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Former Prince Andrew seeks to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants
Britain’s former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has taken his legal battle to the High Court, seeking to overturn search warrants obtained…
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Israel asks Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days
Israel has told Britain to close its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem within 30 days, after the British government announced…
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Andrew and Tristan Tate seek US bail, blast jail conditions in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate have asked a Florida court to release them on bail as they fight extradition to the…
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Nigerian News
Millions witness rare solar eclipse across the UK and Europe
Millions of people across the UK and Europe gathered on Wednesday to witness a rare solar eclipse, with the event…
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Nigerian News
UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. The British High Commission announced…
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Nigerian News
UK names Vicky Seymour new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, reinforcing Britain’s diplomatic…
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Education
UK opens 2026 Chevening Scholarship applications for emerging leaders
The United Kingdom Government has opened applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarships, offering fully funded master’s degree places at universities…
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Andy Burnham set to become UK Prime Minister, promise political stability
Andy Burnham will officially become the United Kingdom’s prime minister today, replacing Keir Starmer and pledging to usher in a…
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Countries offering some of the world’s longest visitor visas
International travel is becoming more flexible as several countries introduce visitor visas that allow tourists, remote workers and long-term travellers…
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European leaders pay tribute as Starmer steps down as UK Prime Minister
Starmer announced on Monday that he would be leaving office, bringing an end to a premiership that sought to rebuild…
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Nigerian News
Convicted student faces immediate deportation after serving prison term
A Nigerian national studying in the United Kingdom (UK), Qudus Ajeyemi, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after…
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UK to ban social media access for under-16s
The United Kingdom has announced sweeping new legislation banning social media access for children under the age of 16, in…
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UK investigates claims of asylum seekers making false gay claims
The United Kingdom government has launched a high-level investigation into allegations that migrants are being coached to lie about their…
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Politics
Bola Tinubu begins historic two-day state visit to UK Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom…
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Nigerian News
Court orders UK to pay £420m compensation over 1949 Enugu coal miners massacre
An Enugu State High Court has ordered the British Government to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of…
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Donald Trump warns Britain over China ties as Starmer hails economic reset in Beijing
US President Donald Trump has warned that Britain’s efforts to deepen economic ties with China are “very dangerous,” as Prime…
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Starmer Seeks Consistent China Policy On First UK PM Visit Since 2018
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is travelling to China for a three day visit, becoming the first UK prime minister…
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UK, China Set To Reignite ‘Golden Era’ Business Talks During Starmer Visit
Britain and China are preparing to revive a “golden era” of business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing…
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Business
Air Peace boss says aviation drives Nigeria–UK trade growth
Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has emphasized the strategic importance of aviation in advancing international trade,…
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Feature
Listening ear, not Outrage: What Badenoch’s Nigerian story demands from us by Ebuka Ukoh
When the British MP spoke about her formative years in Nigeria, describing a society that, in her words, failed to…
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Egypt’s president welcomes Britain’s decision to recognise Palestine
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday welcomed Britain’s intention to recognise a Palestinian state in September if Israel does not…
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Business
UK reaffirms 99% duty-free access for Nigerian exports
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigerian trade, stating that 99% of Nigerian exports will continue to enjoy…
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Sport
UK threatens Abramovich with legal action over £2.5bn Chelsea sale fund for Ukraine
The UK government has warned former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich that it is prepared to take legal action…
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UK moves closer to EU defence pact as Starmer aims for stronger ties
On Thursday, April 24, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is on the verge of finalizing a new defence agreement with…
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UK Supreme Court rules definition of ‘Woman’ based on gender at birth
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a “woman” is based on a person’s sex at birth,…
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Sport
UK government bans Chelsea and Man City fans from traveling to the Club World Cup
On Wednesday, April 2, the UK government announced that around 150 supporters of Chelsea and Manchester City will be prohibited…
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UK, European leaders unite to draft Ukraine peace plan for US discussions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that European leaders had agreed to draft a Ukraine peace plan to…
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UK PM Starmer accuses Kemi Badenoch of seeking relevance, posing as ‘Saviour of western civilisation’
UK’s Keir Starmer has said Kemi Badenoch, had no influence on UK’s military funding decision and accused her of seeking…
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Zelensky ‘Expected’ to visit UK sunday for talks with PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to visit Britain this weekend for talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and…
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Nigerian News
Embattled Pastor Tobi Adegboyega denies UK deportation and financial misconduct claims
Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega, leader of SPAC Nation (now Nation Family), has denied allegations that he faces deportation from the…
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UK to raise university tuition fees in 2025
The administration of Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the United Kingdom will raise university tuition fees for the first time…
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Nigerian News
UK deports 44 Nigerian, Ghanaian asylum seekers in largest-ever single flight
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations in a single…
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Nigerian News
FG clarifies that UK did not support Sunday Igboho’s petition for Yoruba nation
The Federal Government has clarified that the petition submitted by Yoruba nation activist Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday…
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Badenoch, Jenrick secure final two spots in conservative leadership race
In an unexpected twist in the United Kingdom’s Conservative leadership contest, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch have advanced to the…
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Nigerian News
President Tinubu off to UK for two-week annual leave
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. The vacation is…
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Nigerian News
Tinubu returns to Abuja sunday after UK stop following China visit
President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja from the United Kingdom on Sunday. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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UK-based Nigerian nurse sentenced to 3 years for cruelty leading to son’s death
A Nigerian nurse based in the United Kingdom, Ruth Auta, has been sentenced to three years in prison for child…
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Tech
AgDevCo gets $32 million to start new African agribusiness fund
AgDevCo, a company that invests in farming and agriculture in Africa, has announced it’s raised $32 million from the UK’s…
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UK lists Nigeria, 10 others in major deportation plan amid rising asylum backlog
The government of the United Kingdom said it was ramping up efforts to expedite the return of irregular migrants to…
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UK support for Ukraine remains unwavering, says PM Starmer’s spokesperson
Britain’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, in response to comments…
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