In a significant development for maritime security in the region, the Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, made its arrival in Lagos on Sunday, September 10, with a mission to combat illegal activities such as piracy and illicit trafficking. The British … Continue reading UK warship arrives in Nigeria to enhance maritime security
According to reports from the BBC, the UK government is taking steps to designate the Wagner Group, formerly led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, as a terrorist organization. A draft order is expected to be presented in parliament, allowing the government to … Continue reading UK govt. moves to designate Wagner Group as a terrorist organization
The UK government plans to invest £100 million to establish a foothold in the competitive global market for computer chips essential for powering artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. UK aims to boost national AI resources with £100m investment amidst global competition … Continue reading UK allocates £100m for global AI chip race
In the United Kingdom, the rate of inflation declined to 6.8% in the year up to July, marking a notable decrease from the 7.9% recorded in June. This marks the second consecutive month of significant inflation rate reduction, and the … Continue reading UK inflation sees second consecutive sharp decline, slipping to 6.8%
The government has raised inquiries with Amazon following a recent policy revision that has left numerous sellers unable to access their funds. Kevin Hollinrake, the small business minister, has urged Amazon to clarify how it intends to address the negative … Continue reading UK minister demands explanation from Amazon for temporary withholding of sellers’ funds
Protesters, comprising traders, gathered at the entrance of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) office to voice their concerns over the management crisis in the Abuja Market Management Limited (AMML). The protest urged the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, Olusade … Continue reading Protesters voice concerns over leadership crisis in Abuja market
A Nigerian doctor residing in the United Kingdom has faced the loss of custody of his 16-year-old son to the government following an incident where he disciplined the boy by flogging him with a belt. The details of this case … Continue reading UK based Nigerian doctor loses custody of son for flogging him with belt
US company behind ChatGPT selects London for its first international office, citing the city’s talented workforce and pro-innovation regulation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman views this move as an opportunity to attract top-notch professionals. The decision comes in the wake of … Continue reading ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, selects UK for its first international office
Two individuals have been apprehended by detectives following the tragic death of a 76-year-old Nigerian woman, Mrs. Nelly Akomah, at her residence in south London. The incident is believed to be related to a suspected burglary. Mrs. Akomah was found … Continue reading Police arrest two suspects tied to the murder of a 76-year-old Nigerian woman in the UK
The United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) have recently taken measures to impose visa bans on specific individuals in Nigeria who were involved in disrupting the 2023 elections. The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, stated that these individuals … Continue reading US and UK impose visa ban on Nigerian election disruptors
Nigerian YouTuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, has issued an apology for his remarks regarding Nigerian students studying in the United Kingdom during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Tiamiyu expressed his remorse in a video posted on his YouTube channel … Continue reading Nigerian YouTubr, Emdee Tiamiyu, apologizes for controversial comments about Nigerian students in the UK
The family of Helen Holland, an 81-year-old woman from Birchanger in Essex, has confirmed her passing after being struck by a police motorcycle while it was escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh. The incident occurred at the junction of West Cromwell … Continue reading Tragic accident claims the life of woman hit by police motorcycle escorting Duchess of Edinburgh
Analysis of data obtained from the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency reveals that a total of 128,770 Nigerian students have enrolled in universities in the United Kingdom from 2015 to the end of 2022. This growing number of Nigerian students … Continue reading Education exodus: 128,770 Nigerian students emigrate to the UK in seven years
The United Kingdom (UK) Court of Appeal has scheduled June 22 as the date to hear the appeal regarding the extraordinary rendition of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s Special Counsel, … Continue reading UK court of appeal sets June 22 for Kanu’s extraordinary rendition appeal hearing
An investigative report by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has linked former Lagos State Governor and current President-elect, Bola Tinubu, with the purchase of at least 20 properties in the UK, alongside other top Nigerian politicians. ALSO … Continue reading Investigative report exposes Tinubu, Fashola, Sanwo-Olu, and others linked to UK properties
Ike Ekweremadu, a Nigerian politician, his wife, and a doctor have been sentenced for conspiring to traffic a market trader to the UK for organ trafficking. Ekweremadu, along with his wife and medical middleman, Dr. Obinna Obeta, were found guilty … Continue reading Former Nigerian Deputy Senate President and wife sentenced to prison for organ trafficking in the UK
Former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, could face a life sentence in the UK for his role in a plot to traffic a young street trader into Britain to harvest his kidney for his sick daughter. The first … Continue reading Former Nigerian deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, to be sentenced today in UK’s organ trafficking conspiracy case
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has adopted a motion of urgent public importance appealing for clemency from the UK government over the sentencing of former deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, for organ harvesting. The motion titled “Need for Clemency for Sen … Continue reading Reps urge UK to show leniency to Ekweremadu over organ harvesting charges
Tiwa Savage, popular Nigerian singer, has been selected to perform at the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, the British monarch, in May 2023. The coronation ceremony, which will take place at Westminster Abbey, will officially crown King Charles III … Continue reading Tiwa Savage set to perform at King Charles III coronation
A couple has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly planning to extort N5 million from their relatives. The husband, a 53-year-old technician and his wife, a 48-year-old body massager and bone setter, were apprehended on Wednesday … Continue reading Couple arrested for planning fake kidnap to extort money from UK relatives
Maynard Manyowa, a Zimbabwean journalist based in the UK, has publicly expressed regret over his past decision to engage in polygamy, admitting that he only truly loved one of his wives. In response to a social media post promoting polygamy … Continue reading UK-based Zimbabwean journalist, Maynard Manyowa, expresses regret over engaging in polygamy
The United Kingdom and the United States have come together to urgently call for an immediate cessation of violence in Sudan, where clashes between the army and paramilitaries have resulted in nearly 100 casualties. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken … Continue reading US and UK jointly call for immediate ceasefire and end to violence in Sudan
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, was allegedly detained by UK immigration officials upon landing at Heathrow Airport on Friday. Prof Chinyere Okunna, a renowned Mass Communications scholar and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Paul University Awka, who … Continue reading Peter Obi detained by UK immigration officials in London for hours on allegations of impersonation. Read full story!
Medical bodies in various countries have expressed that the United Kingdom government’s code of practice for international recruitment of health and social care personnel will not deter Nigerian doctors from migrating to other countries, as freedom of movement is a … Continue reading Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors say UK restrictions won’t halt doctors’ migration
The British High Commission announced that UK Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell MP, is willing to take action against individuals who engaged in or incited violence during the recently concluded general elections in Nigeria. The UK … Continue reading UK sets to impose sanctions on electoral manipulators in Nigeria
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