Tag: UK
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45-year-old Nigerian-born man imprisoned in UK for sexual assault
By Sunday Ameh A Nigerian-born man, Obinwa Obichukwu, has been sentenced to two years in prison in the United Kingdom for sexually assaulting a woman at Euston train station in London. Obichukwu, 45, was convicted after he targeted a lone woman on the evening of August 20, 2023, repeatedly accosting and assaulting her despite her…
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Nigeria, United Kingdom Deepen Partnership to Advance Public Sector Reforms
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation aimed at improving public sector reforms, institutional efficiency and performance management across government ministries, departments and agencies. The renewed collaboration focuses on enhancing governance through improved policy implementation, accountability and evidence-based decision-making. Both countries underscored the importance of…
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Two Nigerians, Accomplice Jailed in UK Over ₦7.4 Billion Cryptocurrency Scam
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Two Nigerians and a third accomplice have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months’ imprisonment in the United Kingdom for orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency fraud that stole nearly £5 million (about ₦7.4 billion) from victims by impersonating police officers and financial investigators. The convicts—Anthony Ikenwe (29), Hamza Bashir…
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UK Reaffirms Visa Requirement for Nigerians, 32 Other African Countries
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its visa requirements for citizens of Nigeria and 32 other African countries, stating that affected travellers must obtain entry clearance before travelling to or transiting through the UK. The updated guidance, issued by the UK Home Office, forms part of its routine review of immigration and…
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Starmer Faces Resignation Pressure After Labour’s Local Election Collapse
By Paul Joseph Fresh political turmoil has erupted in the United Kingdom amid growing reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer could step down this week following Labour Party setbacks in recent local elections. The speculation intensified after British broadcaster GB News reported that pressure was mounting inside government circles over Starmer’s leadership, with senior Labour…
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UK Finally Joins US in Gulf as Royal Navy warship heads to Strait of Hormuz
By Paul Joseph The United Kingdom has joined its NATO ally, the United States, in boosting military presence around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying a Royal Navy warship to the Middle East amid growing regional tensions. The deployment comes despite earlier remarks by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who reportedly told U.S. President Donald…
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Divorce And Get Deported: The Story of Dependents Facing Deportation After Divorce In UK
In recent years, UK immigration policies have come under scrutiny for their treatment of dependent visa holders, particularly in the context of marital breakdowns. An investigation reveals that these policies are increasingly being weaponised against Nigerian women, who face the precarious reality of deportation threats from sponsoring husbands upon dissolution of their marriages. With the…
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Over 4,600 Nigerian Doctors Reportedly Relocate to UK Since 2023
By Editor Drealomalicha Emmanuella Nigeria’s healthcare system is coming under increasing pressure as a growing number of doctors leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom. Recent data from the General Medical Council (GMC) indicates that at least 4,691 Nigerian doctors have relocated to the UK since May 29,…
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Nigeria Growing Faster Than US, UK — Presidency
By Paul Joseph The Presidency has pointed to an improving economic outlook for Nigeria, stating that the country is projected to outpace several major global economies in growth by 2026. Citing the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund in April 2026, Nigeria’s economy is forecast to expand by 4.1% in 2026,…
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UK Orders Social Media Platforms to Remove Non-Consensual Images Within 48 Hours
The United Kingdom government has ordered social media companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours, as part of intensified efforts to combat online abuse and the misuse of artificial intelligence technologies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the circulation of such content, describing it as “utterly abhorrent” and warning technology platforms to take swift…
