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In a groundbreaking development, the United Kingdom (UK) government has formally charged Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, with corruption-related offenses, including an alleged…
In a bid to strengthen ties and promote economic growth, President Bola Tinubu has called on the United Kingdom's government to enhance its partnership with Nigeria by increasing investments across various sectors. The…
In a bid to secure funds for pay raises in the public sector, the United Kingdom has declared its intention to raise visa fees and immigration health surcharges (IHS) by a considerable margin. The Prime Minister, Rishi…
The Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, had a significant encounter on Monday as he met with United States President Joe Biden and King Charles III at the esteemed Climate Finance Mobilisation…
In a meeting held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, announced a remarkable increase in the number of Nigerian students choosing the United Kingdom as…
In a historic development, Sue Carr, a veteran lawyer from the United Kingdom, has been announced as the first woman to assume the prestigious position of Lord Chief Justice for England and Wales. This esteemed role,…
In a recent development, Carol Monaghan, a member of the UK parliament, has expressed strong opposition to the country's new immigration regulations concerning foreign students. The UK had on Tuesday announced that…
Falz, the renowned Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and activist, has reached out to his fans and followers, requesting their prayers as he prepares for surgery in London, United Kingdom. The artist made this appeal in a…
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has extended his stay in London, United Kingdom by an additional week. The development was disclosed in a statement released by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday. The…
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, is set to depart for the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III. The President will also participate in a summit for presidents and heads of government of…
Following his arrest by the UK, Immigration officials at Heathrow Airport, Peter Obi says he will never break any law knowingly. In a tweet on Tuesday, Obi said that while humans make mistakes, he has never knowingly…
The Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Office has revealed why the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi was allegedly harassed by immigration officers at Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom. The spokesman…
The British passport office workers have begun a five-week strike in the increasingly bitter civil service dispute over jobs, pay, pensions, and conditions. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) accused the…
Femi Fani-Kayode, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has responded to the Deputy High Commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK) to Nigeria, Ben Llewellyn-Jones, after the Commission threatened a…
The British High Commission says the UK government is fully committed to taking action against individuals who have incited or participated in electoral violence and other forms of anti-democratic behaviors during the…
Famous Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, has bagged her third degree and second master’s degree (MSc) from the University of Oxford, England, in the United Kingdom. Cuppy took to her…
Britain’s economy rebounded in January, official data showed Friday after it narrowly avoided recession in the fourth quarter despite soaring inflation. The gross domestic product grew 0.3 per cent, the Office for…
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak has congratulated Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s president-elect for winning the election. TalkGlitz Media had reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission…
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubarkar, has returned to Nigeria after spending days in the United Kingdom. It was reported how the party’s candidate travelled to London where he…
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has penalized Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) UK, a unit of the lender, with a fine of £7.7 million for inadequacies in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls. The FCA announced the…
