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16 Nov
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the monarch of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, His Majesty King Charles III, on the occasion of his 76th birthday. The governor praised the enduring historical bonds between the United Kingdom and Nigeria, in a message delivered on Thursday during a reception held at…
12 Nov
Two environmental groups kicked off a legal challenge in Scotland on Tuesday to block the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea, with activists optimistic of success after other favourable court rulings. Campaign groups Uplift and Greenpeace have brought judicial reviews at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, arguing that the…
9 Nov
Britain's royal family is facing calls for more transparency and reform of their private estates after an investigation alleged they have been profiting from public bodies while benefiting from major tax exemptions. The UK media probe also accused the estates of King Charles III and his eldest son Prince William of making big profits from…
8 Nov
The Federal Government has partnered with the United Kingdom (UK) to strengthen security in Nigeria and also work on a lasting contactless biometrics solution. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this in a statement on his official X account after meeting with the Home Secretary of the UK, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper. Tunji-Ojo said…
7 Nov
Some of the best table tennis players from across the world have arrived in Lagos for the sixth Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open, which serves
4 Nov
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja said Nigeria is committed to actualising upgraded partnership agreements with the United Kingdom in areas that directly impact citizens' livelihoods, like arts, culture, trade, and security. This is even as the Nigerian leader urged the United Kingdom to strengthen relations with Africa by showing more interest in some…
4 Nov
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, received the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary, Mr. David Lammy, in a courtesy call at the State House in Marina, hours after the British envoy arrived Nigeria in his first trip to Africa to discuss UK's new approach to the continent. Lammy, accompanied by the British High Commissioner…
4 Nov
The United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, yesterday, arrived in Nigeria on hi
3 Nov
Afenifere, on Sunday, described the emergence of Mrs. Olukemi Badenoch as the Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom as 'a pride to the black race'. Afenifere National Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, in a statement by National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the organization stated that the election of the Nigerian-Briton is a…
3 Nov
The UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy on Sunday arrived in Nigeria on his first visit to Africa. The Foreign Secretary is expected to announce the start of a five-month consultation process, to ensure African voices inform and sit at the very heart of the UK's new approach to…
2 Nov
The UK's battle-scarred Conservatives on Saturday elected "anti-woke" candidate Kemi Badenoch as its new head, making her the first black leader of a major UK party. The combative former equalities minister replaces Rishi Sunak and now faces the daunting task of reuniting a divided and weakened party emphatically ousted from power in July after 14…
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Wesley University, Ondo State, has stressed the need for an inclusive education system that accommodates all forms of students with disabilities. While stressing this during a press conference to herald the 13th convocation of the faith-based institution, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sunday Obeka, disclosed that the university is the only tertiary institution across the country that…
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Adamu Ibrahim Umaru, 48, was on Thursday paraded by the zone 6 Police Command in Cross River over allegation of defiling and impregnating his 15-year old daughter. The zone 6 spokesperson, SP Nelson Okpabi told newsmen that the suspect was arrested on Friday, November 15 based on a petition by one Aisha, the victim’s aunt.…
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President Bola Tinubu has assured of his commitment to prioritize the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable Nigerians even as his economic reforms bear fruit. President Tinubu who acknowledged that his reforms programmes had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, however, said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences.…
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China on Thursday blamed Washington's support for Taiwan for the failure of the two countries' defence ministers to meet this week, after US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called Beijing's no-show "unfortunate". Multiple US media reported this week that Austin had hoped to meet his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun at a regional summit in Laos as…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the upgrade of moribund 3,250 hectares of Eruwa Farm Settlement to an Agribusiness Industrial Hub. Makinde said that the project, once completed, would put Ibarapaland on the global agricultural map and create thousands of jobs for youths in the zone and across…
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Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced that, from Dec. 1, medical doctors in the state-owned hospitals will receive the same salary as their counterparts in federal institutions. Zulum made the announcement on Thursday as he declared open the 65th National Council on Health (NCH) Conference in Maiduguri. The event had the theme: “Accelerating…
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Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered a new injury setback after being ruled out of Saturday's clash against Leicester with a hamstring problem. James only returned to action in October after missing the start of the season. But Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca revealed on Thursday the 24-year-old England right-back will not be available for the…
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The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to rehabilitate the Kano River irrigation project in the North-West geopolitical zone for improved food production. Dr Aishetu Ndayako, Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, (EPO) said this was part of government’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Thursday in Abuja when she received a delegation from Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin Development…
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Kim Kardashian just broke the internet again—but this time, with pajamas! In the ultimate show of love for their momager, Kris Jenner, Kim and her kids rocked matching custom-made PJs printed with Kris’s face all over. Yes, you read that right—Kris Jenner’s iconic smile is now fashion! The family portrait is giving next-level tribute vibes.…
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Kenyan President William Ruto sought Thursday to turn the page on a difficult year, cancelling controversial deals with India's Adani Group and vowing to tackle corruption, police kidnappings and gender-based violence. With the country on edge over multiple issues, there was a heavy police presence around parliament in Nairobi ahead of Ruto's annual state of…