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Canada to Offer Permanent Residency to International Students Fluent in french
In a move to revitalize the country’s bilingual national identity, the Canadian government has announced a new pilot program aimed at retaining international students who are fluent in French. The initiative, set to launch on August 26, will provide a
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Tinubu And Equatorial Guinea President Seal Deal on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project
In a move aimed at boosting economic development and cooperation between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, President Bola Tinubu and his Equatorial Guinean counterpart, Teodoro Mbasogo, signed an agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project in Malabo on Wednesday.
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French Court Seizes 3 Nigerian Presidential Jets in Dispute with Chinese Company
In a shocking turn of events, a French court has authorized the seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets, valued at millions of dollars, in a dispute between the Nigerian government and a Chinese company, Zhongshan.
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Why I Criticised President Tinubu – Bauchi Governor reveals
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has defended his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu, saying it was done in good faith and as a constructive opposition to the government’s policies. The governor made the statement before the commencement of … Continue Reading
Why Team Nigeria couldn’t win a single Medal at Paris Olympics – Psychologists
Lagos, Nigeria – The dismal performance of Team Nigeria at the recent Paris 2024 Olympics has been attributed to the absence of sports psychologists in the team. This revelation was made by Professor Clement Fasan, a renowned sports psychologist, during … Continue Reading
Thugs Stole corruption charges against Ganduje during Nationwide Protest – Kano Governor
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has condemned the vandalization of the Kano State High Court, which was ravaged by hoodlums during the August 1st nationwide protests. The Governor accused political enemies of orchestrating the destruction, claiming that the miscreants … Continue Reading
My monthly Allowance, Aside From Salary, is N21m – Senator Kawu Sumaila
Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, has disclosed that he receives a monthly allowance of N21 million, apart from his monthly salary of about N1 million.
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JAPA: 67% of Nigerian doctors work in UK, NHS will struggle if they leave – Health Minister
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has expressed concerns over the high number of Nigerian doctors and nurses migrating to other countries, particularly the United Kingdom.
According to Pate, a staggering 67% of Nigerian doctors … Continue Reading
Mpox Declared Public Health Emergency in Africa as New Strain Spreads Rapidly
Over 13,700 MPox Cases and 450 Deaths Reported in DR Congo Alone
The virus, known for causing severe lesions across the body, has also spread to neighboring countries, including Burundi, the Central African Republic (CAR), Kenya, and Rwanda. The emergency … Continue Reading
Save Nigerians from multi dimensional Suffering – Catholic Bishops Tells FG
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the federal government to take immediate action to address the country’s economic woes and alleviate the suffering of its citizens.
The bishops, led by President Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, … Continue Reading