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Ezinne September 23, 2018

Prophet Tomi Arayomi sounds a warning to the Nigerian Church ahead of the 2019 elections (WATCH)

He may not have made anyone’s list on the prophets to watch out for in 2018 but apparently, Prophet Tomi has made some pretty big predictions in the past. Madiba’s…

Alexander Onukwue March 26, 2018

Macron has got some nerve trying to make us adopt his language of ‘freedom’

Emmanuel Macron is going to be investing millions of Euros to make the French language a stronger global rival to English at the European Union, and the number one language…

Adegbite Adedotun October 24, 2017

UK could get a Canada-style Brexit deal – Michel Barnier

Head of the EU team for Brexit negotiations, Michel Barnier has suggested that the UK will have to settle for a trade deal with the EU similar to Canada. Speaking…

Adegbite Adedotun October 20, 2017

UK denies plot to increase cash offer to exit the EU

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has denied reports on Friday morning that Britain had increased its financial offer to the European Union to facilitate its exit from the bloc. "What…

Adegbite Adedotun October 20, 2017

Nobody explained the consequences of Brexit to the British people – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that the problem besieging U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May is that nobody explained to Britons the consequences of a Brexit vote, CNBC confirms.…

Adegbite Adedotun October 19, 2017

Jeremy Corbyn explains Labour’s Brexit plans at EU summit

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has declined to say he would honour the terms of a Brexit deal struck by Theresa May, if he succeeded her at Downing Street. Mr Corbyn…

Adegbite Adedotun October 18, 2017

Fumes forces relocation of EU leaders submit in Brussels

In a precautionary measure, the EU said Wednesday it is moving this week’s leaders’ summit out of its new headquarters into a neighbouring building following chemical fumes which erupted from…

Adegbite Adedotun October 12, 2017

Fifth round of Brexit negotiations hits the wall

Following the conclusion of the fifth round of talks in Brussels on Thursday, The European Union said talks hit another deadlock over the financial obligations of the UK upon exiting…

Adegbite Adedotun October 11, 2017

Chancellor Hammond slams Brexiteer’s impatience over no-deal divorce fund

Exchequer Chancellor, Philip Hammond has slammed backbench Tory MPs calling for him to spend billions on planning for a 'no-deal' EU divorce. • The Chancellor preaches calmness In a message…

Adegbite Adedotun October 9, 2017

You voted against modern Britain – Clinton slams Brexiteer

In an interview published on Sunday, former Democrats Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said, Britons who supported Brexit in last year's referendum on European Union (EU) membership "voted against modern Britain”.…

Adegbite Adedotun October 9, 2017

We will prove Brexit doomsayers wrong – Theresa May

As officials go into the fifth round of Brexit negotiations, UK Prime Minister Theresa May in a scheduled address to members of parliament has said despite the humongous task of Brexit…

Adegbite Adedotun September 28, 2017

Theresa may finally be getting through to EU leaders on Brexit demands

The concessions communicated during Theresa May’s Brexit speech by in Florence last Friday have started to yield positive fruits, easing some of the tensions suffered throughout the negotiations so far.…

Adegbite Adedotun September 27, 2017

Theresa May’s Florence speech fails to open trade discussions

Though many top EU officials including chief negotiator Michel Barnier acknowledged Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech in Florence as being encouraging and impressive, but still, it failed to break the…

Adegbite Adedotun September 25, 2017

Merkel’s slim victory could spell setback for UK’s Brexit hopes

Angela Merkel’s narrow victory is sure to spell disappointment for U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May who had hoped for the German leader’s interference into the deadlock Brexit talks and help…

Adegbite Adedotun September 21, 2017

EU officials skeptical of Theresa May’s Brexit pledges

Top EU officials are casting doubts over the ability of British Prime Minister Theresa May to follow through on her pledges on Brexit during this week’s major address in Florence…

Op-ed Editor September 18, 2017

Opinion: The Dissolution of the EU is 4 times more certain in the face of this new union

by Joseph M. Cachia “People have only as much liberty as they have the intelligence to want and the courage to take.” ― Emma Goldman The name of a…

Adegbite Adedotun September 13, 2017

EU President, Juncker outlines life after Brexit

European Union President Jean-Claude Juncker has declared what he called “the wind is back in Europe’s sails” during a State of the Union speech in which he outlined his vision…

Adegbite Adedotun September 6, 2017

Media personalities berate Britain’s leaked Brexit document

Unexpectedly, reactions from Brussels over the leaked Home Office immigration plans obtained by the Guardian has not been forthcoming, probably due to the lack of official credence. • Various media…

Adegbite Adedotun September 6, 2017

Leaked document shows UK will end free movement of labour after Brexit

According to an 82-page proposal in the UK Home Office leaked to The Guardian, Britain will end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit and would only make entry…

Adegbite Adedotun September 4, 2017

British politicians blasts Barnier over defaming comments

The EU’s chief negotiator is facing vehement opposition from British politicians following a defaming insinuation he made over the weekend which has raised questions about his approach from some inside…

Adegbite Adedotun September 1, 2017

Brexit: UK must not settle down for EU blackmail – British Trade Secretary

International Trade Secretary, Liam Fox has charged the UK not to allow itself to be "blackmailed" by the EU over its Brexit settlement bill in order to start trade talks.…

Adegbite Adedotun August 31, 2017

No decisive progress on key Brexit issues – EU’s chief negotiator

Michel Barnier, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, has revealed there is “no decisive progress” on cogent issues in talks with the UK, thus, putting him at odds with his British counterpart,…

Adegbite Adedotun August 31, 2017

Theresa May plans to remain Prime Minister for “long term”

British Prime Minister, Theresa May has stated her desire to lead the Conservatives into the next general election, saying she intends to remain in power "for the long term", BBC…

Adegbite Adedotun August 30, 2017

Brexit receives boost as Danish ambassador backs UK against the EU

The Danish ambassador to the United Kingdom has promised he would help Britain to exit the EU in "an orderly fashion". He argued that the Brexit vote was “legitimate” and…

Editor August 29, 2017

EU negotiator, Barnier continues talks with UK Brexit Secretary, Davis

by Adedotun Michael Michel Barnier appeared unimpressed with policy papers the UK has published this month which sets out details and options on issues surrounding Britain's actual departure from…

Editor August 28, 2017

Brexit negotiations resume as British Secretary meets EU counterpart

by Adedotun Michael Brexit negotiations have resumed today as Britain’s Brexit Secretary David Davis held a joint press conference with Michel Barnier, the EU's chief negotiator, in Brussels at…

Editor August 22, 2017

EU investment bank moves to block investment in the UK

by Adedotun Michael The EU is fueling the Brexit fire as The European Investment Bank (EIB) will reportedly put most UK applications for long–term loans on hold until a Brexit…

Editor August 21, 2017

Brexit: Britain revels in £50bn investment, 44,000 new jobs

by Adedotun Michael Through an analysis conducted the Change Britain campaign group, it has been revealed that firms from around the world were bringing their business to the UK. Leading…

Editor August 15, 2017

Theresa May drafts new plans to exit the EU

by Adedotun Michael Britain is set to announce a plan to push for a customs partnership with the European Union (EU) which would deflect the need for a customs border…