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Sunak’s bill may cause meltdown!
An analysis by the Refugee Council has revealed the immigration bill may cause a “system meltdown” and trap more than 100,000 people. Independent reports that the analysis says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration legislation might be an ill wind that does not do anybody any good. This is because it might trap over 100,000…
My bele dey sweet!
Na so o! Mai bele dey sweet wella. Bikaus why? No be bekaus I chop okporoko and okro with mai gari. No be bekaus I com use tombo top am. I no chop lottery or even baba’jebu. Na jeje I sit don con luk’am for YouTube and I come see say one organization wey dem…
Alleged members of Nigerian dating mafia arrested!
Some suspected criminals from Nigeria have been arrested in Germany. DW reports that the alleged gang members used fake identities online and extorted money from victims after gaining their trust and promising marriage. They are said to be Nigerians who have lived in Germany for many years. The police announced the arrest of eleven syndicate…
Russian minister detained!
Timur Ivanov, a Russian deputy defence minister, has been detained on suspicion of bribe-taking. The Guardian reports that if found guilty, the minister, who has been sanctioned by the United States and the European Union, faces up to 15 years in jail. The investigative committee reported his detention on Tuesday without offering any details. However, the…
Migrants indicted in Texas!
Over 140 migrants have been indicted in Texas by a grand jury on misdemeanor rioting charges on Tuesday over an alleged mass attempt to breach the US-Mexico border. Daily Mail reports that a judge had thrown out the cases on Monday. According to the report, no injuries were reported during the alleged breach on April…
How interest-free home financing works!
Canadian authorities are looking to make Islamic home financing accessible to more Canadians. Global News reports that the government is “exploring new measures to expand access to alternate financing products, like halal mortgages,” as part of the 2024 budget. In March, the government started consulting financial services providers and communities to understand how policies can better support…
Colombians protest against leftist president!
Thousands of Colombians protested against leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reform agenda on Sunday. AP reports that the protests took place in several cities. The capital was not left behind. Protesters filled Bolivar Plaza outside the presidential palace in Bogota. Protests have been ongoing since Petro took power in 2022, but they have taken a new dimension…