The Canadian government has relaunched two programmes called the to invite caregivers for fresh applications into Canada from January 1, 2024. Canada disclosed that the two schemes are 5-year pilot programmes that allow qualified caregivers and their family members to relocate and become permanent residents. In a released modified information, the Canadian government said that experienced caregivers can […]
WHO, Partners Provide Fuel, Supplies To 2 Gaza Hospitals In High-Risk Missions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners have delivered fuel and other essential supplies to two hospitals in northern and southern Gaza this week. The UN agency, in a statement on Wednesday, said the teams that undertook the high-risk missions witnessed intense hostilities in their vicinity, as well as high patient loads and overcrowding caused by people seeking refuge. […]
In Christmas Message, Trudeau Urges Canadians To Find Strength In Differences
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians should “find strength in our differences” this Christmas. In his annual Christmas address, Trudeau called for Canadians to “love our neighbours as we love ourselves” and give back, helping those who have fallen on hard times. “Let’s share the warmth of the season with those who […]
UN General Assembly Approves $3.59bn UN Budget For 2024
The General Assembly has approved a $3.59 billion budget for the United Nations for 2024, including the establishment of a special account to finance the organisation’s peace-building fund. The Office of the President of the General Assembly, in a statement on Sunday, stated that the budget was approved on Friday. In actions […]
Israel-Hamas War: UN Security Council Delays Vote To Avoid US Veto
A United Nations (UN) security council vote, on a resolution meant to spur more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, has been delayed again. The vote, which was initially planned for Monday, was postponed to Tuesday owing to the tone of the draft’s language. The draft resolution had called for an “urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities” but […]
The Drum Online Media Collaborates With Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) To Host 2024 Edition Of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada
By Odunitan Omobomi The National Headquarters of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has shown their readiness to collaborate with The Drum Online Media Incorporation, the organizers of the annual Pan-Afrika Drum Festival In Canada, to organize the 2024 edition of Pan-Afrika Drum Festival, slated for June 27th and 28th, in Mississauga and Toronto, Canada. This was contained in a Press […]
Hunger Rises In Gaza As UN Prepares To Vote On Ceasefire Resolution
Israeli tanks and warplanes carried out new strikes on southern Gaza on Tuesday, and the U.N. said aid flows to Palestinians facing growing hunger had largely dried up because of the intensity of fighting in the Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month. In Khan Younis, southern Gaza’s main city which Israel troops began storming last week, residents said […]
UN: Failure To Respect Human Rights Causing Violent Conflicts, Instability
Volker Türk, United Nations high commissioner for human rights, says failure to respect human rights responsible for violent conflicts and instability across the world. Türk spoke on Wednesday, during a press conference organised by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) The Human Rights Day, observed yearly, commemorates the day the United Nations […]
Alcohol, Sugary Beverages Kill 10.6 Million Yearly – WHO
The World Health Organisation has called for increased taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to reduce deaths from drinking alcohol and unhealthy behaviours. The WHO, in a press statement on Tuesday, said globally 2.6 million people die from drinking alcohol every year and over eight million from an unhealthy diet. It said imposing taxes on alcohol and SSBs […]
Prince Segun Akanni Unveils Activities For The 2024 Edition Of Pan-Afrika Drum In Canada
By Odunitan Omobomi ……*Says The Festival Will Be Celebrated In Commemoration Of Canadian Multiculturalism Day In Grand Style* Still basking in the euphoria of a successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Drum Festival on July 28, 2023, organiser of the event, The Drum Online Media Incorporation is preparing to host the second edition with the theme; “Exploring the […]