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UK Government

January 19, 2023

UK, Australia heighten security alerts to citizens ahead of Nigeria’s elections

“Nationwide elections will take place in Nigeria in February 2023, and there is a heightened risk of protests during this period,” said the UK government.

United Kingdom Prime minister, Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime minister, Anthony Albanese
November 29, 2022

UK, BBC slam China for arresting journalist covering COVID-19 protest

“Instead of listening to their people’s protests, the Chinese government has chosen to crack down further, including by assaulting a BBC journalist,” said Mr Sunak.

Rishi Sunak , XI JINPING and BBC logo
November 19, 2022

It’s hard doing business in Nigeria; FG’s ban on products importation wrong: UK

The UK government described some of the FG’s policies as unfavourable to Nigeria’s growth.

Catriona Laing
October 28, 2022

Passengers groan as British Airways diverts Abuja flight to Lagos over terror alerts

Some passengers on the aeroplane complained that the flight was diverted to Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos after short notice via email.

BRITISH AIRWAYS PLANE
October 27, 2022

UK minister Braverman deserves ‘second chance’ despite backlash: Conservative Party

“The prime minister needs to say whether he knew about these allegations when he re-appointed her

BRAVERMAN; SUNAK
June 30, 2022

Buhari regime has hired lawyers to defend Ekweremadu: Lawan

“Ike Ekweremadu, 60 (12.05.62) of Nigeria, is charged with conspiracy to arrange/facilitate travel of another person with a view to exploitation, namely organ harvesting.”

Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Ekweremadu
May 25, 2022

UK government approves Boehly’s Chelsea takeover, ends Abramovich’s era

On Tuesday, the British government approved the deal after receiving a sufficient guarantee that present owner Roman Abramovich would not receive any proceeds from the sale.

Todd Boehly, Chelsea and Roman Abramovich
May 6, 2022

IPOB not terrorist group to us: UK Government

The UK said its report was only an assessment of separatist groups in the South-East, including IPOB and its members.

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu
April 28, 2022

UK experiencing shortage of workers

Firms reporting difficulties filling roles remained at an historically high of 78 per cent, said the BCC.

UK workers