A leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore group, Bello Bodejo, faced charges in a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, March 22, for allegedly establishing an unlawful ethnic militia group – Kungiya Zaman Lafiya. The charges, filed by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), accused him of violating the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Bodejo pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge and the trial is set to begin soon.
During a briefing, Immigration Minister Marc Miller highlighted Canada's significant increase in the admission of temporary residents in recent years. He emphasized the need for improvements to enhance the system's efficiency while proposing adjustments to the number of temporary residents to constitute no more than five percent of the national population over the next three years.
Canada's plan to reduce its intake of temporary foreign workers signifies a shift from its previous expansive immigration policy. The Federal Government aims to address the substantial population growth driven by high levels of immigration, which has started to outstrip job creation. This surge includes international students, foreign workers filling employment gaps, and individuals displaced by conflicts and natural disasters.
In the wake of Canada's experience with substantial population growth, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a significant reduction in the intake of temporary foreign workers. This change marks a notable departure from the nation's previous approach to immigration, aiming to balance the population growth with job creation. The Federal Government proposes to adjust the number of temporary residents to constitute no more than five percent of the national population over the next three years, down from the current 6.2 percent, which amounts to approximately 2.5 million individuals.
