Rishi Sunak
12 Dec
Victims of a decades-long contaminated blood scandal that has killed about 3,000 people in Britain will start receiving final compensation payments this week, the government said on Thursday. More than 30,000 people, including children, were infected with viruses such as HIV and hepatitis after being given the tainted blood between the 1970s and early…
4 Dec
From a historical standpoint, Badenoch’s current political strategy in the UK parallels that of Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), whose rise to the U.S. presidency (1933–1945) was shaped by significant challenges, including the Great Depression and World War II.
31 Jul
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a South Asian Muslim man, Mohammed Asaduzzaman, provided 500 free meals to essential service providers as a show of gratitude for their contributions to the community.
29 May 2024
The British parliament dissolved on Thursday ahead of a July 4 general election, which looks set to bring Labour to power after 14 year
29 May 2024
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has advised Nigerians and other foreign students studying in Britain that success in life does not have to be achieved by going to higher education. Sunak, in a short tweet on Wednesday, said, “You don’t have to go to university to succeed in life.” While Sunak…
24 May 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to call an early general election means his flagship smoking ban will not pass before the current parliamentary session is suspended on Friday.
21 May 2024
The UK government has announced it plans to offer 43,000 seasonal worker visas to the agricultural sector and extend the visa programme for five more years, until 2029. The decision follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's announcement of the largest-ever round of farming grants at the NFU Conference earlier this year, with £427 million available to…
20 May 2024
A disabled man who has lived in the United Kingdom (UK) for 38 years has been threatened with removal from the UK by the Home Office. Anthony Olubunmi George, 61, came to the UK at the age of 24 in 1986 from Nigeria.
10 May 2024
Britain exited recession with stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter of 2024, official data showed Friday, in a boost to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of this year's election.
4 May 2024
Britain's ruling Conservatives braced Saturday for further losses in local elections, their worst results in recent memory and a key test before a general election to be held by January.
3 May 2024
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, has revealed that the recent action to mitigate the number of dependants in the country has seen a significant fall as they have now reduced by 80 percent. Sunak in a post on X said that the figures mean that his changes to the country’s visa system…
1 May 2024
The UK government confirmed on Wednesday it has detained an unspecified number of migrants in recent days who are set to be deported to Rwanda in July under its controversial new policy. It comes a week after lawmakers ended months of parliamentary wrangling and passed a contentious law allowing some asylum seekers to be deported…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that any assault on any police personnel was criminal, stressing that it would no longer be tolerated going forward. Egbetokun stated this in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his two-day working visit to the command. "We…
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The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the Chinese government, accusing it of targeting "critical" US government infrastructure. The US Treasury said it had targeted Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated, for its role in multiple attacks since 2021 against US entities often within "critical infrastructure sectors." US State…
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Ange Postecoglou said Friday that defender Destiny Udogie has joined Tottenham's lengthy injury list, confirming the club are working hard to bolster their squad during the January transfer window. Italian left-back Udogie suffered a hamstring injury in last week's 2-2 draw with Wolves and will be out of action until February. "It looks around the…
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Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has defended French football, saying Ligue 1 is stronger than it is given credit for abroad but has not been sold well as a product. "I think Ligue 1 is a stronger league than people think abroad," De Zerbi said on Friday as the Italian was asked for his view…
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Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has fired the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and announced the dissolution of his cabinet. He also relieved all personal aides of their duties. The governor announced this decision at a special emergency executive meeting, marking a significant change in the state's administration on Friday in Lafia., Meanwhile, there…
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President Joe Biden on Friday blocked the controversial $14.9 billion sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing a strategic need to protect domestic industry -- but the move drew sharp criticism from both companies. The decision came after a government panel failed to reach consensus last month on whether the acquisition threatened US…
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Google said Friday it had paid Can$100 million to Canadian news outlets to use their content on its platform, as part of a deal with the government to offset loss of advertising revenues. Canada passed the Online News Act in 2023, joining Australia and a few countries in Europe in establishing policies to force tech…
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Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do "something special" in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of the season, has been in scintillating form, propelling Arne Slot's team into a commanding six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Egypt…
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No fewer than 13 political parties have been cleared by the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission, ODIEC, ahead of the forthcoming local council election in the state. The state electoral body unveiled the list of political parties in its office in the state's Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Government Area. With the election fixed for…
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The Czech Republic, whose embassy has represented the United States in Syria since 2012, has reopened its mission after closing it last month following the rebellion that toppled Bashar al-Assad. The Czech foreign ministry said Friday it had appointed career diplomat Vitezslav Pivonka to lead the embassy as the charge d'affaires. Prague has represented the…