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Canada

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
January 29, 2026

EU puts Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list

The EU joins the U.S. and Canada in designating the IRGC a terrorist group.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
January 29, 2026

2026 Privacy Day: Data misuse risks increasing in Nigeria, experts warn

Experts on Wednesday warned that rapid advances in emerging technologies are outpacing existing laws, exposing citizens to greater risks of data misuse.

Data
January 28, 2026

Police warn Nigerians planning to japa about visa scams

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, its spokesperson, Ovie Ewhubare, cautioned intending travellers against scams.

Travellers at Lagos airport
January 26, 2026

FAAN attains dual ISO certifications

According to the statement, both certificates strengthen FAAN’s credibility with international airlines. 

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
January 23, 2026

Canada denies asylum to businesswoman who fears Nigeria over 40% interest to loan sharks

The Nigerian woman claimed she refunded the actual money but was unable to cough up the 40 per cent interest.

Courtroom in Canada
January 21, 2026

NextGen innovation challenge will transform Nigeria into Africa’s Powerhouse: NBTI

The National Board for Technology Incubation says the Next Generation Challenge 2026 will entrench Nigeria as Africa’s Innovation Powerhouse.

National Board for Technology Incubation
January 19, 2026

Canadian court grants asylum relief to Nigerian woman who fears trauma from husband’s family for being childless

Mrs Olanipekun submitted an excerpt from a Nigerian blog post discussing infertility and societal attitudes towards childless women.

Courtroom in Canada
January 13, 2026
Nigerian passports
January 13, 2026

Singapore’s passport most powerful globally in 2026; Japan, South Korea second: Report

The United Arab Emirates ranks fifth, New Zealand sixth, Australia seventh, Canada eighth, and Malaysia nineth.

Singapore's passport