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Canada Welcomes Skilled Workers from Nigeria and Others in Critical Trades

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Canada has extended an invitation to skilled workers, including carpenters, plumbers, and welders from Nigeria and other countries. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has established an immigration pathway for individuals with expertise in carpentry, plumbing, and welding. The country aims to meet the increasing demand for talent in these crucial positions to support its economic growth and development. The Canadian Express Entry (EE) system has been tailored to provide a streamlined pathway for skilled workers in critical fields. The selection rounds for these categories will continue alongside general…

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Polaris Bank receives recognition for Supporting Women Empowerment

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                      The International Women Society (IWS) Skills Acquisition Centre, Lekki, Lagos has honoured Polaris Bank with the prestigious ‘Providers & Enablers’ Award in recognition of the Bank’s remarkable commitment and significant contributions to women empowerment, particularly in the area of vocational, skills training and capacity building for women, as undertaken by the IWS . The award ceremony was held at a special graduation ceremony last Thursday, July 27, 2023, at IWS Skills Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Esteemed representatives from various organizations, community leaders, and women who have benefitted from the vocational…

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Edo-born Medical Doctor Dies in Faulty Elevator Crash at Lagos Hospital

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Tragedy struck when Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a young medical doctor from Edo State, lost her life due to an elevator crash at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island. The incident occurred just weeks before she was set to complete her internship. The faulty elevator, which had been in a bad condition since 2011, malfunctioned, causing a crane to fall from the 10th floor where Dr. Diaso was, resulting in her severe injuries and eventual passing. Before the unfortunate incident, doctors and staff at the hospital had repeatedly reported the elevator’s issues,…

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Police Rescue Abducted 16-Year-Old Girl in Imo

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The Imo State Police Command rescued a 16-year-old girl named Khadizat Labran from Kogi State. She was kidnapped by gunmen at Ganaja Junction in Lokoja, blindfolded, and taken into a vehicle. Fortunately, she managed to escape and was found by a good samaritan wandering on the road in Nkwerre, Imo State. She speaks Pidgin English fluently, has no tribal marks, and claims to be from Lokoja. The police are urging anyone who knows her or her parents to contact them at 08148024755 to help reunite her with her family. Share…

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Four Survive as Training Helicopter Crashes in Lagos State

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On Tuesday afternoon in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, Lagos State, a helicopter used for training crashed into a building close to a branch of the United Bank for Africa. Fortunately, all four occupants on board narrowly escaped death, but they sustained varying degrees of injuries. The chopper went up in flames, but the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that no fatalities occurred. The occupants are currently receiving medical attention, and more details will be provided later. Share on: WhatsApp

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Three Students Convicted for Rape Conspiracy

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Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin convicted three students for conspiring to gang rape a cousin of one of them. The defendants were found guilty of criminal conspiracy and rape, and each received a five-year imprisonment sentence for rape and two years for criminal conspiracy, with an additional N50,000 fine. The judge considered the defendants’ confessions as clear and unequivocal, dismissing their claims that the victim owed them money. The prosecutor and the Director of the Office of the Public Defender reacted to the judgment,…

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Nigeria Labour Congress Criticizes Tinubu’s Minimum Wage Remarks

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The Nigeria Labour Congress criticized President Bola Tinubu’s declaration about an imminent review of the minimum wage. The Congress stated that the review is supposed to take place in 2024 as stipulated by law and expressed concerns about the lack of cooperation and dialogue from the Tinubu administration with organized labor. They also pointed out that while the private sector has quickly implemented wage awards, the government has failed to do the same for public workers. Additionally, the Congress raised worries about the current economic challenges faced by Nigerian workers…

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Operation Safe Haven Recovers 130 Illegal Weapons in Plateau State

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The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), responsible for peacekeeping in Plateau and nearby areas, recovered 130 illegal weapons during their joint operations. The Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, handed over the weapons to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Jos. The recovery involved both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to combat insecurity. The seized weapons included various types such as AK-47 rifles, pistols, dane guns, and ammunition. Maj.-Gen. Abubakar thanked the residents for their support and vowed to continue their mission…

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Lagos State Confiscates and Destroys Anthrax-Infected Animals to Prevent Spread

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The Lagos State government announced on Sunday that they have taken swift action to prevent the spread of Anthrax disease by confiscating, incinerating, and burying six infected animals. These cases were detected during a comprehensive surveillance of animals on Lagos Island and Agege. As per the statement released by Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpea, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, there have been no reported instances of human infection since the discovery of Anthrax disease in Lagos. The government has intensified surveillance efforts for both humans and animals to ensure…

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Anambra Police and Vigilantes Smash Armed Robbery Gang, Seize Guns and Stolen Tricycles

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Anambra State Police, in collaboration with community vigilantes, have successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery gang that had been causing fear and distress in areas like Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba, and neighboring locations for several months. The breakthrough occurred when the police arrested the gang’s leader, Jekwu, on July 11. His interrogation provided vital information that led to the arrest of another gang member attempting to move the arms from Jekwu’s hideout. As a result, one pump-action semi-automatic gun and two locally-made pistols were recovered. Furthermore, the investigation resulted in…

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