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World Stage

Man, 92, jailed for life over murder in 1967

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A 92-year-old man was on Tuesday told he would die in prison after he was jailed for a 1967 rape and murder, in what is thought to be the UK’s …

Man, 92, jailed for life over murder in 1967 Read More
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Business / Top Stories

Breaking: Date set for direct flight kick off from Abuja to London Heathrow airport

June 22, 2025June 22, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

Nigeria flag carrier, Air Peace, is set to commence direct flight operations to London Heathrow Airport from Abuja on October 26, 2025. This landmark achievement follows sustained diplomatic efforts by …

Breaking: Date set for direct flight kick off from Abuja to London Heathrow airport Read More
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Business

Air Peace gets UK authority for Abuja-Heathrow flight

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 - by Suleiman Idris

Nigerian giant carrier, Air Peace Airlines Limited have received the clearance to commence flight operations into the popular Heathrow airport in the United Kingdom beginning from October 26, 2025. Air …

Air Peace gets UK authority for Abuja-Heathrow flight Read More
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Metro

Nigerian man ‘lands in trouble for forcefully kissing patient’ in UK hospital

June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

A York Hospital healthcare worker, Adewale Kudabo found guilty of sexually assaulting a patient by kissing her against her will has been sentenced to one year in prison. Kudabo, 47, …

Nigerian man ‘lands in trouble for forcefully kissing patient’ in UK hospital Read More
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World Stage

Why I called for tougher immigration controls in UK — Kemi Badenoch

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has explained her position on immigration control, calling for tougher measures on both legal and illegal migration to ensure fairness for British citizens. Speaking …

Why I called for tougher immigration controls in UK — Kemi Badenoch Read More
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Sports

Eberechi Eze: Crystal Palace star holds traditional wedding in London

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 - by Admin III

Eberechi Eze, UK-born Nigerian footballer traditionally tied the knot with Izuthe Mulatto, his wife on Friday. The ceremony took place at The Manor in Bromley, London, and was attended by …

Eberechi Eze: Crystal Palace star holds traditional wedding in London Read More
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World Stage

UK charges 3rd suspect for targeting PM Starmer property

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025 - by Admin III

A third man, a Ukrainian, has been charged over a series of arson attacks targeting properties linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, police said on Wednesday. Petro Pochynok, 34, …

UK charges 3rd suspect for targeting PM Starmer property Read More
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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Princess Opeyemi: 29-year-old Nigerian-British elected UK’s youngest Mayor

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 - by Admin III

Princess Opeyemi Bright has been sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now holds the esteemed position of First Citizen of …

Princess Opeyemi: 29-year-old Nigerian-British elected UK’s youngest Mayor Read More
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Entertainment

Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged bottle attack in nightclub

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 - by Admin III

U.S. rapper Chris Brown was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester in connection with an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub …

Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged bottle attack in nightclub Read More
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Nigerian News

Immigration: UK government to consult Nigeria on new visa rules

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 - by Admin III

The British High Commission in Nigeria has said it will engage with relevant partners in the federal government once implementation details of the UK’s new immigration reforms are made available. …

Immigration: UK government to consult Nigeria on new visa rules Read More
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Metro

African man ‘lands in trouble’ for attempting to meet minor for s3x in UK

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

An African man whose name was yet to be known has been arrested while waiting for a minor he had allegedly solicited sex from online. The video making rounds on …

African man ‘lands in trouble’ for attempting to meet minor for s3x in UK Read More
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World Stage

UK announces end to overseas social care recruitment

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

The United Kingdom has announced a clampdown on care worker visas as part of a sweeping immigration reform aimed at reducing reliance on foreign labour in lower-skilled roles. According to …

UK announces end to overseas social care recruitment Read More
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World Stage

UK slashes graduate visa from 2 years to 18 months

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Admin III

The United Kingdom government, Monday, shortened the post-study Graduate Route visa from two years to 18 months. The development is part of a sweeping crackdown on what the UK described …

UK slashes graduate visa from 2 years to 18 months Read More
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World Stage

UK police recover body of 16-year-old Nigerian who drowned in Colwick Country Park

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Admin III

The body of a 16-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Valentine Ikechukwu, who drowned while swimming in a lake at Colwick Country Park on April 30, has been recovered. Nottinghamshire Police shared a …

UK police recover body of 16-year-old Nigerian who drowned in Colwick Country Park Read More
World Stage

Trump to announce ‘trade deal’ with UK

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Admin III

The United States and Britain were reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump’s tariffs assault, but the scope of the …

Trump to announce ‘trade deal’ with UK Read More
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World Stage

UK: Kemi Badenock dares Tory critics on resignation calls

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Admin III

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has rejected calls for her to resign following the party’s disastrous local election results, warning that changing leaders again “won’t be enough.” The Tories lost over …

UK: Kemi Badenock dares Tory critics on resignation calls Read More
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Judiciary

Cybercrimes: When Nigeria, UK took a stand

May 5, 2025May 5, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

Transnational crime has become a big problem for both the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria. Going forward, collaborations are on the table to curtail the unlawful activities, KEHINDE OSASONA reports. …

Cybercrimes: When Nigeria, UK took a stand Read More
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Metro

UK-based Nigerian nurse found d3ad

May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 - by Admin III

A UK-based Nigerian nurse has reportedly been found dead in her apartment in Leeds, United Kingdom. Another Nigerian nurse, Ibironke Khadeejah Quadri shared the sad story on X during the …

UK-based Nigerian nurse found d3ad Read More
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Health / Top Stories

Omeje: How Nigerian surgeon led ‘rare’ life-saving surgery for UK-born girl ‘without heart’

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Ikenna Okonkwo

Turning a rare situation to life-saving opportunity is certainly how to describe an intense medical solution that triggered the survival hope and living times of Vanellope Hope Wilkins who was …

Omeje: How Nigerian surgeon led ‘rare’ life-saving surgery for UK-born girl ‘without heart’ Read More
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Sports

UK resumes visa application services in Enugu, Port Harcourt

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 - by Admin III

The United Kingdom has resumed visa application services in Enugu, months after closing its centre in the city. The British High Commission through its update on Wednesday said visa application …

UK resumes visa application services in Enugu, Port Harcourt Read More
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Nigerian News

FG, UK vow to fight cybercrimes to standstill  

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 - by Kehinde Osasona

The federal government has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom (UK) to combat the menace of cybercrime between the two countries. At the MoU signing …

FG, UK vow to fight cybercrimes to standstill   Read More
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Security & Crime

‘Arms trafficking’: Collaborate on probe over British Army Major’s role, CSOs tell UK government

April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 - by Admin III

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of …

‘Arms trafficking’: Collaborate on probe over British Army Major’s role, CSOs tell UK government Read More
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Nigerian News / World Stage

UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana

April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 - by Admin III

The United Kingdom on Friday confirmed that 43 persons were returned to Nigeria and Ghana. On the reasons, the government cited immigration offences, including failed asylum applications and criminal convictions. …

UK deports 43 to Nigeria, Ghana Read More
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Nigerian News

Nigerian asylum seekers flood UK

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 - by Admin III

The United Kingdom Home Office received over 22,619 asylum applications from Nigerian nationals from 2010 to 2024. This is as Nigerians accounted for one in 30 UK asylum claims over …

Nigerian asylum seekers flood UK Read More
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Judiciary / Top Stories

Botched gas supply deal: UK Appeal Court affirms $380m award against NLNG

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 - by Admin III

A London High Court has dismissed an appeal of claim to non-liability to indemnify oil trading firm Talveras by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG). The decision makes Nigeria’s biggest LNG producer …

Botched gas supply deal: UK Appeal Court affirms $380m award against NLNG Read More

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Opinion

All eyes on Fidelis Unongo for Benue North East Senatorial seat

At a time when Benue North East Senatorial District, and indeed Nigeria yearns for and requires transformative leadership, Hon. Fidelis ...

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The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday called on the authorities and security agencies to combat the scourge of insecurity ...

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Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel ...

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…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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Transforming South-East with strategic federal presence

If the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. This is a time-honoured maxim, ...

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The capital of a nation represents its symbol. A visitor may not necessarily traverse the entire country to form their ...

Tinubu’s airport infrastructure master plan will fix gaps – Air Peace

Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

Weaponising orientation for attitudinal change

It will take a miracle to attempt to straighten a dry fish without reducing it to smithereens. That is the ...

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