Nigeria @ 63: Which way forward? – Adewale Sobowale
Nigeria is 63! The people are so industrious that they can be found doing business in private and government institutions at home and abroad. Of course, like in every nation, some are busy tainting the country’s image. However, what can we say about the country itself? It’s besieged by various problems that might have been […]
Malta warns EU on Niger migrants!
The Maltese authorities have warned about the influx to Southern Europe of migrants from Niger and the Sahel region in Africa. GBNI reports that the president of Malta, George Vella said unless action is taken on the violence occurring in those places, the problem will continue. Taken against the fact has announced the withdrawal of […]
Opposition leader criticizes dental care for migrants!
Friedrich Merz, leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union in Germany has spoken against the government’s approach to immigration. The AP reports that he mentioned that large numbers of unsuccessful asylum applicants were getting full benefits at the expense of German citizens. Merz said, “They sit at the doctor’s and get their teeth redone, and […]
Ukrainian refugees employed in the Netherlands
Statistics Netherlands has revealed that the employment rate of Ukrainian refugees has seen a 50% increase this year. Scenvisa news reports that data show that as of May 1, 2023, about half of the Ukrainian refugees between the ages of 15 and 64 were employed. Most Ukrainians in the Netherlands work part-time. 29% of them […]
Migration crisis in Costa Rica!
Authorities in Costa Rica intend declaring on their way to M a state of emergency because of an increased volume of migrants on their way to the United States via Mexico. Merco Press reports that since January, over 386,000 migrants have passed through the border from Panama into Costa Rica. The President of Costa Rica, […]
130 million students are victims of cyberbullying – UN
According to findings by UNICEF, 130 million students worldwide experience cyberbullying. UN News reports that this has been made more serious by the spread of digital technologies. It is estimated that one in three students from 11 to 15 is a victim. Anxiety, emotional distress and child abuse are among the damaging consequences of cyberbullying. […]
Minors assumed to be minority!
In Italy, the Ombudsman for Childhood and Adolescence, Carla Garlatti has said the principle of minority for unaccompanied minors arriving in the country must continue to be applied. ANSA reports that Garlatti said, “It must not be, and can not be touched,” during her presentation of her office’s report to parliament. Her comments were made […]
Braverman rejects asylum claims by gays!
UK Home Secretary has said anti-gay discrimination is not a qualification for asylum in her country. BBC reports that while speaking in a US think tank on Tuesday, Braverman questioned whether the application of the UN’s Refugee Convention is “fit for our modern age”. She is reported to have told an audience at the right-wing […]
Biden joins workers’ picket!
President Joe Biden has decided to join the United Auto Workers pickets on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers. AP reports that the move underscores an allegiance to labour unions that appears to be unparalleled in presidential history. Experts say they can not recall an instance when a sitting president has joined […]
At the US-Mexico border!
At the border, many migrants trek through the Rio Grande from Mexico and some often have crises on their hands. DailyMail.com reports that in a particular instance, some had their belts tied together to create a rope which they held on to but it broke. The river then swept away a mother and her one-year-old […]
