The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations Migration Agency, has issued a warning to migrants about a fraudulent syndicate offering counterfeit employment letters to Nigerians aspiring to work in the United Kingdom (UK). According to the IOM, in … Continue reading Over 1,000 Nigerians stranded in UK as a result of fake employment – UN
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%
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
United Kingdom Supreme Court has issued a ruling in favor of Shell, a British multinational oil and gas company, regarding a 2011 offshore oil spill. The court concluded that Nigerian claimants were time-barred from suing Shell subsidiaries over the incident, … Continue reading Shell emerges victorious in Niger Delta oil spill lawsuit
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is set to attend the coronation of King Charles and the Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, according to Buckingham Palace. His wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will not be attending, … Continue reading Prince Harry set to attend coronation at Westminster Abbey, but Meghan won’t be present
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!
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, once hailed as the “next Steve Jobs” and the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, is set to report to prison at the end of the month after losing her bid to remain free during her appeals process. … Continue reading Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes to serve prison time starting end of April
We’ve compiled a brief report about King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on their first-ever joint state visit abroad, which was truly historic in nature. Unfortunately, the trip was marred by civil unrest and chaos in France, causing the government … Continue reading King Charles successfully concludes state visit to Germany. Read full story!
The United Kingdom announced plans to ease visa access to tackle labour shortages, which have been partially caused by the country’s stricter immigration regulations post-Brexit. Following its departure from the European Union in January 2021, the government implemented a points-based … Continue reading UK plans to ease visa requirement to allow more foreign workers come in
Richard Hugh Montgomery has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the United Kingdom government on Tuesday. His appointment is set to commence in April 2023. Montgomery will succeed Catriona Laing, … Continue reading United Kingdom appoints new high commissioner to Nigeria
The UK has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. A number of companies and prominent figures have been targeted in the latest round of sanctions. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has … Continue reading United Kingdom imposes new sanctions on Russian top companies
The UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has been fined by Lancashire Police for not wearing a seatbelt while filming a social media clip in the back of a moving car. He apologized for the “brief error of judgment” after the … Continue reading British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, fined for not wearing a seatbelt
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