Welfare
Cotton introduces bill to add mandatory prison terms and deportation consequences for non-citizens convicted of federal welfare fraud
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Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, introduced legislation that would require mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain non-citizens and naturalized Americans convicted of stealing federal welfare funds, and would pair those penalties with expanded immigration consequences including expedited deportation in some cases.
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to enhancing the welfare of families left behind by deceased soldiers. This pledge came during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abeokuta. He also committed ongoing assistance to military veterans.
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A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's freeze on billions in childcare and welfare funding to five blue states, following lawsuits. HHS rolls out stricter disbursement rules while critics highlight larger TANF misuse in states like Mississippi.
The Ansar-ud-Deen Foundation has inaugurated prominent Nigerians, including banker Abdulfatai Akin Kekere-Ekun, as members of its Board of Trustees. The ceremony occurred at the MUSON Centre in Lagos, marking a key step in the society's long-standing mission. Leaders emphasized transparency and alignment with Islamic values in the foundation's operations.
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Immigrant labor is shouldering an ever-larger share of Sweden's welfare system, especially in elderly care. A report from Sweden's Municipalities and Regions (SKR) shows a sharp rise in foreign-born municipal and regional employees over the past decade. The proportion has increased from 13 to 22 percent in municipalities and from 14 to 20 percent in regions.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to releasing N11.995 billion within 72 hours to settle outstanding arrears for doctors and other health workers amid a nationwide strike. This follows a high-level meeting with the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), which began an indefinite strike on Saturday over unpaid salaries and welfare issues. The pledge includes payments for accoutrement allowances and builds on recent disbursements totaling over N40 billion.
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Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti announced an increase in incentives for honorary teachers to Rp400,000 per month starting in 2026, as a gift for National Teacher's Day. The announcement came after the launch of National Teacher's Month 2025 in Jakarta. This year's incentives have been distributed to over 300,000 teachers.