Saturday, June 27, 2026

UK Government

June 22, 2026

UK to deploy ankle tags to keep 7,300 offenders off alcohol during 2026 World Cup

5,000 offenders have already been fitted with a tag since the World Cup started, while the remaining 2,300 will soon be tagged.

Ankle tag
June 16, 2026

UK backs Ukraine with £210 million nuclear fuel deal

The UK is backing Ukraine’s energy security in the face of relentless Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

June 11, 2026

UK applauds Uba Sani’s reform drive, pledges continued support for Kaduna’s development

Mr Sani described the relationship between Kaduna State and the UK Government as strategic, consistent and result-driven.

UK logo
March 10, 2026

Iran War: G7 urged to impose windfall tax on oil, gas companies

Clemence Dubois, 350.org’s global campaign manager, said the current crisis highlighted a structural weakness in the global energy system.

Oil Barrels
February 23, 2026

UK police arrest ex-ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson amid Epstein accusations

Mr Mandelson expressed regret for his association with the late Mr Epstein. 

Peter Mandelson
February 17, 2026

UK announces e-visa provision for Nigerian travellers from February 25

From February 25, all Nigerian travellers applying for a UK visit visa will receive an eVisa rather than a vignette (sticker) in their passport.

Gill Lever
January 29, 2026

UNICEF seeks media support in amplifying children’s voices in WASH

Rahama Farah, chief of the UNICEF field office in Kano, made the appeal on Tuesday.

Kids playing with water
October 21, 2025

UK warns citizens visiting Nigeria of methanol poisoning from fake alcoholic drinks

UK Foreign Office updated travel guidance listed Nigeria, Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Russia and Uganda among countries with high risk of methanol poisoning

UK flag
July 17, 2025

UK govt plans to lower voting age to 16

The UK government on Thursday announced its plans to lower the voting age to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections.

UK youths voting
July 13, 2025

SNP urges UK govt to recognise state of Palestine

The Scottish National Party has urged the UK government to “stop the excuses” and follow other European countries in recognising the state of Palestine.

Free Palestine protesters