Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Students who already applied for a co-op work permit can withdraw their applications, and IRCC may also cancel some of them since the permit is no longer required. Nigerians and other international students in Canada will no longer need a separate co-op work permit for internships, co-ops, and practicums under a new rule that took effect on April 1, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) said a valid study permit is now enough for work placements that are part of a student’s course, as long as they make up 50% or less of the program. Secondary school students still…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced the indefinite postponement of its earlier scheduled nationwide voter re-validation. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Commission’s Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, “the Commission resolved to postpone the exercise until after the 2027 General Election.” INEC announced that the decision was part of the decision reached at a meeting the management of the commission held with the 37 Resident Electoral Commissioners on Friday. Explaining the latest twist to its earlier hardline posture of the voter revalidation, the commission noted that “The voter revalidation…

Manny Ita  – A major milestone in African combat sports is set to unfold as the Professional Fighters League Africa confirms that Lagos will host West Africa’s largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event tonight, marking a significant boost for the sport’s growing popularity in the region. The event, which is expected to draw fighters from across Africa and international circuits, signals a new phase in Nigeria’s sporting landscape, where combat sports are increasingly gaining attention alongside football and athletics. Organizers say the Lagos showcase is part of a broader effort to expand MMA’s footprint across Africa, develop local talent, and…

Borno electric-powered luxury bus Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has introduced 20 electric-powered luxury buses for the residents’ daily commuting in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere Local Council of the state. In accordance to him, the deployment of the air-conditioned buses are part of the administration’s measures to cushion the impact of the recent petrol price hikes on transporters and commuters in Borno. The buses, which were inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu on December 20, 2025, alongside 3,000 electric bicycles, 500 electric tricycles, and 100 electric vehicles, are aimed at improving commuting within and outside the state. the state. The roll-out…

Manny Ita  – Former Big Brother Naija housemate Sultana has paid a courtesy visit to Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, where she expressed her readiness to support the state’s tourism development drive, particularly through cultural promotion and creative industry engagement. During the visit, Sultana proposed serving as a tourism ambassador for Cross River State, saying she is willing to use her platform to promote the state’s cultural assets, including flagship events such as Carnival Calabar. She noted that Cross River’s growing investments in infrastructure and tourism make it a strong hub for creative and cultural expansion. Governor Otu welcomed…

Pastor Folu Adeboye and others at the inauguration of the Redeemer’s University Business School, located at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun. Elegbede Abiodun The business school aims to raise men and women of integrity in the marketplace. The wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Folu Adeboye, says Redeemer’s University Business School was established to raise men and women of integrity in the business world. This is contained in a statement issued by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, on Friday in Osogbo. According to the statement, Adeboye made this known during…

Manny Ita – The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, held strategic discussions today in Abuja with representatives of the United Nations aimed at finalizing new partnership agreements focused on women and youth empowerment across Nigeria. The meeting centered on expanding ongoing collaboration between the Federal Government and the UN system in areas such as skills development, job creation, entrepreneurship support, and social inclusion programmes targeting vulnerable groups. Both parties reportedly reviewed existing frameworks and explored ways to scale up impact-driven initiatives. According to officials familiar with the engagement, the renewed agreements are expected to strengthen access to funding, technical…

Manny Ita  – The Nigeria Police Force in Lagos has arrested a man accused of defrauding aspiring young footballers by falsely promising them opportunities to secure trials with top European clubs. According to police authorities, the suspect allegedly targeted teenagers and young adults with dreams of playing professional football abroad, convincing them and their families to pay significant sums of money for supposed trial arrangements, travel logistics, and agent fees. Victims were reportedly led to believe that scouts from clubs in countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany were involved. Investigations revealed that the promises were entirely fabricated,…

Manny Ita  – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has issued a stern warning to land grabbers operating within the Oyo Kingdom, declaring that offenders risk facing a 15-year jail term as part of renewed efforts to curb rising cases of violent land disputes. The monarch made this known amid growing concerns over the activities of land speculators and criminal groups accused of forcibly taking over properties, harassing landowners, and fueling communal tensions. He emphasized that such actions would no longer be tolerated under his reign, vowing to restore order and uphold traditional and legal land ownership structures. Oba…

Manny Ita  – The Nigerian Bar Association has issued a strong warning to legal practitioners and members of the judiciary, urging them to refrain from вмешling in the internal affairs of political parties, citing growing concerns over what it described as judicial overreach. In a statement released by the association, the NBA emphasized that political parties are governed by their own constitutions and internal mechanisms, which should be respected except in clear cases of constitutional violations or breaches of fundamental rights. The body cautioned that frequent court interventions in party disputes risk undermining democratic processes and weakening institutional boundaries. The…