UK
1 May
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday for attempted murder after three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a school in northern England, police said, days after a similar incident in Wales. The boy was detained following reports of three people being injured at Birley Community College in Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police said.…
30 Apr
Britain on Tuesday imposed sanctions on several Ugandan politicians, including the speaker of the east African country's parliament, following claims of corruption. London said it was the first time its new "global anti-corruption sanctions regime" had been used on individuals facing corruption claims in Uganda, and that it was part of a worldwide crackdown. Anita…
30 Apr
A teenage boy died on Tuesday after a man wielding a sword stabbed the youth, two police and two other people, in a street attack in east London, police said. The man used what appeared to be a Samurai-type sword in the Hainault district shortly before 7:00 am (0600 GMT). Police said they arrested a…
30 Apr
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, on Monday became the first British royal to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the country more than two years ago, London announced. The British foreign ministry said Sophie met with survivors of sexual violence and torture during her visit, as well as women displaced by the war and children who were…
28 Apr
Ireland is looking to amend the law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the United Kingdom, broadcaster RTE said Sunday after an influx over the border with Northern Ireland.
23 Apr
Britain's High Court agreed Tuesday to hear a legal challenge later this year over continued UK arms exports to Israel during its war against Hamas militants in Gaza. A coalition of legal advocacy groups wants the court to scrutinise the UK government's decision to keep selling military parts and arms to Israel despite claims that…
21 Apr
Sister Stella Ekeogu, who resides in Ejigbo, Lagos, joined The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries 10 years ago.She is appreciating God for making her a member of this great movement andalso thanking God for the salvation of her soul.
16 Apr
A Muslim pupil lost a UK court challenge Tuesday against a top London school's ban on prayer rituals, in a case about freedom of religion in schools that captured national attention. The student, who cannot be named, took legal action against Michaela Community School in northwest London, claiming the policy was discriminatory and "uniquely" affected…
1 Apr
Channel arrivals on small boats to the UK hit a record in the first quarter of 2024 with a nearly 42 percent rise over last year, the interior ministry said Monday.
21 Mar
More children are living in poverty across the United Kingdom than ever before, according to official government figures released Thursday. Previous studies have shown that growing social inequalities in the G7 nation have hit children's health and rising numbers are forced to use food banks. An estimated 4.33 million children were living in low-income households…
10 Mar
I am Brother Evans. I reside at Ago-Palace, Okota and worship at Okota branch of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church. God has been so wonderful to me. Before l joined Chosen, devil blocked all my ways, but as l joined Chosen, God has broken all the yokes, now my ways are open.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has extended the suspension of processing fees on deposits within some thresholds. This is according to a statement by Adetona Adedeji, acting director of the Banking Supervision Department, on Wednesday in Abuja. Adedeji said that the suspension of two per cent and three per cent previously charged on cash…
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced the withdrawal of Nigerian Army troops from Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. Oborevwori, in a statement on Wednesday, said he has spoken with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday, May 6th, and as of today, May 8, 2024. Oborevwori said…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to arraign former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama on Thursday. Sirika, a minister in the administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari, would be arraigned on a six -count amended charge. He will be…
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Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, revealed that over 300 distressed buildings were demolished in the last year. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development, Dr Olajide Babatunde, disclosed this at the ongoing ministerial briefing to mark the first year of the second term of Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. According to Babatunde,…
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The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms has recommended an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate. Nigeria's current VAT rate sits at 7.5%. The chairman of the committee, Taiwo Oyedele, made the recommendation during a policy session of the committee on Monday. Oyedele proposed a revision to the current VAT revenue-sharing formula…
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The Police, on Wednesday, arraigned seven men before an Akure Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and murder. The defendants were: Daniel Babalola, 39; Olatunji Abiola, 27; Lawal Muheez, 40; Shinal Ojo, 45; Akinyeye Babawale, 41; Lucky Akparobi, 42 and Michael Ayegbajeje, 31. They are facing an eight-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and murder. The Police…
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