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13 Dec
Britain's economy shrank for the second consecutive month in October, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow to the Labour government that has made economic growth a priority.
12 Nov
The UK will aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 81 percent on 1990 levels by 2035, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, as his government ramps up its ambitions on climate change. The previous government in London committed in 2021 to curb such emissions by 78 percent over the same period compared to 1990.…
7 Nov
Keir Starmer has insisted that the UK-US special relationship will "prosper" under Donald Trump but the British prime minister's Labour government has multiple reasons to fear the Republican's presidential comeback. Possible trade wars, Labour ministers' unflattering comments about Trump, and any role for Starmer critic Elon Musk in Trump's administration, would make for a bumpy…
26 Oct
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Iran should not respond after Israel on Saturday launched strikes against the Islamic Republic
22 Oct
UK public borrowing rose more than expected in September, official data showed Tuesday, as the new Labour government prepares for its first
22 Oct
The United Kingdom (UK) government will not apologise over Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade at this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) summit in Samoa, Downing Street has said.
The United Kingdom (UK) has issued the largest sanctions yet on Russian 'shadow fleet' after its invasion of Ukraine
10 Oct
Britain's new Labour government will on Thursday take a key step towards delivering major reforms to workers' rights when it presents its employment bill to parliament, pitting unions against businesses. Almost 100 days since Keir Starmer became prime minister following his Labour party's landslide general election win, Britain gets to see the fine detail of…
2 Oct
Israel has vowed "there will be repercussions" following an "extensive" missile attack by Iran. In a move anticipated by officials, nearly 200 missiles were launched earlier this evening, according to Israel's army radio.
20 Sep
    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will no longer accept gifts of clothing, his office said Friday, responding to growing pressure from political opponents accusing him of hypocrisy. READ ALSO:Keir Starmer: From radical lawyer to Labour leader   While the gifts have been declared and do not breach parliamentary rules, the row broke as…
10 Sep
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces an early test of his young premiership on Tuesday when lawmakers vote on a controversial plan to end fuel benefits for millions of pensioners. The proposed cuts have sparked anger among some MPs within the ruling Labour party and set up the first flashpoint with its union backers since…
29 Aug
Britain's Labour government is planning "a major surge" in returns of irregular migrants to countries including Iraq, an official said Thurs
7 Aug
This has been a particularly hot summer around the world – in more ways than one. Around the world, from Nigeria to the United Kingdom and locations in between, protesters are tackling their leaders over a number of grievances, ranging from economic hardship, illegal immigration, and even to disputed elections. No sooner have the recent…

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  Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has presented a budget of N1.188 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the 3-man Victor Oko-Jumbo led Rivers State House of Assembly.   The budget, tagged "Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development," aimed to consolidate the state's economic growth, accelerate development, and improve the living standards of its…
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers to support efforts to combat hunger and youth unemployment by providing land for credible investors in the agricultural sector. The foremost traditional ruler made this appeal on Monday during a tour of the multi-billion-naira Agbeyewa farms in Itapaji-Ekiti in the Ikole local…
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The Kano State Government says it has enrolled inmates into its healthcare contributory scheme in the state to enhance free and quality healthcare services while in custody. This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano Command, CSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, on Monday in Kano. Kofar-Nasarawa…
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A socio-cultural platform, Benin Consultative Forum (BCF) envisioned to unite, inspire, and empower Benin indigenes was unveiled at the weekend. Speaking at the formal unveiling ceremony, the President of BCF and former Inspector-General of Police Dr. Solomon Arase, said, “Today is a defining moment for the Benin people. The BCF is more than an organization.…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze on Monday in the northern region with visibility range of 2Km to 5Km. It forecast localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km throughout the forecast…
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The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has stated that no amount of oil drilling and selling would take Nigeria out of underdevelopment, suggesting diversification of the economy. He cited countries like Malaysia, India and China as those that were once on the cadre with Nigeria but invested in economic diversification and now…
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A group known as Concerned Igbo Elites Forum has described the selection of Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi as the 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo as kangaroo nomination, saying 'it's totally unacceptable and bias.' The group stated this in a statement signed by…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after the EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the…
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A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday sentenced a sales representative, Felicia Gabriel to 15 months imprisonment for stealing N1.2m from her employer. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel, sentenced Gabriel after she pleaded guilty to theft and begged the court for leniency. Emmanuel, however, gave the convict an option of N30,000 fine. The magistrate also…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned hearing until Jan. 2, 2025, in the application filed by a suspect Adun Adewale, who begged to retake his plea after pleading guilty to a charge. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after O.A Olaleye, who appeared for Adewale, prayed the court for a short adjournment…