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Britain

June 5, 2021

Amid global criticisms, Buhari makes U-turn, says Twitter ban temporary

Local and international rights body say the ban of Twitter is an attack on the freedom of expression of Nigerians.

President Muhammadu Buhari
May 24, 2021

Black Lives Matter leader shot in UK

The attack on the BLM leader, Sasha Johnson, 27, happened “following numerous death threats as a result of her activism,”

Black Lives Matter (Credit: Britannica)
April 19, 2021

UK moves to block breakaway Super League

We will do whatever it takes to protect our national game. Be in no doubt, if they can’t act, we will,” British sports minister told parliament.

Oliver Dowden
April 10, 2021

Fresh talks on Iran nuclear deal progressing with caution

A senior U.S. official described the talks as “productive,” but said Iran needed to show more “seriousness of purpose.”

Iran supreme leader
March 24, 2021

Nigerians’ ethnic, religious sentiments worse than Boko Haram, killer herdsmen: Fayemi

The Ekiti governor warned Nigerians against clinging to their tribes and religions but sidestepped raw concerns about President Buhari’s lopsided policies.

Ekiti State govenor, Kayode Fayemi
March 24, 2021

Oil price recovery stunted by European lockdowns, U.S. stock build

Human rights sanctions on China imposed by the U.S., Europe, and Britain prompted retaliatory sanctions from Beijing and added to market concerns.

Oil Barrels
March 4, 2021

Brexit: UK defends extension of Irish Sea border grace periods

The Irish government also called the extension “deeply unhelpful.”

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson
March 3, 2021

UK to launch new visa regime for skilled workers

“I’m announcing ambitious visa reform aimed at highly skilled migrants,” Chancellor of the Exchequer said on Wednesday.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak
February 22, 2021

Prince Philip responding well in UK hospital: Prince William

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the illness is not connected to the coronavirus.

Prince Philip
February 12, 2021

KPMG chief resigns for insulting staff

Bill Michael told employees during an online meeting to stop moaning about possible cuts of wages, pension claims and bonuses.