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Canada Launches $1.2B Program to Attract Global Researchers Amid US H-1B Fee Hike
Canada has unveiled a $1.2 billion, 12-year initiative designed to attract world-leading researchers and highly skilled professionals, as the United States imposes steep new fees on H-1B visas. The move aims to position Canada as a global hub for science, technology, and innovation. US H-1B Visa Fees Spark Talent Shift In September 2025, President Donald
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Sowore Moves Freely in Lagos Despite ‘Wanted’ Notice, Attends Human Rights Day Events
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate and human rights activist, appeared openly at Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch for its International Human Rights Day event, defying a declaration by the Lagos State Police that he was wanted. The police, led by Commissioner Moshood Jimoh, had previously named Sowore wanted over alleged public disturbances linked to
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Top-Secret US Report Warns China Could Overwhelm US Military in Taiwan Conflict
Washington, D.C. — A classified Pentagon assessment warns that China would likely defeat the United States in a military conflict over Taiwan, citing America’s reliance on costly, sophisticated weapons and Beijing’s ability to mass-produce cheaper, highly effective systems. The report, known as the “Overmatch Brief,” reveals troubling vulnerabilities for US forces in the western Pacific.
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Bad Weather Forces Ibom Air Flight to Return to Abuja
An Ibom Air flight from Abuja to Lagos on Thursday was forced to return to the nation’s capital due to adverse weather conditions in Lagos. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who was on board, shared his experience on social media: “We took off from Abuja at about 7:10 AM. Sadly, the plane couldn’t land due
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Denmark Identifies United States as Potential Security Concern Amid Transatlantic Tensions
Copenhagen, Denmark — For the first time, Denmark has flagged the United States as a potential security concern, according to an annual report released by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service (DDIS). The assessment highlights growing unease in Europe over the US’s shifting strategic priorities and its willingness to leverage economic and military power—even against traditional
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UN Warns Ukraine War Is Endangering Pregnant Women, Maternal Mortality Soars
Ukraine — The ongoing war in Ukraine is creating a severe maternal health crisis, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned Wednesday, reporting a sharp increase in maternal mortality and life-threatening complications among pregnant women. Maternal Mortality Rates Rise Sharply UNFPA data shows that maternal mortality in Ukraine jumped approximately 37% from 2023 to 2024,
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El-Zakzaky Marks 10 Years Since Zaria Shiite Massacre, Targets Buhari in Strong Statement
Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), has commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Zaria massacre, a tragic incident in 2015 where Nigerian soldiers reportedly killed hundreds of Shiite Muslims. Highlights: Context:The Zaria massacre remains a highly controversial event in Nigeria, symbolizing tensions between the government and religious groups. El-Zakzaky’s statement
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Ukraine Strikes Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker in Black Sea Using Sea Drone
Black Sea, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces successfully struck a Russian oil tanker in the Black Sea on Wednesday, targeting a vessel belonging to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to bypass Western sanctions. The operation, confirmed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), employed Sea Baby maritime drones in a coordinated mission with the Ukrainian navy. Third Strike
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Ogun Pastor Alleges DSS Intimidation Over Criticism of Governor Abiodun
Pastor Olawoye Kayode of Zion Church in Ijoko, Ogun State, claims that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) attempted to intimidate and possibly trace him following his criticism of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration. Key Points: Context:Pastor Kayode represents a significant portion of the Christian population in Ogun State and has been a persistent
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M23 Rebels Enter Key DR Congo City Uvira Despite U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal, Thousands Flee
Uvira, DR Congo — Rebel forces from the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group have entered Uvira, the last government-held city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), escalating violence in the mineral-rich region and prompting a mass exodus of civilians into neighboring Burundi. The offensive comes despite a peace agreement brokered last week in Washington by
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