Why there are no menial jobs in Canada, US, UK, By Azuka Onwuka

Recently, the photos of a lady described as a “former senior banking lady in Nigeria” with a mop stick in the United Kingdom trended on different social media platforms. The Nigerian lady published the photos herself about her relocation to the UK and how she was working as a home care person (taking care of […]

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Buhari arrives London, UK for medical check-up (Video)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived London, UK, for his routine medical check-up. Recall that his aide, Femi Adesina, who shared news of the trip, said the Nigerian leader is expected back to the country in second week of November. In the video shared online, President Buhari was seen getting off an airplane before entering […]

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Rishi Sunak is UK’s New Prime Minister

British finance minister, Rishi Sunak, will be Britain’s next prime minister after his rivals quit the race, which analysts said had relieved some of the nervousness around the outlook for the UK economy, boosting domestic markets. The 42-year old will become the country’s third prime minister in less than two months, after his predecessor, Liz Truss, […]

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Nigerian doctors in UK lament exploitation, slave labour

Nigerian medical doctors and their counterparts from developing countries working in the United Kingdom have lamented exploitation in the course of their work. This was revealed by BBC on Tuesday adding that an investigation proved that Nigerian doctors recruited by a British healthcare company are expected to work in private hospitals under conditions not allowed […]

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In just two months, UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors

United Kingdom’s General Medical Council (GMC) which licenses and maintains the official register of medical practitioners in the United Kingdom licensed at least 266 Nigerian doctors in June and July, 2022, according to The Punch. Implication of this is that at least three Nigerian doctors were licensed per day in June and July 2022 despite […]

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Nigerian man wins Young Engineer of the Year Award in UK (Photo)

A Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom (UK), George Imafidon, has won the Young Engineer Award in the United Kingdom. Imafidon, a UCL Mechanical Engineering alumnus currently working with Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Team X44 electric racing team was recognised with the award by the Royal Academy of Engineering.  He was part of the five […]

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Gov Wike’s son graduates from Exeter University, UK; govs Wike, Makinde and Ikpeazu attend (Photos)

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike’s son, Jordan has graduated from the University. He graduated with a Second Class Upper Division in Law at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. The Governor himself, his wife, Eberechi, daughter, Jasmine, Oyo and Abia States governors, Seyi Makinde and Okezie Ikpeazu, attended the graduation ceremony. More photos below:  

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Prepare to be depressed at least 5 times a week ―Nigerian lady in UK tells Nigerians preparing to relocate to Europe (Video)

A Nigerian lady who says she is based in the United Kingdom (UK) has dished out an advice to those who are hoping to relocate to the European country. In a video she shared, she said those preparing to come should also prepare for depression as they’ll be depressed at least 5 times a week […]

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Nigerian actress, Seyi Edun acquires house in the UK

Nigerian actress, Seyi Edun said she has acquired a house in the UK. She took to social media to announce the acquisition of the house. Sharing the news on her Instagram page, she wrote: ”Congratulations to me💃🏻💃🏻I got the keys to my property in UK 🇬🇧” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oluwaseyi […]

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Nigerian man landed in court for stalking a pretty woman in the UK

A Nigerian man has landed in court for stalking a woman in the UK Oluwaseyi Elemide, 26, an accountant admitted stalking a beautician who he failed to impress after pestering her, banging on the windows of her London salon, and sending unwanted emails. According to Mail Online, he badgered Demi Witter at her Lavender Hill […]

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Yoruba Nationalist, Adeyinka Grandson sentenced to four years jail in UK

Yoruba Nationalist, Adeyinka Shoyemi, popularly known as Adeyinka Grandson, 45, president of the group Young Yorubas for Freedom (YYF), has been jailed for four and half years by a United Kingdom court for inciting violence against other Nigerian tribes via social media. Grandson, a UK-based Nigerian, is known for using his social media accounts to […]

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Buhari departs Nigeria to UK for medical checkup (Photos)

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday afternoon March 6, departed Nigeria for the UK for his routine medical checkup. He is expected back to the country in the next two weeks. Recall that a statement released about six days ago by the special adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina stated […]

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Coalition of Igbo–British lawyers gives Nigerian govt ultimatum to return Nnamdi Kanu to UK

In a statement, a coalition of Igbo–British lawyers resident in the United Kingdom has described as illegal the arrest and detention of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigerian government. The lawyers under the auspices of the Coalition of Igbo-British Lawyers condemned the Kenyan Government for arresting the […]

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UK stands ready to give assistance to Nnamdi Kanu, now seeking clarification from FG over his arrest ―UK official

British government has expressed readiness to provide “consular assistance” for the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who was arrested on Sunday by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Head of Communications, British High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, Dean Hurlock, made this known in an exclusive chat on Wednesday, according […]

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Nnamdi Kanu not arrested in UK ―British High Commission says

The arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been confirmed by the British High Commission. Dean Hurlock, spokesperson of the British High Commission who confirmed Kanu’s arrest while speaking to TheCable, said he was not picked up in the UK where he is based. Nigeria’s federal Attorney-General and Minister of […]

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NADECO writes UN, UK, US, EU, on looming civil war in Nigeria

Freedom group, National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) has called for the intervention of the international community to prevent an eruption of hostilities in Nigeria. Pointing to present challenges of instability, insecurity, lack of cohesion and mutual distrust in the country that was similar to the time before the Civil War between 1967 and 1970, NADECO warned […]

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US, UK, EU, Canada and Rep. of Ireland envoys meet FG, insist Twitter ban violates freedom of expression

Envoys of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Republic of Ireland and the European Union in Nigeria, on Monday, insisted that the suspension of Twitter in the West African nation is a violation of freedom of expression. The ambassadors stated this at a meeting with the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, in […]

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Canada, EU, Ireland, UK, USA release joint statement condemning Twitter ban in Nigeria

The Diplomatic Missions of Canada, the European Union, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have issued a joint statement in reaction to the ban on Twitter by the Nigerian government. On Friday, June 4, two days after Twitter deleted a tweet from the president of Nigeria for violating its rules, the […]

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UK replies Nigerian Govt, says its IPOB/MASSOB asylum policy is to protect those who need it

United Kingdom has said that all asylum and human rights claims from Nigerian nationals are considered on their individual merits in accordance with its international obligations. The British government states that it has a proud history of providing protection to those who need it, in accordance with its international obligations under the Refugee Convention and […]

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