Trump promises US green card for foreign graduates
Donald Trump said he wants to grant green cards to foreign graduates from US colleges, in an apparent softening of his typically hard-line view on immigration, a key election issue. The Republican candidate made the remarks in a podcast published…
21 dead, 6000 people affected in Niger floods, rains
Torrential rains and floods in the African nation of Niger over three weeks have left 21 dead and nearly 6,000 people affected, according to interior ministry figures released Thursday. The ministry said eight people had drowned and 13 had died…
Jihadists flooding Nigeria through Benin Republic — Report
A new report has revealed that there is ample evidence that jihadi fighters from the Sahel region have crossed into Nigeria through the Benin Republic border. The report was released on Wednesday by the Clingendael Institute, a Dutch think-tank, which…
Argentina begin Copa title defence with 2-0 win over Canada
Argentina’s forward #22 Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group A football match between Argentina and Canada at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 20, 2024. (Photo…
CDA News updates you need to know Friday morning
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday evening from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he joined other African leaders to witness the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa…
I have to ensure quality recruitment into police — IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, denied that there is any conflict between the police and the Police Service Commission over the recently concluded recruitment exercise. This is as he also said that as the Inspector General…
4 months withheld salaries: SSANU, NASU give FG 2 weeks ultimatum
The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, has given the Federal Government two weeks to pay the four months withheld salaries. The…
Mob kills man for alleged blasphemy in Bauchi
A mob in Nasaru village in the Ningi local government area of Bauchi State killed a middle-aged man simply identified as Yunusa on Wednesday for allegedly making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Yunusa was attacked and killed after an…
Group raises alarm over sale of Nigerians data online for N100
Paradigm Initiative, PIN, a firm that connects under-served young Africans with digital opportunities has raised alarm over data breaches by several unauthorised websites claiming to hold and provide access to sensitive personal and financial data of Nigerian citizens for as…
Nwuche hosts stakeholders, drums support for Wike, Tinubu
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Chibudom Nwuche, has attested to the character, work ethic and capacity of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike. He said the minister has within the…