Canada Increases Work Hours for International Students, Allowing Up to 24 Hours Per Week
Canada has introduced updated regulations that will allow eligible Nigerians and other international students to work off-campus more hours. Under the new rules, foreign students can now work up to 24 hours per week during academic terms, an increase from the previous limit of 20 hours. Marc Miller, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, […]
Canada Ends Pathway for International Students to Transition from Study Permits to Permanent Residency
Canada has officially ended the pathway for international students to convert their study permits into permanent residency under new immigration regulations. The updated policy requires international students to return to their home countries upon the expiration of their study visas, effectively ending programs that previously allowed non-citizens with study permits to transition into permanent residency. […]
Ladi Adebutu Released After DSS Detention Over Ogun LG Election Disturbances
Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, was released early Tuesday morning following his detention and interrogation by the Department of State Services (DSS). Adebutu’s release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya, in a phone conversation with Channels Television. His arrest on Monday was initially […]
Labour Party Launches Ambitious Online Membership Drive to Reach 20 Million Ahead of 2027 Elections
On Monday, the Julius Abure-led Labour Party launched a bold initiative to increase its membership to over 20 million by conducting an online membership registration and revalidation process ahead of the 2027 elections. Simultaneously, the party unveiled a schedule for its congresses, starting at the ward and state levels, which will run alongside the membership […]
Governor Makinde Slams Ganduje’s Plan to Take Over South-West, Vows to Defend Oyo State
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, following his comments about the party’s ambition to take control of the South-West region by displacing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo and Osun states. Ganduje made the remarks after the APC candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was […]
Nigeria Ranks Seventh Globally for International Students in the U.S., Leading Africa in 2024 Open Doors Report
Nigeria has reaffirmed its status as a top source of international students in the United States, ranking seventh globally and first in Africa, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Education Exchange. The U.S. Embassy shared this information in a statement on Tuesday. In the 2023/2024 academic year, 20,029 Nigerian students enrolled in […]
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage, Three Months’ Arrears for FCT Staff
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the immediate implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000 for all staff of the FCT Administration. This announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Odeh, Press Secretary to the Head of the Civil Service of the FCT, and shared with […]
INEC to Present Certificates of Return to Ondo Governor-Elect, Aiyedatiwa Tomorrow, Amid Protest Over Election Results
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will officially present certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy on Wednesday. The presentation will take place at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. This was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, who stated, “The certificates of return will […]
DSS Arrests Ogun PDP Governorship Candidate Ladi Adebutu Over Alleged Election Malpractice
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has arrested Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports indicate that Adebutu’s arrest is connected to last Saturday’s local government elections in Ogun State. He is accused of allegedly bringing 40 unauthorized policemen from MOPOL 49 in Lagos to the […]
Super Eagles Fall 2-1 to Rwanda in Final AFCON 2025 Qualifier, Still Top Group D
The Super Eagles were defeated 2-1 by Rwanda in a final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Tuesday night. This marked Rwanda’s first-ever win over Nigeria in full international competition. Despite the disappointing loss on home soil, the Super Eagles topped Group D with 11 points from six matches. Rwanda finished with […]