Five Ways On How Nigerians Living In Canada Can Become Citizens Many immigrants residing in Canada aspire to become Canadian citizens because the North American country offers incredible prospects. For immigrants planning to settle in Canada, seeking to become citizens is frequently a critical step in establishing roots in the country. Canadian citizenship entitles the possessor to live, work, and study in the country without limitation. Citizenship opens up new opportunities for the holder, such as the ability to apply for jobs that are only available to Canadian citizens. It also affords the individual access to public services, including education…
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Ondo: FG Speaks On Tinubu’s Preferred Candidate Information reaching Ibom Focus says that FG Speaks On Tinubu’s Preferred Candidate The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disassociated himself from a report that President Bola Tinubu picked Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State as his preferred candidate for the Nov.16 Governorship election in the state. A statement issued by Babatunde Alao, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, on Wednesday, also described as false the purported appointment of the minister as leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State. Alao, who was reacting to the…
Security Forces Storm Gunmen Camp In Forests, Recover Locally Made Bombs Police in Anambra State, working with operatives of other security forces, have combed a forest in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state in an attempt to dislodge criminals locally referred to as unknown gunmen. A press statement released by the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operation took place on Friday, 5th April 2024. He said the operation was a continuation of the search for criminals attacking security formations in the state. “Troops of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy lent…
BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Traditional Ruler Dies After Eid Prayers, Photo Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, the Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, has died. It was gathered that the monarch died shortly after Eid prayers on Wednesday. Olasoju Adebayo, the Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, confirmed his death in a statement read by our correspondent. He stated that the deceased monarch would be buried by 4pm according to Islamic rites. The statement read, “I have the instruction of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to formally announce the passing of the paramount ruler of Isolo Kingdom, Oba…
New Electricity Tariff: How To Check If You’re On Band A, B, C, D Or E The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved a sharp increase in electricity tariffs for customers classified under Band A. According to Musliu Oseni, the Vice Chairman of NERC, customers in this category will now be charged N225 per kilowatt-hour (KW/h), a significant rise from the previous rate of N66. Band A customers are those who receive 20-24 hours of electricity supply daily. Subscribers under Band B enjoy 16 to 20 hours of power supply, while those in Band C receive 12 to 16…
Many Feared Killed Over Expired Drugs Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Many Feared Killed Over Expired Drugs Three persons have died after reportedly consuming expired drugs in the Kabala Doki community, Kaduna North Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday. It was gathered that two other youths are currently hospitalised. Locals said the drugs may have been obtained from vehicles intercepted and auctioned by customs at the Kabala Doki Area Command a few days earlier, where the victims participated in evacuating the vehicles. The three victims were identified as Abdulsalam Lawal, Muhammed Auwal Abubakar, and Ibrahim Kabiru. The…
Kalu Celebrates Aliko Dangote At 67 The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has felicitated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. The Deputy Speaker in a statement issued by his special assistant on Press Affairs Udora Orizu described the global business mogul as an African Jewel, lauding his contributions to the economic well-being of Nigeria, and by extension the continent of Africa. Kalu also lauded Dangote’s commitment to job creation, employments as well as his inspiration and mentorship of young Nigerians.…
Obasanjo, Jonathan Are Under Attack For Watching PDP Bleed A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Segun Sowunmi, has said that former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and some other founding fathers of the party watch while the party bleeds. Sowunmi, who said this while featuring on Channels TV on Tuesday night said that he expected Obasanjo and Jonathan to have stepped in and resolved the protracted conflict that has plagued the party before the 2023 general elections. Recall that some members of the House of Representatives on the platform of the PDP recently called for…
Eid Mubarak: Grace Ike Celebrates Muslims, Calls For Better Working Conditions For Journalists The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and Vice Chairman Correspondents Chapel NUJ FCT, Comrade Grace Ike, has advocated for improved working conditions for journalists. Ike spoke as she joined the Muslim community to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebration. She called upon media organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to take concrete measures towards enhancing the welfare of journalists, whom she described as the bedrock of democracy. “As Eid al-Fitr approaches, I extend heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to…
BREAKING: Bandits’ Leader, Dangote Killed Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Dangote Is Dead A notorious bandits’ kingpin commonly called Dangote has been killed in a gun battle with Kachalla Dankarami’s camp along the Dumbunrun Forest between Batsari and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State. Dangote was killed with his two siblings namely Lama Na Balewa and Usman Yellow during the fight that reportedly broke out between the two camps. A credible source who confirmed the incident explained that some foot soldiers belonging to the camp of Kachalla Dankarami by the weekend rustled cattle that belonged to the Dangote’s…