At least, I’ve not said he’s dumb. I wouldn’t want to incur the wrath of a valued friend But isn’t it foolishness for Mr Buhari to announce his willingness to reform the police? It’s not an unexpected pity that he couldn’t see that youth are not only fighting for the end of SARS. Indeed, they’re…
There are various ways of describing situations. These days, when something bad happens to some, they say, “Nigeria has happened to them.” But pray, I will boldly say Nigeria has happened to me when I’m making progress no matter how little. The Yoruba will say, apemora lan pe temidire. My Bible says, “Pray for the…
Photo credit: The Nation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called for expanding legal migration opportunities for Pakistani skilled workers and professionals in European countries, saying pathways could help meet labour-market needs while reducing migrants’ vulnerability to smuggling networks. Business Recorder reports that he made these remarks while speaking to Magnus Brunner, European Union Commissioner…
Photo credit: Taipei Times Employers are not required to support a foreign worker’s family if the worker becomes pregnant, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) said yesterday, following complaints from an employer who discovered a caregiver they recently hired was pregnant. Taipei Times reports that the ministry urged the public not to spread misinformation, saying pregnant foreign domestic workers…
Photo credit: CW39 Houston Climate activists picketed outside the African Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday, calling for an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent and accusing energy companies of prioritizing profits over people and the environment. The Associated Press reports that Greenpeace Africa and Extinction Rebellion…
Scarborough was the focal point for Toronto’s mayoral campaign on Thanksgiving, with the main candidates making their stops in the city’s east end. City News reports that Mayor Olivia Chow attended an event hosted by the Chinese Cultural Centre and served meals to seniors. She was technically present in her capacity as mayor, but she…
