In a series of coordinated operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large quantities of illicit drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids, which were destined for the United Kingdom, Italy, Turkey, and Qatar. Several suspects have been…
The United Kingdom, UK, parliament on Wednesday, introduced a new bill to legalise assisted death in England and Wales. The proposed bill has triggered concern from senior church leaders and opponents about the implications of allowing the terminally ill to…
…Three-year human assistance program receives N324bn …As new agreements signal strong Nigeria-UK ties with focus on humanitarian, economic devt The Federal Government and the United Kingdom have signed eight partnership agreements worth N589 billion (£272.6 million) to boost critical sectors…
Nigerian economy are set to receive monetary boosts worth N589bn (£272.6m) following the conclusion of eight partnership agreements signed between the Federal Government and the United Kingdom. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Ministry of Budget and…
Between 2021 and 2023, over 1,400 international students who had been admitted to universities in the United Kingdom were refused entry upon arrival at the country’s airports. Out of this total, 161 were Nigerian students who were deported upon their…
Four Nigerian gang members have been sentenced to a combined total of 13 years in prison for their role in producing over 2,000 counterfeit marriage certificates, which allowed Nigerian nationals to remain in the UK unlawfully. Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade,…
The United Kingdom has experienced a significant 35% decline in visa applications over the past year, following the implementation of stricter immigration rules aimed at reducing the influx of foreign nationals. According to Home Office data released on August 8,…
The African Achievers Awards, held at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster, UK Parliament, has honored Dr. Jane Kimemia, Chief Executive Officer of Optiva Capital Partners, with the prestigious Pan African Entrepreneur of the Year award. Now in its…
A UK Court of Appeal has validated Nigeria’s claim for the post-judgment costs to be paid in Pounds. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN made this known in a statement issued by his Special…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse Jigawa State Government in collaboration with Propcom, a UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) funded project and National Veterinary Council, has recruited, trained and equipped 300 mobile Community Animal Health Workers in the state. Speaking…
