Canada immigration’s authorities ramped up deportations in 2025, removing 366 Nigerians between January and October, the highest pace in over a decade. Official Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) data reveals 974 Nigerians currently in the “removal in progress” inventory, signaling intensified Canada deportation efforts targeting failed asylum seekers and non-compliant migrants. This surge reflects broader Canadian immigration reforms, driven by housing shortages, labor pressures, and border security concerns, placing Nigeria prominently among affected nationalities. As Nigerians remain a top source of new immigrants and citizens, these statistics underscore tensions between Canada’s welcoming policies for skilled workers and its strict enforcement against inadmissible individuals. The data, updated…
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Nigeria’s Value Added Tax (VAT) landscape shifted dramatically on January 1, 2026, with stricter enforcement targeting high-value transactions as social media influencer Raye sparked a national conversation by sharing a receipt showing a staggering ₦487,500 VAT deduction on ₦6.5 million in purchases. Her viral X post, captioned “Tax don start”, captures the raw frustration echoing across digital creators, small businesses, and everyday Nigerians grappling with the new tax laws in Nigeria. This incident highlights the Federal Government’s push for tax transparency and revenue generation amid economic pressures. As VAT collection tightens, influencers and online entrepreneurs face unprecedented scrutiny. Raye’s outcry has ignited debates on Nigeria VAT 2026, fairness…
In the aftermath of U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in Sokoto State, Northern Nigeria violence has surged dramatically. Armed groups, including bandits, Boko Haram, and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, have unleashed a wave of deadly attacks, kidnappings, and destruction across multiple states. This Nigeria security crisis has claimed at least 47 lives, led to 35 abductions, and injured over a dozen others between December 25, 2025, and January 2, 2026, according to media reports and local tallies. The strikes, part of a broader U.S. counterterrorism effort, appear to have displaced militants, prompting retaliatory bandit kidnappings Nigeria…
In a shocking turn of events that has cast a shadow over Switzerland New Year’s celebrations, a fierce fire ripped through a lively party at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana, an elite Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland. According to reports, the Switzerland fire New Year’s party incident, which unfolded in the early hours of January 1, 2026, left several people dead and multiple others injured, according to initial reports from authorities. The Crans-Montana fire incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time, transforming what should have been a joyous welcome to 2026 into a scene of chaos and heartbreak.…
In a raw and emotional TikTok Live stream on January 1, 2026, Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller officially announced his breakup with girlfriend and fellow content creator Jarvis, marking the end of one of social media’s most-watched power couples. The Peller Jarvis breakup revelation comes just two weeks after Peller’s shocking suicide attempt via a deliberate car crash, which led to his hospitalization and subsequent arrest. According to reports, the 20-year-old TikToker, real name Habeeb Hamzat, addressed millions of followers during the Thursday livestream, his voice cracking as he detailed the split. “Jarvis and I have officially broken up. For now,…
Hollywood icon Will Smith, fresh off his controversial 2022 Oscars slap and a musical reinvention, now confronts explosive sexual harassment allegations in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court just before New Year’s Eve 2025. The plaintiff, professional violinist and former America’s Got Talent finalist Brian King Joseph, accuses the Oscar-winning actor of grooming him during Smith’s “Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour,” escalating from professional collaboration to alleged personal boundary violations. According to reports, court documents obtained by Fox News, Joseph’s ordeal began with a December 2024 performance that caught Smith’s eye, leading to an invitation to…
In a provocative policy pivot, China has slapped a 13% value-added tax (VAT) on condoms, contraceptive pills, and related devices starting January 1, 2026, scrapping a 30-year exemption. Dubbed the “China taxes condoms” initiative by global media, this measure signals Beijing’s escalating war on the world’s steepest population decline, as the second-largest economy confronts a demographic crisis threatening long-term growth. According to reports, the tax aligns with standard rates on consumer goods, aiming to subtly discourage contraception and nudge couples toward larger families. Officials frame it within broader “fertility-friendly” reforms, but critics decry it as coercive, harking back to the…
In a bold church service moment that’s ignited a firestorm across Nigerian social media, Bishop Dayo Olutayo, younger brother of Faith Oyedepo, wife of Living Faith Church founder Bishop David Oyedepo, publicly introduced his new wife, Funmilola Akinrinde, as the church’s “Mummy GO.” According to source, the December 14, 2025, announcement at Unity Worship Centre’s Thanksgiving service, streamed live on Facebook, has drawn fierce reactions, blending celebration, criticism, and conspiracy theories. The Bishop Dayo Olutayo new wife reveal unfolded defiantly. “Whoever wants to be angry, should be angry. Help me welcome Funmilola Akinrinde. This is my wife, if you are…
On January 1, 2026, Nigeria officially launched its transformative new tax laws and fiscal reforms, a move steeped in promise and public apprehension. Signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in June 2025, the Nigeria Tax (Fair Taxation and Informal Sector) Act and companion legislations aim to overhaul the nation’s revenue framework. Despite vocal opposition urging a delay, the federal government pressed ahead, betting on these changes to foster fiscal sustainability amid economic pressures. President Tinubu, in a Tuesday address, reiterated that the reforms would not burden ordinary citizens, countering fears amplified by inflation-weary Nigerians. This rollout follows months…
In the frenzied moment of New Year’s celebration, a fireworks shop in Ozoro community, Delta State, Nigeria, was engulfed in flames as exuberant youths popped fireworks to herald the dawn of 2026. Wahalaupdate’s live correspondent witnessed the harrowing transformation from ecstatic revelry to desperate survival, underscoring the perilous edge of Nigeria’s festive traditions in this vibrant Isoko North town. This real-life incident, unfolding precisely at 12:02 AM on January 1, 2026, has ignited urgent debates on fireworks safety, youth exuberance, and market regulations. The Pulsing Heart of Ozoro’s Midnight Festivities Ozoro, a dynamic semi-urban center in Delta State’s Isoko North…