Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Canada

March 12, 2026

UN humanitarian plan secures $9 billion, still needs $14 billion

UN-OCHA says it has secured $8.7 billion in funding and pledges for its 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview.

People in Gaza
March 11, 2026

Trump will welcome Iranian footballers at 2026 World Cup, Infantino says

The Iranians are billed to play all their three group stage matches across different venues in the U.S.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino
March 5, 2026

‘I don’t care’ if Iran play at FIFA World Cup in U.S.: Trump

“I really don’t care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They’re running on fumes,” said Mr Trump.

Trump, Iranian players
February 19, 2026

Canada announces new express entry draw for Nigerian workers, others

Canada has announced five new Express Entry draw categories for 2026, targeting workers from Nigeria and other countries.

Nigerians in Canada
February 15, 2026

China grants Britons, Canadians visa waiver from Tuesday

The statement noted that ordinary passport holders from both country could visit China visa free.

UK/Canada flags
February 12, 2026

UN chief laments deadly shooting at Canada school

Two additional people were found dead at a nearby home, who local police have reportedly identified as the suspect’s mother and stepbrother.

Canada school shooting
February 6, 2026

Nigeria inaugurates economic strategy to harness $8 trillion global halal market

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy to tap into the $7.7 trillion global halal market and diversify its economy.

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy t
January 31, 2026

Ondo: Police nab human traffickers, rescue 14 victims 

He said the success of the operation was in a sustained effort to curb human trafficking. 

Enugu State police
January 31, 2026

Concerns mount over rising cases of missing children in Canada

The MCSC told The Gazette in email exchanges that in 2024, Canada recorded approximately 32,680 missing children cases.

Canadian flag (credit: Konga)
January 31, 2026

Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

Ms O’Hara is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and their two sons, Matthew and Luke.

Catherine O'Hara