Canada has invited 1,000 candidates through its Express Entry system to apply for permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class. The invitation round was conducted on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, according to the latest ministerial instructions published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The department said candidates required a minimum …
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The All Progressives Congress has fixed Saturday, August 22, 2026, for its primary elections to select candidates for four restored State House of Assembly constituencies in Delta and Kogi states and legislative bye-elections in Gombe, Bauchi, Delta and Kano states. The party announced this in its timetable and schedule of …
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The United States is set to tighten its assessment of the public charge requirement for certain green card applicants from September 18, 2026, following updated guidance issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The updated guidance published on USCIS’ website and sighted by PUNCH Online on Wednesday explains …
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Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba as they continue to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season. United attempted to sign the Cameroon international last summer but were put off by Brighton’s valuation, which was in excess of £100 million. However, …
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The Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Tegbe, says the Federal Government is determined to tackle infrastructure constraints limiting Nigeria’s economic potential. Tegbe spoke on Tuesday during the inauguration of upgraded transmission facilities at Alausa and Lekki substations in Lagos. The projects include a new 1x100MVA, 132/33kV transformer at the Alausa …
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A German Court on Tuesday convicted a Ukrainian man over a plot prosecutors said was linked to Russian intelligence and involved suspicious parcels sent from Germany. The Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart said the parcels were intended to cause damage and undermine public confidence in security. The court said three …
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has denied claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the party helped him win Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, said he had no electoral deal or partnership with the ADC before, during or …
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Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he knew his uncle, Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, would win Saturday’s governorship election but feared that the election might be rigged. Davido said this while addressing a news conference on Tuesday in Ede, his hometown. The singer said the …
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The battle for the final seven teams to join the 2026/2027 UEFA Champions League phase commences next week, with 14 clubs to compete across seven two-legged ties. Newsextra24 reports that winners in this play-off will join 29 direct entrants in the 36-team league phase, while all seven losing teams drop …
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Coventry City have completed the signing of Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for £9 million as they prepare for their first Premier League campaign in 25 years. Taiwo Awoniyi, 29, has joined Frank Lampard’s side ahead of Friday’s opening fixture against champions Arsenal, giving Coventry another attacking option for their …
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