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Donald Trump Declares Strait Of Hormuz As New United States Territory.

Canada Invites 1,000 Skilled Workers To Apply For Permanent Residence

 

Canada has invited 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residence through its Express Entry system under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Nigeria Not Among 27 African Countries Granted Easier Entry To Canada Under 2026 Rules

Anambra State authorities arrested and arraigned blogger Ejike Ofoegbu for publishing fabricated, viral claims that Governor Charles Soludo had disowned his son, Ozonna.

World’s Tallest Bridge Opens In China

 This is the tallest bridge in the world which cuts travel time by car from 2 hours to just 1 minute. The record breaking bridge opens in mountainous southernwestern district of china. The bridge stands at 2051 feet above river level, it is 947 feet taller than former title holder "MILLAU VIADUCT" in France. The taotal length of this suspension bridge is 9482 feet with total weight 22,tons …

4 Federal University Oye-Ekiti Lecturers In TopSciNet World’s Top 2% Scientists For 2025 List

 

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has recorded another milestone in academic excellence as four of its researchers have been listed among the world’s top 2 percent scientists for 2025, according to the latest global ranking released by Top Scientists Network (TopSciNet).

Ex ISIS, Al Qaeda & HTS Leader Addresses UN Assembly In New York

 

Former Al Qaeda, ISIS, and HTS leader makes history by speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York City, as Syria's president, the first Syrian leader to do so in nearly 60 years: "May the peace of God be upon you."

Canada, United Kingdom, Australia Recognise State Of Palestine

 

The move is largely symbolic, and grants the Palestinians increased diplomatic standing and the potential for treaty-making.

Portugal also confirmed she will recognise a Palestinian state today on or before the UNGA. Other countries on the brink of recognition include San Marino, Andorra, Belgium, Malta, Luxembourg and

Trump Wants To Use Jonathan Against Tinubu In 2027 - Primate Ayodele Reveals

  "US President Donald Trump plans to use Fmr. Nigeria's President, Goodluck Jonathan, against Tinubu in the coming election"- Prinate Elijah Ayodele warns the ruling party.

The X post by Chudé features a video of Primate Elijah Ayodele, a Nigerian religious leader, making a political prediction that US President Donald Trump plans to use former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan against the current Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 election.

Guiness Word Records Recognises Hilda Baci Cooking Of Largest Pot Of Jollof Rice

  

Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has secured yet another historic milestone as Guinness World Records, GWR, has officially recognised her for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice.

North Korea Executing People For Watching Foreign Films, TV - United Nations

The North Korean government is increasingly imposing death penalty, including for people caught watching and sharing foreign films and TV dramas, according to a major UN report.

According to the BBC, the report revealed that the dictatorship, which remains largely cut off from the world, is also forcing more citizens into labour while further restricting freedoms.

Baby Gorilla Rescued From Traffickers In Turkey To Return To Nigeria Zoo

A baby Western lowland gorilla rescued from traffickers in Turkey is set to return to Nigeria after months of rehabilitation at the Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul.

Hilda Baci Begins Cooking in Historic World Jollof Record Attempt

Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has kicked off her highly anticipated cookout at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, aiming to prepare the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.

US Youth Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah University Event

Charlie Kirk was hot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on Wednesday and has died, according to President Donald Trump.

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz earlier said Kirk’s death was confirmed to him by Utah law enforcement officials.

Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison Overtakes Elon Musk As World’s Richest Man

Oracle co-founder, Larry Ellison, has toppled Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person, ending the Tesla boss’s nearly year-long reign at the top of the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Bloomberg reports that Ellison’s fortune surged by a record $101bn on Wednesday after Oracle reported quarterly results that beat expectations and signalled further growth in its cloud business.

Israel Carries Out Strike Targeting Hamas Leadership In Qatar

Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar on Tuesday, two Israeli sources told CNN, in what appeared to be the first known Israeli military strike against the militant group in the Gulf nation.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed WTO Director-General, To Resume Office On 1st March 2021

                                    

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) today formally ratified the candidacy of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and African Director-General (DG). The decision was taken by consensus at a special meeting today of the Organisation's General Council. WTO members made history today (15 February) when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General.

Biden Threatens Financial, Visa Sanctions Against Nigeria Over Anti-gay Law

                                       

President Joe Biden has issued a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people worldwide, including potentially through the use of financial sanctions. Nigeria's anti-gay laws have been increasingly criticised by global rights groups, which have categorised the country as overtly homophobic.

Military Seizes Power In Asian Country Nyanmar, President & Leaders Arrested

                                 

 Myanmar's military has seized power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders. Communications are limited, troops are patrolling the streets and a one-year state of emergency has been declared. The UN said it was a "serious blow to democratic reforms", with the US and UK among those also opposing the coup. The army's move follows a landslide election win for Ms Suu Kyi's party in November. She has urged her supporters to "protest against the coup".

49-Year-Old Elon Musk Is Now The Richest Person In The World

                                             

Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur behind Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is now the richest person on the planet. A 4.8% rally in the electric carmaker’s share price Thursday boosted Musk past Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500 wealthiest people. The South Africa-born engineer’s net worth was $188.5 billion at 10:15 a.m. in New York, $1.5 billion more than Bezos, who has held the top spot since October 2017. As chief executive officer of Space Exploration

How To Easily Apply For Canada Immigration Online

                                      

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