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Ododo don achieve!
I no understand why Nigerians dey yan say governor Usman Ododo of Kogi Siaie no tok well as e don broadcast im achievement for 100 days in office. Maybe dem no sabi wetin im name mean for Yoruba. Ododo for Yoruba mean truth and e fit mean flower too. As im name be na im him…
Protests against Israel at Eurovision contest!
Thousands of people protested on Thursday in the Swedish city of Malmo against Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest. The city was hosting its second semi-final in which Israel’s Eden Golan performed. Ms Golan had earlier been booed on Wednesday during a rehearsal of her song. However, the crowd’s response was mixed on Thursday. There were cheers and boos. Before Ms…
Amnesty urges FIFA to publish report…
The human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has asked the world football body, FIFA, to publish an independent report into responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar. It is also asking the organization to begin the process of providing financial compensation. According to The Guardian, the report was done by the president of Gibraltar Football association, Michael Llamas….
Ireland plans to accommodate migrants!
The authorities in Ireland are finding suitable sites for accommodation asylum seekers. Irish Independent reports that this move is aimed at avoiding a repeat of tented encampments that have been cleared in Dublin in the past week. One of the sites being considered is owned by the Department of Defence – HSE properties. Meanwhile, an encampment of migrants…
Fire damages immigration system at Lahore airport!
The immigration system at Lahore airport has been damaged by a fire which erupted at the immigration counters. The Nation reports that since the equipment and systems were completely destroyed, flight operations were disrupted. However, the fire was later brought under control. airport officials said it would take some time for the smoke to clear. Passengers were…
Biden to announce new asylum changes!
Authorities in the United States of America are set to propose changes in the asylum system on Thursday. POLITICO reports that the changes will state the stage at which migrants can be found ineligible to apply for and receive asylum. The new change would effectively allow the US to expedite the removal of migrants whom…
Immigration’s saving grace for Australia’s economy says bank boss!
Matt Comyn,.the CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has said that the country’s surging migrant intake was helping to sustain the economy. Daily Mail reports that in the first quarter of this month, the bank’s profits sank to $2.4 – its second consecutive drop. Comyn told investors at a trading update that its business and…