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UK

February 19, 2024
Migrant boat used to illustrate the story.
February 14, 2024

Lawmakers want Nigeria to ditch presidential form of government, adopt parliamentary system

The lawmakers said they were not clamouring for an immediate transition to parliamentary but hoped that by 2031, the nation would have adopted the system.  

House of Representatives
February 14, 2024

Tinubu’s government to place CBN official, two others on Interpol red notice for forging Buhari’s signature to withdraw $6.2 million

The suspects accused of forgery and fraudulent withdrawal were Odoh Eric Ocheme, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar.

INTERPOL
February 13, 2024

U.S. extradites suspected Nigerian fraudster from UK for alleged money laundering trial

“Individuals falsely purported to be a business owner in a legal dispute with a Bismarck, North Dakota company.’’

FBI and American flag
February 12, 2024

UK sanctions four Israeli settlers over human rights abuses in West Bank

The UK has sanctioned four Israeli settlers accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Lord David Cameron
February 12, 2024

UK trade minister Kemi Badenoch in Nigeria for new investments

“We are committed to helping Nigeria unlock new investment opportunities,” said the UK government.

Kemi Badenock (Credit: Arise TV)
February 9, 2024

Inflation: PDP lawmaker asks Tinubu for urgent policy review

Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has called for an urgent policy review, given the surge in the inflation rate.

Ned Nwoko and Tinubu
January 23, 2024

U.S. finalises Abacha loot lawsuit with Atiku Bagudu; to transfer $30 million to Tinubu’s shady budget minister

The Deutsche Bank-domiciled assets of Doraville Properties, run by the Bagudus in the British island of Jersey, have been identified as stolen from the Nigerian treasury.

Atiku Bagudu, Antony Blinken and Bola Tinubu
January 12, 2024

China urges restraint after U.S.-UK strikes on Houthi rebels

The military strike was a reaction to the “illegal, dangerous and destabilising’’ attacks by the Houthis on ships in the Red Sea.

HOUTHI REBELS
January 10, 2024

CBN assumes control of Titan Trust, Union, Polaris, Keystone banks

“In fact, Cornelis Vink and Rahul Savara have never presented themselves to the Special Investigator since 28th August 2023 when they were first invited for interview.’’

Olayemi Cardoso