Canada has invited 1,000 candidates through its Express Entry system to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The department said candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of […]
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The United States is set to tighten its assessment of the public charge requirement for certain green card applicants from September 18, 2026, following updated guidance issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The updated guidance published on USCIS’ website on Wednesday explains how USCIS officers will determine whether an immigrant applying to adjust […]
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The All Progressives Congress has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced this in its timetable and schedule of activities signed by its National […]
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo A doctor, Olusina Ajidahun, has spoken on claims by the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, that hospitals have refused to continue treating their father, who is battling stage-four cancer. The doctor, identified on X as The Bearded Dr Sina, said […]
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By Olubunmi Adebayo *There are great lessons to learn from the life of king Saul.* *Some of them are listed as follows :* *1) KING SAUL WAS NOT WATCHFUL.* *As a king, Saul was not sensitive and watchful of his high office and delicate position – high office to the people, and delicate relationship to […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has debunked reports that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) had entered into an electoral agreement with him to secure his re-election in the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday, he said there was no electoral deal, […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Music megastar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he almost shed tears while watching the massive political mobilisation against his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, during the just-concluded Osun State governorship election. Davido said he was particularly moved by the decision of about 17 governors of the All Progressives Congress […]
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The Ondo State Government has debunked a reported rift between Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr Olayide Adelami. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Engagement, Mr Steve Bayode, titled “Unverified Claims Cannot Define Aiyedatiwa Administration”, the government said there is no crisis between the two contrary to […]
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By John Dike, Osogb Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over alleged post-election attacks on its members and supporters across the state, warning that continued violence could plunge Osun into a fresh crisis. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, four […]
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By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Police Command has challenged the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, to provide evidence of the alleged “shoot-at-sight” order purportedly issued to police officers in the state. It denied issuing such a directive, describing the allegation as false and malicious and capable […]
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