Nigerian Father Found Dead in UK Apartment
A Nigerian father of three, identified simply as Herbert, has been found dead in his apartment in Thornaby, United Kingdom, barely a week after the death of another Nigerian parent abroad drew attention to the challenges facing diaspora families. Herbert was reportedly discovered dead in his sleep last week, leaving behind his wife and three […]
UK-Based Nigerians Back Tinubu’s Procurement Reforms
Some Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s public procurement sector, describing them as beneficial to both local and diaspora investors. The group, operating under the Nigeria Enterprise Community in the UK, said the reforms have improved transparency, accessibility, and competitiveness in the […]
WAR: Starmer Refuses Pressure Over Iran–US–Israel Conflict
Keir Starmer has said he will not change his stance on the ongoing Iran–United States–Israel conflict despite mounting pressure following remarks by Donald Trump. Speaking during a briefing on Wednesday, Starmer insisted that the United Kingdom’s position of not joining the war remains guided by national interest. His comments came a day after Trump wrote […]
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine Hidden in Stockfish
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted 5.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside heads of imported dry stockfish, popularly known as “okporoko,” in Lagos. The agency said the consignment, believed to be part of a transnational trafficking network targeting Delhi, was recovered during a sting operation by its Murtala Muhammed International Airport […]
Nigeria Worse Off Than in 2023 — Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser to Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, has said Nigeria is facing deeper challenges now than when the current administration assumed office in 2023. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed expressed concern over the country’s worsening security situation and economic conditions, arguing that the government has not […]
Man Protests Tinubu During Windsor Visit
An unidentified Nigerian man staged a protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in Windsor, United Kingdom, on Wednesday. In a video that circulated widely online, the protester was seen holding placards and making allegations against the Nigerian leader, including claims related to a case in the United States. The man […]
UK Gets Enugu Court Order Over 1949 Miners’ Killings
The Enugu State High Court has formally transmitted its judgment awarding £420 million in compensation to the, United Kingdom over the 1949 killing of coal miners by colonial police. The ruling, delivered on February 5, 2026 by Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu State High Court, ordered the British government to pay £20 million each […]
