MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas 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 […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Lawmaker representing the Ikeja Federal Constituency, Lagos State in the 10th House of Representatives, James Faleke has tagged Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as next governor of Lagos State. Hamzat, who is currently the deputy governor of the state, is aspiring for the All Progressives Congress, APC ticket to contest the election. In […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Mr Gebi, a lawmaker in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) on Friday, 03 April, according to sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Aliyu Gebi, a Nigerian politician and security consultant was arrested last week and subsequently granted bail over allegations that […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Nigerian Breweries Plc says no casualties were recorded after a fire incident at an external warehouse facility in Aba, Abia State. The company said the fire occurred on Thursday at a leased warehouse opposite its Aba brewery, adding that the facility was used for storing empty plastic crates. In a corporate filing […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas By Bola BOLAWOLE Countdown to the 2015 presidential election, I belonged to a group that brainstormed on who to vote for: the sitting president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, or his challenger, retired General Muhammadu Buhari? Jonathan’s performance in office had been abysmally poor. The tag of a clueless and corrupt government, which the […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federal Government has condemned the growing trend of crowning Eze Ndigbo in foreign countries, describing it as embarrassing and capable of causing diplomatic and communal tensions. In a press statement signed by Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze, on […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerians to take collective responsibility for the country’s future, warning that meaningful progress will remain elusive unless citizens unite to address national challenges. Obasanjo made this known on Thursday at the 6th Annual Colloquium held to mark the 65th birthday of the founder of Trinity […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as false a circulating image claiming to show a newly introduced N5,000 banknote. The image, which has gone viral on social media, was shared by users alleging that the CBN had released a sample of a N5,000 note featuring President Bola Tinubu. The claim […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federal Government has constituted an inter-agency technical committee to scrutinise a proposed $200 billion integrated gas, power and high-speed rail project, underscoring the need for rigorous due diligence before any final approval. Inaugurating the panel in Abuja on Thursday, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, tasked members to carry out […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The United States Embassy Abuja has announced the suspension of visa appointments in the nation’s capital, directing affected applicants to await further instructions. In a post on its official X handle, the embassy said, “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants should check their email for details on rescheduled appointments. […] Read more
