Photo credit: Caribbean News Immigration applications in almost all permanent and temporary resident categories have been seeing higher refusals since 2023, according to the latest federal government data. Toronto Star reports that the high rate of rejection in most cases, such as study and post-graduate work permits, are primarily the result of changing eligibility and policies….
Photo credit: the independent Greece is facing another day of intense wildfires, with multiple fronts burning from he mainland to the islands. Tovima.com reports that, in the past three days, more than 230 wildfires have broken out, fueled by strong winds and scorching summer conditions. Major firefighting operations are reported to be going on in Patras, Zakynthos,…
Street art across Africa has matured from informal, often undocumented expression into a dynamic economic sector. African Leadership Magazine reports that the global art market in 2024 registered a value of about US$57 billion. The post-war and contemporary art annual value exceeded US$72million. However, Africa’s share remains modest at under 1 per cent. But it is…
Romancing depression, Living’s a failure! Death comes with hope, Of release from life; Courage needs he, Life’s rope to cut, Bull’s enduring, Neck and knife, Aren’t friends! Depression is invasive, Death welcoming, Consoles and pets you, Till almost zero hour, Point of no return! Late it is! Too, too late!! Between death, and Last breath- Comes…
Photo credit: CNN The UN’s human rights office has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza. It called it a breach of international law. BBC reports that five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday. Two others were killed, including a freelance journalist. Israel’s military said…
Photo credit: Daily Mail Bournemouth used to be a seaside resort attracting tourists, partying students, and stag dos seeking seaside relaxation. The Daily Mail reports that it has now become Britain’s new “Wild West”. Residents avoid parts of the town at night for fear of becoming a victim of crime. In one street, two of the town’s historic hotels…
I’ll use three Yoruba proverbs to describe the situation in which Nigeria has found itself: First, a person must be behind the Oro, before it starts making frightening sounds. Second, if a dog has a person behind it, it will kill a monkey. Third, if Dada can’t fight, he’s got a sharper brother. We’ve had three…
