiring today,” Spurs said in a…

The New Nigeria People’s Party on Wednesday expressed shock at the introduction of a bill in the US Congress that names its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for targeted sanctions over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The bill, entitled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Responsibility Act of 2026 (HR 7457), was introduced by Rep. Riley Moore (R-West Virginia) and co-sponsored by Chris Smith (R-N.J.). The bill recommends visa bans and asset freezes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for individuals and entities accused of engaging in religious freedom violations. The list includes Kwankwaso, Fulani herdsmen militia,…

78 Written by Lizzy Chakupi Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has added his voice to growing protests in Abuja demanding real-time transmission of election results in a demonstration that drew opposition groups, civil society leaders and activists to the capital. The protests, tagged “Occupy of Parliament,” began on Monday when hundreds of young Nigerians rallied at the Federal Secretariat and marched to Parliament House to protest the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” from the Electoral Law Amendment Bill 2026. Protesters say the move undermines transparency and accountability in the electoral process ahead of the 2027…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to expel 18 more Nigerians on its “Worst of the Worst” criminal registry, increasing the total number of West African nationals scheduled for expulsion from the United States to 97.This will arrive in just one week ICIR reported that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes were targeted for deportation by US authorities.Ann update DHS revealed on Monday that 18 more names had been added to the list, signaling an expansion of the ongoing crackdown.”The Department of Homeland Security is focused on the worst of the worst criminal aliens apprehended by U.S.…

41 Witnesses at the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of four men for allegedly being behind the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday identified one of the defendants as some of the actual attackers. The witness, who said he was a member of the Ondo Security Network (Amotekun), told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was able to identify the second defendant (Al Qassim Idris) because of the close range gunfight. This is the second time since the trial began that prosecution witnesses have…