Category: Foreign

Nigerians Struggle with Joblessness and Destitution After UK Visa Scam

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Numerous Nigerians who came to the UK with hopes of finding employment through skilled worker visas are now facing dire circumstances, including destitution. They were lured by promises of jobs made by agents in Nigeria, but upon arrival, they discovered the jobs were nonexistent. Many are now reliant on food banks for survival and even sleeping on the streets. Despite their skills and ambitions, they find themselves in an unfortunate situation that contrasts with their aspirations. The Nigerian Community Centre in Greater Manchester is providing assistance to some of these…

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Ukraine Raises Flag on Crimean Peninsula in Independence Day Operation, Engages in Combat

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During its Independence Day celebrations, Ukraine conducted a special joint operation with its Navy, planting its flag on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. Despite being internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, Crimea has been under Russian control since 2014. Ukrainian special forces landed on the western shore of Crimea, engaging in combat near Olenivka and Mayak, leading to enemy losses and destruction of equipment. The Ukrainian state flag was raised once again in Crimea as a result. In previous statements, Ukraine has referred to the peninsula as “temporarily occupied.” Recently, Ukraine…

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Wagner Group Leader Prigozhin Listed on Crashed Plane

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Russian state-controlled news outlets reported on Wednesday that Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner group responsible for the mutiny against the Russian army in June, was among the passengers listed on the plane that crashed. Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation agency, confirmed this information about the crash in the Tver Region. TASS, RIA Novosti, and Interfax also released similar reports. Share on: WhatsApp

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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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Deadly Suicide Bombing Claims 44 Lives at Political Convention in Northwestern Pakistan

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On Sunday in northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by the Islamist party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in the town of Khar, Bajaur district, close to the Afghanistan border. The devastating attack resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives, with 12 victims being children under the age of 12. Additionally, more than 100 people were injured, with 17 in critical condition. The JUI-F party members were the target of the attack, and the perpetrator detonated explosives near the convention’s stage. Notably, there has been no…

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Eastern Canada Floods Claim Lives of Two Children, Raising Death Toll to Three, as Water Begins to Recede

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Massive flooding in eastern Canada resulted in the tragic deaths of two children, bringing the death toll to three, as reported by authorities on Tuesday. The devastating floods occurred in Nova Scotia, where heavy rainfall equivalent to three months’ worth poured down within hours over the weekend. The downpour led to severe flooding, causing vehicles, bridges, and roads to be washed out. In an attempt to escape the rising waters, the two children were in a vehicle with other occupants when they were tragically swept away. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

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Former Ghanaian Sanitation Minister Arrested for Suspected Corruption

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Former Ghanaian Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, who resigned after her houseworkers allegedly stole more than $1 million in cash from her home, has been arrested for suspected corruption, according to the special prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng. Dapaah has denied any wrongdoing, but the opposition in Ghana has criticized the situation, questioning why a minister had such a significant amount of cash at her residence. The arrest comes at a time when President Nana Akufo-Addo’s government is grappling with the country’s worst economic crisis in years, leading Ghana to seek a…

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Death Toll Climbs to 27 with Dozens Still Missing in Devastating Maharashtra Landslide Amid Monsoon Rains

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A devastating landslide in Maharashtra, India, has resulted in a death toll of 27 people, while around 50 individuals remain missing. The tragedy occurred after heavy monsoon rains triggered the landslide in a village located in the Raigad district, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Mumbai. Rescue teams are facing significant challenges as they battle lashing rain while searching for survivors and retrieving bodies buried under heaps of earth and debris. The village’s remote location, situated around five kilometers from the nearest road, hampers the rescue efforts, as heavy…

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Guinness World Records Witnesses a Surge in Nigerian Applications

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The Guinness World Records (GWR) has experienced a significant rise in applications from Nigeria, with over 1,500 submissions received in the past two months. This surge in interest marks a notable increase compared to previous years, as Nigeria has consistently been among the top countries for GWR applications. One of the key factors contributing to this growth is the recent accomplishment of Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who set the GWR for the longest cooking marathon. Baci’s achievement has inspired numerous Nigerians to pursue their own record-breaking endeavors. Moreover, the GWR…

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Ukraine and Lagos Free Zone Join Forces to Build Grain Terminal in Lekki Port, Nigeria

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, in collaboration with Lagos Free Zone, a venture of the Tolaram Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a grain terminal in the Lekki port, Nigeria. This collaboration comes in the wake of the destruction of Ukraine’s food export terminals and aims to rebuild and strengthen Ukraine’s position as the largest exporter and producer of wheat, prior to the Russian invasion. The MoU was officially signed during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London, with Taras Vysotsky, the Ukrainian First…

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