Tag: UK

‘Three Years On,’ £2.5bn Chelsea Sale Money Still Frozen In UK Bank

Ganiyu Amodu

Money raised from the sale of Chelsea, which was supposed to benefit victims of the war in Ukraine, has still not been released. The Foreign Office has confirmed that the proceeds from the £2.5bn sale almost three years ago remain frozen in a UK bank account. Former owner Roman Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in May 2022. He had been sanctioned by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s UK government after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine because of his close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin. When asked what has…

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FULL LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa-free Travel

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular…

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Son of Nigeria’s Top Journalist, Yusuf Alli, Bags Distinction From UK Varsity

ADEOLA YUSUF

  ‘Incredible milestone I have dreamed about,’ emotional tributes veteran journalist, wife penned on Mubarak’s Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Data science from the University of Keele, UK + how the couple praises eachother, renews love vows over first son’s accomplishment (PHOTOS)       Mubarak, first son of Nigeria’s top journalist, Yusuf Alli, has bagged distinction with Master’s Degree from the University of Keele, United Kingdom. Platforms Africa reports that Mubarak excelled in his area of study, which focused on Artifical Intelligence and Data science. His father, a…

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Keir Starmer To Become Next PM As Labour Wins UK’s General Election

ADEOLA YUSUF

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party candidate, has won the UK general election and will become the next prime minister of the country. Labour has been declared official winner of the poll after reaching the required 326 parliamentary seats. “Change begins now. It feels good, I have to be honest,” Starmer told a cheering crowd in central London. Rishi Sunak, outgoing prime minister, said he takes responsibility for the loss of the Conservative Party. “Britain has delivered a sobering verdict. On this difficult night, I’d like to express my gratitude to…

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UK, FCDO, Met Office, Agencies Deepen Flood Risk Communication In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) , UK, MET Office, and various Nigerian disaster agencies has begun to mark a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of improving the effectiveness of flood risk communication in Nigeria. This came, according to a statement, as an high-level meeting held in Abuja with presentations of findings and recommendations from a 6-month intensive fieldwork project for all disaster management agencies’ Directors and Director-General. The research involved engaging with the most vulnerable communities across the country. Mr. Donovan Timothy,…

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How Emefiele Operated 593 Illegal US, UK, China Accounts – CBN

Ganiyu Amodu

The former Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been accused of operating 593 bank accounts in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, where Nigerian funds were allegedly kept without authorization by the CBN’s Board and Investment Committee. A report by a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, Jim Obazee, disclosed how billions of naira were allegedly stolen by Emefiele and other officials from the CBN’s accounts, including a “fraudulent cash withdrawal of $6.23 million” just before the 2023 elections. “The former governor of CBN, Godwin Emefiele, invested…

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UK, EU Mull $500bn For Energy Subsidies

Abibat Babalola

PRICE OF WAR: Europe in costly race to protect economies from freezing up this winter as Russia cuts off supplies of gas       The United Kingdom on Thursday confirmed plans to subsidize energy bills for households and businesses, joining other European governments in a costly race to protect their economies from freezing up this winter as Russia cuts off supplies of gas. The UK plan could cost as much as £150 billion ($172 billion), analysts said. Add that to recent similar announcements by Germany, Austria and other EU…

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UK, U.S., 25 Others To Send Weapons to Ukraine As Death Toll Hits 198

Aoko Benjamin

Three children killed, 33 minors wounded by Russian Forces – Ukraine alleges   More than two dozen nations, including the UK, other European countries, and the US, have agreed to send more weapons, medical supplies and other military aid to Ukraine as it fights a Russian invasion. This cane as the death tolls hit 198 while over 1,000 are wounded. The UK has offered to conduct “logistics operations” to support the delivery of the donations, a defence source said. READ ALSO: Ukraine President Says Country “Left Alone” To Fight Against…

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Interfere In Ukraine War, Suffer Severe Consequences, Putin Warns US, UK

Wonuola Olujobi

It’ll be consequences they have “never faced in their history,” Putin declares in a statementthat has put the world on edge, adding that Russia was ready for any outcome. As the war between Ukraine and Russia puts the world on edge, Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has warned global leaders against actions that will stop Russia’s operation in Ukraine. Putin said any interference will attract immediate response that will lead to consequences they have “never faced in their history,” adding that Russia was ready for any outcome. TheCable had reported that…

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