Thursday, June 25, 2026

British government

April 17, 2026

We are closely monitoring Nigeria’s preparations for 2027 presidential election: UK

“We will continue to engage with the Independent National Electoral Commission…to support initiatives that strengthen a credible…electoral process,” said Mr Elmore.

Tinubu with Starmer
March 20, 2026

UK to deport foreign criminals to Nigeria in deal Tinubu signed with Starmer

UK visa overstayers, foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be deported to Nigeria under a new agreement Mr Starmer struck with the Nigerian president.

Tinubu with Starmer
February 11, 2026

NAPTIP rescues 23 IT-skilled Nigerian youths lured with job offers to Thailand

Ms Adamu-Bello stated, “The trafficker goes after boys and girls who have one skill or the other, but preferably computer and IT skills, and who do not drink alcohol or smoke.”

IT person
November 21, 2024

UK imposes asset freeze, travel ban on Angola’s billionaire, Isabel dos Santos

Ms Dos Santos faced corruption accusations in Angola and elsewhere for years.

Isabel dos Santos (Credit: BBC )
May 6, 2024

Rwanda ‘ready’ to provide accommodation for asylum seekers deported by UK govt

Ms Maloko added, “(What) I cannot tell you is how many thousands we’re taking in the first year or in the second year. 

PAUL KAGAME MEETING WITH RISHI SUNAK
May 3, 2024

Zelensky, British foreign secretary meet on military aid to Ukraine

Mr Zelensky specifically outlined the types of weapons Ukraine requires.

February 14, 2024

NBA president disapproves agreement allowing UK lawyers to practise in Nigeria

Mr Maikyau described the minister’s statement as “ridiculous, unpatriotic, and uninformed.’’

Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau
August 3, 2023

Tinubu’s subsidy removal, forex unification will bring Nigeria economic prosperity: UK

“I am keen on encouraging more UK investments into Nigeria. You took bold and important decisions so far that will reform your economy.”

James Cleverly
July 14, 2023

UK to increase visa application, NHS fees for immigrants significantly

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that “across the board visa application fees are going to go up significantly and similarly for the IHS.”

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak
June 19, 2023

UK announces legislation to keep Russia’s assets frozen until Ukraine is compensated

The British government also said sanctioned Russians, who support Ukraine, will now have a new way to donate their frozen funds for Ukrainian reconstruction.

James Cleverly