Canada Tightens Work Permit Rules, International Student Study Permit Regulations
The Canadian government has again stated that it is implementing adjustments to work permits and international student study permits, to regulate influx of foreigners into the country, Edum News reports. This was disclosed in a news release from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on Thursday. The government stated that it is implementing significant adjustments to […]
I’m innocent in fresh plot to dethrone Sanusi – Ganduje
Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, claimed on Thursday that there was no truth to the allegation linking him to a new conspiracy to depose Kano’s Emir, Muhammad Sanusi II. The refutation follows a viral report spreading on social media with the tagline, “Ganduje leads a fresh plot to […]
Microsoft President warns against meddling ahead of U.S Presidential Election
Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, has sent out a strong warning about attempts by foreign powers to influence the November presidential election in the United States. “The most perilous moment will come, I think, 48 hours before the election,” Smith told a U.S. Senate hearing. “That’s the lesson to be learned from, say, the Slovakian election […]
Harris, Zelensky to meet at Washington DC
United State Vice President, Kamala Harris is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, DC next week. The meeting comes amid concerns about the impact of the American election results on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and US policy toward Ukraine as it seeks further assistance. When asked Wednesday whether Harris would meet with […]
Nigerian striker celebrates historic CL goal in style
Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji made an impressive UEFA Champions League debut, scoring and assisting in Sparta Prague’s 3-0 win over Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday. Olatunji extended Sparta Prague’s advantage in the 42nd minute, then assisted Qazim Laçi in the 58th for the team’s third goal. Olatunji’s spectacular debut places him among a small club […]
FG, Onnoghen, get out-of-court settlement
The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, has ordered for an out of court settlement between the Federal Government and the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, in the alleged unlawful sack of Onnoghen, Edum News reports. Justice J. O. Oyewole, who presided over today’s sitting, gave this order on Thursday, at the resumed […]
Edo ’24: Distribution of Election Materials commences
The distribution of election materials by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced in Edo State ahead of the Governorship Election, Edum News reports. The distribution began on Thursday, at the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Akpakpava junction located at the Ring Road, Benin. The sensitive materials is expected to be […]
Edo Guber: Obi tasks INEC on credible poll, rallies support for Akpata
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, has challenged INEC and security agencies with ensuring a free, fair, and credible Edo governorship election on September 21. Obi made the announcement at the grand finale rally for Olumide Akpata, the LP candidate in the Edo Governorship race in Benin. Obi stated that the […]
Flood displaces hundreds in Italy
No fewer than 1000 people have been rendered homeless as a result of flooding in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, Edum News reports. This was disclosed by the local media on Thursday. It was gathered that the flood was due to torrential rains that fell overnight in three of the region’s provinces, namely, Ravenna, Bologna and Faenza. […]
Niger Govt To Prioritize Education, Health in 2025 Budget
The Niger State Government has stated that it will prioritize education and health in its 2025 budget, Edum News reports. The state governor, Mohammed Bago, stated this while speaking during the symbolic distribution of kitchen utensils to boarding schools and classroom furniture at the Educational Resource Centres, Minna, on Wednesday. He noted that 50 per […]