Mark Cuban Acquires Ownership Stake in Brampton Honey Badgers
BRAMPTON, ON – Billionaire entrepreneur, investor, and former Shark Tank star Mark Cuban has acquired an ownership stake in the Brampton Honey Badgers, bringing one of basketball’s most recognizable business figures to the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The announcement
Who Will Lead Oshawa’s Next Generation of Community Builders? Rotary Club Begins New Year with a Call to Serve
Who will step forward to help shape Oshawa’s next generation of volunteers, leaders, and community builders? That question is becoming increasingly important as Oshawa continues to grow, welcome new residents, attract businesses, and become a more diverse city. Like many voluntee
UPU Canada Set to Host Global Urhobo Gathering as International Convention Returns with a ‘New Dawn of Unity, Culture and Emerging Voices’
By Ochuko Kokofe The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated gatherings of the Nigerian diaspora in Canada as the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Canada prepares to host its 2026 International Convention from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the prestigious D
3 mocktails to elevate your Mother’s Day hosting game
(NC) If you’re looking to elevate your Mother’s Day hosting game this year, strawberries are a simple but impactful ingredient. Naturally sweet and vibrant, they add flavour, visual appeal and nutritional benefit. For instance, according to Health Canada, just one cup of strawber
Why Some Life Insurance Policies Become Financial Burden And How Immigrant Canadians Can Avoid The Tr
As more immigrant Canadians embrace permanent life insurance for wealth building, retirement planning, and family protection, financial experts are warning that poorly structured policies could become future financial burdens if not properly reviewed and managed. From Universal L
Federal government announces nearly $1B investment to modernize small craft harbours across Canada
The Canadian federal government has unveiled plans to invest nearly $1 billion over the next five years to repair, maintain and modernize the country’s small craft harbour network, in what officials describe as the largest investment ever made in the sector. The funding, announce
Customs hands over stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, others smuggled from Canada -
Customs hands over stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, others smuggled from Canada
Botswana Mourns Ex-President Festus Mogae at 86
Former Botswana president Festus Mogae, celebrated for steering the nation through turbulent HIV/AIDS years and a period of economic expansion, has died at the age of 86. The announcement was made by the Botswana presidency, marking the end of an era for one of southern Africa’s
France To Quit NATO if Melenchon Emerges President
French political figure Jean-Luc Mélenchon has declared that France could pull out of NATO should he ascend to the presidency, insisting the alliance largely functions as a tool of United States dominance, according to comments reported by French media. “If I am president, France
Rome Nets Ex-Ambassador in Visa Scandal Probe
Italian authorities have arrested Piergabriele Papadia de Bottini di Sant’Agnese, former Italy’s ambassador to Uzbekistan, in Rome over allegations tied to an illicit Schengen visa scheme. According to La Repubblica, investigators accuse the diplomat and his alleged associate, Ta
Customs recover stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghinis, G-Wagon from Canada in Lagos - The
Customs recover stolen Rolls-Royce, Lamborghinis, G-Wagon from Canada in Lagos The
EFCC declares former minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged diversion of public funds
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds. In a statement published on its official platform, the anti-corrupti
Navigating the healthcare system in Canada as a new Nigerian immigrant - Tribune Online
Navigating the healthcare system in Canada as a new Nigerian immigrant Tribune Online
Nigerian community in Canada mourns as preteen boy drowns, six-year-old girl falls to death from 28th-floor apartment -
Nigerian community in Canada mourns as preteen boy drowns, six-year-old girl falls to death from 28th-floor apartment
I cried after Japan deported me on my first overseas trip — Canada-based entrepreneur -
I cried after Japan deported me on my first overseas trip — Canada-based entrepreneur
Mazi Godson Azu And High Commissioner Aminu Dalhatu Hold Consultations At The Court Of St. Jamess, London - thenigerianvoice.com
Mazi Godson Azu And High Commissioner Aminu Dalhatu Hold Consultations At The Court Of St. Jamess, London thenigerianvoice.com
Thousands of taxpayers’ data exposed in CRA breaches — What you should know
Canada’s privacy watchdog says more than 42,000 confirmed individual data breaches have occurred at the since 2020, exposing confidential taxpayer information to unauthorized access. In a special report to Parliament released Thursday, Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said
EPL: Bruno Fernandes wins FWA Player of the Year award ahead of Declan Rice
Bruno Fernandes has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year after an outstanding season with Manchester United. The United captain becomes the club’s first winner of the prestigious award since Wayne Rooney claimed it in 2010. The 31-year-old ear
Goodluck Jonathan challenges suit seeking to stop 2027 bid
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged a lawsuit seeking to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja by lawyer Johnmary Jideobi, seeks to stop Jonathan from running for president again on the grounds
Embassy Honours Victorious Nigerian Football Team In Beijing - Voice of Nigeria
Embassy Honours Victorious Nigerian Football Team In Beijing Voice of Nigeria
Nigerian goverment bans honorary degree recipients from using ‘Dr’ title, warns against academic fraud
The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy barring recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr,” describing the practice as academic misrepresentation that could attract legal and reputational sanctions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the directi
CNN Founder Ted Turner Is Dead
Media titan Ted Turner, the man who rewrote the rules of broadcasting with round-the-clock news, has died at 87, according to CNN. In 1980, Turner flipped the switch on Cable News Network, the first channel devoted entirely to rolling news, planting a flag that would soon dominat
Honda pauses $15bn Canada EV plant as demand shifts
Honda Motor Co. has reportedly put its planned $15 billion electric vehicle (EV) plant in Canada on hold, as weakening demand in the United States pushes the company to refocus on hybrid models across North America. The development was first reported by Nikkei Asia. Responding to
Senate tightens rules ahead of 2027, sidelines incoming political heavyweights
Nigeria’s Senate has moved decisively to reshape its leadership framework ahead of the 2027 general elections, which will usher in the 11th National Assembly. The revised structure introduces stricter eligibility criteria that could exclude a wave of incoming political heavyweigh
Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress - Travel And Tour World
Brazil Joins Canada, Egypt, United States, France, Netherlands, Australia and More in Raising Visa Barriers Against Nigerians, Deepening the Travel Crisis and Undermining Nigeria’s Diplomatic Standing Despite Passport Ranking Progress Travel And Tour World
Canada Fast-Tracks 33,000 Temporary Foreign Workers for Permanent Residency
By: Ochuko Kokofe New policy opens doors for thousands of Nigerians and other immigrants contributing to the Canadian economy. In a significant shift aimed at stabilizing the labour market and rewarding economic contributors, the Government of Canada has announced plans to fast-t
Canada Unveils $1.1bn Lifeline for Firms Hit by U.S. Metal Tariffs
The government of Mark Carney has announced a major relief package worth C$1.5 billion (about $1.1 billion) to support Canadian companies affected by new U.S. tariff rules on metal-containing imports. The policy shift by the administration of Donald Trump introduced a 25% tariff
Into Migration Yet to Refund Nigerian Woman’s N3.6m After Failed Visa Applications - FIJ NG
Into Migration Yet to Refund Nigerian Woman’s N3.6m After Failed Visa Applications FIJ NG
130 Nigerians seek repatriation after latest anti-immigration protests in South Africa - MSN
130 Nigerians seek repatriation after latest anti-immigration protests in South Africa MSN
NIDCOM, IOM, EU, key stakeholders drive National Diaspora Policy review - Blueprint Newspapers
NIDCOM, IOM, EU, key stakeholders drive National Diaspora Policy review Blueprint Newspapers
Carney announces $270M military aid package for Ukraine
Canada will provide additional military assistance to Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Monday at the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, stating that Canada will contribute
US lifts visa freeze affecting Nigerians, other foreign-trained doctors
The United States has reversed its earlier suspension of visa processing for foreign-trained physicians, allowing doctors from Nigeria and about 38 other countries to resume their applications. A report by The New York Times indicated that the restriction, introduced in January,
NiDCOM, IOM to Review Nigeria’s Diaspora Policy Implementation - Voice of Nigeria
NiDCOM, IOM to Review Nigeria’s Diaspora Policy Implementation Voice of Nigeria