2023 Archives - Page 2 of 147

Dec

30

2023

Peter Obi Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Donates N5 Million

News2023, Plateau State

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, visited internally displaced persons in Plateau State's Bokkos and Barkin-ladi LGAs following the Christmas Eve attacks by armed men. Accompanied by party officials, Obi expressed concern about the country's insecurity levels and donated N5 million to the victims. During the visit, Obi decried the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to prioritize the protection of citizens' lives. He emphasized the need for the government to address the growing number of internally displaced people within the country, stating that seeking refuge in one's own country is…

Dec

29

2023

By David Okoye

Canada Launches Caregiver Immigration Programs with Enhanced Requirements

News2023, Canada, Foreign

The Canadian government has relaunched two caregiver immigration programs, the Home Child Care Provider Pilot and the Home Support Worker Pilot, starting January 1, 2024. These 5-year pilot initiatives are designed to welcome qualified caregivers and their families as permanent residents in Canada. Under the modified criteria, experienced caregivers, with just 12 months of qualifying work experience, can now apply for permanent residence, a significant reduction from the previous requirement of 24 months. The goal is to attract skilled caregivers to contribute to Canada's workforce and provide an opportunity for them and their families to establish permanent residency. In a…

Dec

29

2023

By David Okoye

CAGRAM Urges Governor Aiyedatiwa to Build on Akeredolu’s Legacy

News2023, Nigeria, Politics

The Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGRAM) has issued a statement advising the newly sworn-in Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, to continue the commendable work initiated by his late predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Aiyedatiwa, who assumed office following Akeredolu's unfortunate demise due to prostate cancer, previously served as the deputy governor. In the statement, Dr. Agbi Stephen, Deputy National Chairman of CAGRAM, emphasized the need for Aiyedatiwa to swiftly resume the developmental agenda disrupted by Akeredolu's prolonged absence for medical treatment in Germany. Akeredolu had temporarily handed over the reins during his absence, but unfortunately, he passed away in Germany. Stephen…

Dec

28

2023

By David Okoye

CBN Reassures Public on Bank Safety Amid Takeover Rumors

News2023, Nigeria, Security

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed the safety of deposits amid speculations of a government takeover of some CBN-supervised institutions. The Acting Director of Corporate Communications at CBN, Hakama Sidi-Ali, dispelled concerns and clarified that Nigerian banks are secure. The reassurance was prompted by unconfirmed reports, suggesting a government takeover of Titan Trust Bank (formerly Union Bank) and Keystone Bank. These reports allegedly stem from claims by CBN's special investigator, Jim Obazee, stating that the former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, used proxies to acquire these institutions. In response, Sidi-Ali emphasized that Nigerian banks remain safe and sound. She…

Dec

25

2023

By OHAFIATV

Soyinka said, “Tinubu disregarded my advice not to run for president.”

Economy, Politics2023, Economy, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Wole Soyinka

Prominent Nigerian dramatist Prof. Wole Soyinka has said that President Bola Tinubu disregarded his recommendation to not seek the office. When Soyinka paid Tinubu a courtesy call at his Lagos residence, he claimed to be checking up on the President and his spouse, who had disregarded his counsel. The famous author claimed that during the "embarrassing" visit, he gave the President a seven-point agenda. "I had a seven-point agenda when I came here. And we had a pretty in-depth conversation about those things," Soyinka said to reporters following the meeting. "It's actually a humiliating visit because I went to see…