Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has declared that it will no longer accept applications for study permits filed under the Nigeria Student Express (NSE) and Student Direct Stream (SDS) streams. The Nigeria Student Express (NSE) stream was designed to shorten the processing timeframes for study permits and is available to Nigerian applicants. This announcement follows recent changes to Canada’s international student programme as the federal government attempts to limit the number of temporary residents in the nation through work and study visas. According to the Government of Canada website, “NSE is similar to SDS, except that the applicant…

Contrary to the belief that the Lakurawa terrorist group, recently flagged by the Nigerian army, is a new emergence, reports indicate the group has been active since 2018. According to Vanguard, sources reveal that Lakurawa began operations as far back as six years ago in Gongono Forest, located in Tangaza Local Government Area. The group’s activities in this region have long posed a security threat, although recent escalations have drawn heightened attention from security forces and the public. The revelation underscores the enduring and complex nature of combating terrorism in affected areas. This is the story: On December 16, 2018,…

US president-elect, Donald Trump, has urged his supporters to help offset the campaign expenses of the Democrats. According to reports, the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign is grappling with $20 million in election campaign debts. The incoming president, in a tongue-in-cheek post on X on Sunday, asked his supporters to help Democrats pay off the debts “for the sake of desperately needed unity.” Trump said his campaign has “a lot of money left” in the tank because most of its publicity was through earned media. The post read, “I am very surprised that the Democrats, who fought a hard and valiant…

Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has described Nigerian soldiers who collect bribes or extort citizens as betrayers. In an interview with CGTN Hausa, Musa said the Nigerian Army “will continue to do their possible best.” When asked for his message for Nigerian troops, Musa, who spoke in Hausa, said, “Let them stop whatever they are doing that will make the masses to hate us. “They should know that their job is to protect lives and property and that is what we are supposed to do. “And it will be unfair if we are the ones collecting bribes…

Controversial cleric, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje, has announced that TikTok blocked his account due to what the platform described as “dangerous miracles.” In a video circulating on social media, Odumeje addressed his congregation, sharing details of TikTok’s decision to ban him. According to the cleric, his supernatural acts and miracles were considered beyond the platform’s guidelines, prompting TikTok to disconnect his account. “Even Facebook and other social media platforms are rejecting my dangerous miracles,” he said in the now-viral video. “They are not accepting it. Because of my dangerous miracles, TikTok rejected me. They disconnected me. They…

…As Tesla hits $1 trillion market cap Tesla’s market value eclipsed $1 trillion Friday for the first time since early 2022, as the electric vehicle maker led by the world’s richest man, Elon Musk enjoys a massive rally after the Musk-backed Donald Trump secured a second presidential term. Shares of the Musk-led Tesla are up 24% since Tuesday.Shares of Tesla jumped as much as 7.6% to $319.44 by late morning, extending its three-day rally to 24%, captaining the broader stock market gains following Trump’s election. That pushed Tesla’s market value to over $1 trillion for the first time since April…

An alarming forecast by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has projected that no fewer than 133.1 million Nigerians will face a global hunger crisis by 2025.In a statement issued on Thursday, FAO said the Cadre Harmonisé report on food and nutrition insecurity was developed through a collaborative effort involving the federal government and key partners, including the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), among others. The statement noted that the report highlights the urgency of addressing food and nutrition challenges to avert a looming crisis. The statement read: “The food and nutrition insecurity…

In what would surprise many Nigerians given what happened, Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver, has publicly apologized to Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives representing Aba North/South of Abia State, following an altercation that occurred during a package delivery. In a video shared with the press, Abuwatseya expressed deep remorse for his actions and appealed to all parties affected by the incident to forgive him, hoping to ease any lingering tensions. He acknowledged the misunderstanding he had with Rt. Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh and took the opportunity to apologize for any provocative statements made during the…

A titan of American entertainment, who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, Quincy Jones, has died aged 91.Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he died on Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”Jones was…

As the United States presidential election gets underway, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s candidate, has made a strong pledge to legalize recreational marijuana if she wins the presidency. With marijuana reform at the forefront of Harris’s platform, the election outcome could signal a significant shift in US marijuana policy, depending on voters’ response to her proposal. She said she would legalize recreational marijuana, break down unjust legal barriers, and create opportunities for all Americans to succeed in this new industry. Harris, who assumed her candidacy after President Joe Biden stepped down in July, shared this promise on her…