United Kingdom
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World/Foreign News
Andy Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, set to become UK prime minister
Veteran British politician Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for…
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UK prime minister Keir Starmer bows to severe political pressure from lawmakers, resigns
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Keir Starmer, has officially resigned from office as both the Prime Minister…
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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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Nigerian News
UK announces restrictions for Tinubu visit
The United Kingdom government has announced a series of major airspace and road restrictions ahead of the official state visit…
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World/Foreign News
Teenager charged with murder of Nigerian man in London
The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom have charged a 17-year-old boy with murder following the fatal stabbing of a…
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Football
UK PM warns Abramovich clock is ticking over Chelsea sale fund
The United Kingdom Prime Minister has issued a stern warning to former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, stating that…
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Nigerian students benefit as UK eases startup visa rules
International students in the United Kingdom including thousands of Nigerians will soon be able to switch directly to the Innovator…
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UK recognises State of Palestine, holds flag-raising ceremony in London
The United Kingdom has officially recognised the State of Palestine, joining Australia, Canada, and Portugal in what is being described…
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UK junior driver doctors begin five-day strike after talks with Labour government collapse
Thousands of junior doctors across the United Kingdom began a five-day strike on Friday after pay negotiations with the Labour…
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G7 says Iran ‘can never’ have nuclear weapons
The G7 reaffirmed at The Hague that the Islamic Republic of Iran could never have nuclear weapons. The group indicated…
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World/Foreign News
120,000 Nigerians moved to the UK in 2024 — second only to India
In a striking shift in global migration patterns, Nigeria has emerged as the second-largest source of long-term migrants to the…
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Nigerian News
UK hails Tinubu’s bold reforms as game-changer for Nigerian economy, but flags insecurity and visa fraud as threats
On Wednesday, May 14, the United Kingdom offered a rare and resounding endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing…
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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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Health/Lifestyle
UK approves landmark breast cancer drug capivasertib for NHS use
A new drug that slows the spread of an aggressive, incurable type of breast cancer has been approved for use…
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Entertainment
Skales claims jungle justice explains Nigeria’s lower crime rate compared to UK
On Wednesday, April 9, Nigerian Afrobeats singer Skales made a bold statement during an interview on Just Vibes, suggesting that…
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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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Entertainment
Burna Boy’s mum, Bose Ogulu, nominated for Manager of the Year at 2025 Music Week Awards
Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of global music sensation Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year…
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World/Foreign News
US excludes UK, Nigeria, and others from 2025 visa-free entry list
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the United States announced the updated list of countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program…
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Nigerian News
UK PM Starmer vows to support steel workers despite US tariff hike
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised that his government would not abandon steel workers, emphasizing…
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Education
Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru, sends 204 indigenes to the UK on scholarship
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has sent 204 indigenes of the state to the United Kingdom on scholarships as part…
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Entertainment
Tacha gives reason for relocating abroad
On Friday, December 13, 2024, former Big Brother Naija housemate Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, opened up about…
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Business
UK watchdog announces plans to fully regulate crypto by 2026
On Tuesday, November 26, the UK's financial watchdog revealed plans to introduce complete rules for cryptocurrency by 2026, as the…
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World/Foreign News
Three ‘unexplained’ deaths discovered at elderly care home in UK
On Wednesday, October 23, police reported that three individuals have been found dead at the Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage,…
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Starmer to become first UK PM to address trade unions in 15 years
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will become the first UK leader to address the annual meeting of Britain’s trade unions…
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Politics
2Face Idibia hails Burna Boy as top five in the world
Nigerian music legend, 2Face Idibia, has praised his colleague, Burna Boy, as one of the top five music artists globally.
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Unemployment rate has risen, expect cuts in interest rates – ONS
Unemployment in the United Kingdom has increased as wages no longer grow, according to data by the Office for National…
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You can no longer bring dependents – UK to immigrant health workers
The United Kingdom has now ruled that immigrants who entered the country in the past year on Health and Care…
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King Charles III Admitted To Hospital For Prostate Surgery
King Charles III was on Friday admitted to a London hospital for scheduled surgery, Buckingham Palace said, a week after…
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