Former residents of the west London tower block, ‘Grenfell Tower’ where around 80 people died in a fire that gutted the building earlier in June, will be granted the opportunity to extend their leave to remain in Britain for up to five years, Government has announced. They will thereafter apply for a permanent residency. The... Read More

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July 7, 2017

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Singer, Wizkid to offer aid to Grenfell Tower victims

Nigerian star singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun known as Wizid has announced that the proceeds from a London show scheduled for September 29 will be given to victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster. A news site, Evening Standard, had launched an online charity, ‘Dispossessed Fund‘ for the victims of the fire. Taking to Twitter, the singer said... Read More

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June 28, 2017

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Police release new Grenfell Tower death toll- now stands at 80

by Rachel Ogbu// The death toll from those who are believed to have lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower has now risen to 80. Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack admitted that even with this new number, the true total of those killed in the devastating fire may not be known until the end of... Read More

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June 22, 2017

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The similarities between Otodo Gbame and the Grenfell Tower

by Alexander O. Onukwue There are not many instances where you can say something similar happens between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and even when there is, it is usually not positive. Like the terrible fire outbreak at the Grenfell Towers in London, which have killed at least 75 persons, the story of the displaced... Read More

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June 22, 2017

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More than 50 artistes join voices to release track for Grenfell Tower victims

The cover of the Simon and Garfunkel classic organised by Simon Cowell to raise money for those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire hit the number one spot on iTunes few hours after it was released. “Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in West London, the record industry came together to record a single for... Read More

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June 21, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: TLC set to release first album in 15 years, 2Baba releases single ‘Hold My Hand’ to mark World Refugees Day | More stories

Here are all the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday plus the ones that unraveled while you slept – and are still causing major buzz this morning. Mobb Deep rapper, Prodigy dies at 42 Prodigy died in Las Vegas following complications from sickle cell anaemia, a disease he had reportedly battled since birth. The 42 year... Read More

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June 15, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: This government won’t take hate speeches lightly – Osinbajo | Nigeria not worth dying for – Policemen say | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria not worth dying for – Policemen say – YNaija This government won’t take hate speeches lightly – Osinbajo – YNaija FG, Transparency International, others kick as CCT discharges Saraki – YNaija Drug trafficking: Two South African communities give Nigerians quit notice – YNaija Police ban rally, procession, demonstration in... Read More

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June 14, 2017

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Over 50 hospitalised as 24-storey building in London goes up in flames

The 24-storey Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West estate in north Kensington continues to burn after the fire brigade was alerted shortly before 1 am Wednesday. The London Ambulance Service has confirmed that 50 have been injured. We have now taken over 50 patients to five hospitals across London following the fire at #GrenfellTower Tower.... Read More

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June 14, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Aisha Buhari did not meet Buhari when she visited the UK’ | Doctors interpret Moji Olaiya’s autopsy report | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. ‘Aisha Buhari did not see her husband when she visited him in the UK’ – YNaija Malabu fraud: Reps panel to decide on Jonathan’s invitation – YNaija “Those accused have a lot to explain” | EFCC says, after grilling suspended lawmaker, Jubrin – YNaija “I sell pigs to survive” –... Read More

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