Tag: United Kingdom
Nigeria turns back UK plane carrying deported Nigerian
A Nigerian asylum seeker believed to be near death from a hunger strike is back in Britain despite losing his…
Nigerian jailed for rape in UK
A Nigerian, living illegally in the United Kingdom and who was twice spared deportation has been convicted and sentenced for…
‘Penniless man’ splits $65m with ex-wife in bitter divorce
One of Britain’s longest and most bitter divorce battles ended on Friday with a High Court judge branding a well-connected…
UK court fails to pity Nigerian asylum seeker on hunger strike
A Nigerian asylum seeker said to be near death from a hunger strike failed in his bid on Thursday to…
N146m Bank Fraud: Manager Flees To UK With Family
A manager with a new generation bank, Kayode Adeyanju, has allegedly fled to the United Kingdom with his family following…
Britain’s economy gathers speed
Britain’s economy grew at the fastest rate for more than three years during the third quarter, official data showed on…
Gambia accuses US, UK of coup plots
Gambia has accused the United States and Britain of fomenting multiple coup attempts in the tiny West African country and…
UK court to restart $145m Ibori asset-confiscation case
Hearing in the case of confiscation of 90 million pounds (about 145 million dollars) worth of assets belonging to ex-gov.…
Thatcher’s ashes laid to rest in London
The ashes of late British prime minister Margaret Thatcher were laid to rest alongside the remains of her late husband…
British schoolboy robs bank with fake gun
A British schoolboy described as a “model pupil” on Tuesday admitted robbing a bank while carrying a fake gun. The…
6 Britons likely dead in Nairobi attacks
Six Britons are now believed to have been killed in an attack at a Nairobi shopping mall staged by Islamist…
Nigerian Nurse Faces Probe Over Sex With Ex-Patient
A Nigerian nurse in the United Kingdom is facing a probe for having sex with his former patient, a conduct…
UK launches campaign urging immigrants go home
Britain’s government on Monday defended a controversial campaign featuring vans with billboards urging illegal immigrants to “go home or face…
Baby boy for Britain’s William and Kate
LONDON, July 22, 2013 (AFP) – Prince William’s wife Kate gave birth to a baby boy on Monday, providing Britain’s…
Hundreds of footballers suffer depression, says PFA boss
Hundreds of footballers could be suffering from depression, according to England’s players’ union boss Clarke Carlisle. Professional Footballers’ Association chairman…