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Queen Elizabeth pays surprise visit to young victims of Manchester attack (PHOTOS)

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II paid a surprise visit to the children’s hospital where young victims of the terror attack on a Manchester Arena concert on Monday night. Online magazine, People reports that the British royal arrived Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at about 11.20am on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth denounced the attack, saying “it was dreadful... Read More

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UK Police “furious” over US information leak |To stop sharing information about Manchester attack

BBC reports that UK police officials are furious about the leak of photographs showing debris from the site of the Manchester attack in the New York Times. This comes after a fast paced investigation into the gory bombing on Monday at Manchester Arena which killed 22 including children and left 64 injured. The disclosure of... Read More

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Celmira Amade builds vegan beauty wonder product in the UK To revolutionise skincare For Melanin-rich skin

by Rachel Ogbu// When Celmira Amade came to study International Business at Royal Holloway University of London in 2010, she was not quite ready for the impact of the English climate. As a result, her skin suffered from blemishes, dryness and uneven tone almost overnight. After spending time and energy searching across mainstream UK beauty... Read More

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British-Nigerian Ganiyat Alli overcame depression to launch the UK’s first Nigerian Diaspora male & female pageant

by Rachel Ogbu// Ganiyat Alli is a woman on a mission to unite the Nigerian Diaspora in the UK. The 27-year-old entrepreneur has the ambition and drive to make a difference in the Nigerian Diaspora community through the Mr & Miss Nigeria UK pageant. After years of experience within the African events scene she decided... Read More

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He’s Nigerian-born, a British broadcaster and world record swimmer. Meet Ayo Akinwolere

by Rachel Ogbu// Throughout his career as a British television presenter, he has gone by the name Andy but last year, he made news and shocked fans when he went on the BBC using his Nigerian birth name, Ayo Akinwolere. It was a proud moment for Nigerians everywhere, not that we didn’t already know he was... Read More

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Meet 27-year-old British-Nigerian child prodigy, Anne-Marie Imafidon

Anne-Marie Imafidon (full name Anne-Marie Osawemwenze Ore-Ofe) Imafidon, 27, British-Nigerian computing, mathematics and language child prodigy has received an MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire on May 19, for her work inspiring the next generation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). “It’s a pat on the back from the wider society. There... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. THE WORLD HOLDS ITS BREATH AS PRESIDENT TRUMP FINALLY MEETS POPE FRANCIS President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals, the President visited The Vatican. Referred to... Read More

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Court grants ex-NNPC DG Yakubu leave for UK medical trip

Former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Andrew Yakubu has been granted leave to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment by a Federal High Court In Abuja on Wednesday, Punch reports. Prosecuting counsel, Ben Ikani who did not oppose the application urged the court to release the passport to the defendant’s lawyer,... Read More

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UK deports 35 Nigerians for immigration offences

The United Kingdom on Wednesday deported 35 Nigerians over immigration-related offences in the country. According to NAN, the deportees arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos around 5:50 am. They were transported with a chartered Titanic Airways aircraft with registration Number: G-POWO. The deportees comprised 30 males and five females. [Read Also: 90 NIGERIANS DEPORTED BY SOUTH AFRICA] They were... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist | Coup Rumours are real – Pilgrim boss | FRSC dares Gov Ambode | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Buhari’s media aide, Femi Adesina, speaks on coup rumours – YNaija Coup rumours are real – Pilgrim boss – YNaija You can’t force us off Lagos roads – FRSC – YNaija TMC postpones Fela’s Hard Rock Cafe induction indefinitely – YNaija Airforce Personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Patti Boulaye speaks about her new book, “The Faith of a Child”

by Rachel Ogbu// British-Nigerian singer, Patti Boulaye (OBE), 63, began this year talking about her new book The Faith Of A Child, an autobiography chronicling her life through wealth, poverty, civil war to show business Stardom. An inspiration for all those with faith. “I suppose I had what people would call a traumatic childhood, but it was... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Acting for me is a vocation, not a job – Chuk Iwuji

by Rachel Ogbu// Chuk Iwuji was born in Nigeria in 1975. When he was ten, he started boarding school in the United Kingdom after his parents began working for the United Nations Organisation in Ethiopia. He then attended Yale University and studied economics where he joined the university’s drama society. He took his love for... Read More

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May 23, 2017

Omolara Sobajo launches makeup brand for women of colour in the UK

by Rachel Ogbu// Omolara Tayo Sobajo holds a degree in Microbiology and an MBA, however beauty and makeup are her true calling, and after 8 years of working as a freelance makeup artist, she has seen the shortcomings of many major makeup brands on the high street. As a passionate advocate for ‘many shades of beauty’,... Read More

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UK court awards Ibori £1 for unlawful detention

by Azeez Adeniyi A former governor of Delta state, James Ibori had been awarded £1 as compensation by a high court in London over his claim of unlawful detention by Amber Rudd, British home secretary. Yes, you read that right: one whole British pound. Ibori had claimed £4,000 in damages. The judge, Cheema Grubb said... Read More

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Could President Buhari really be taking #MadeInNigeria drugs?

by Ayomide Ekerin In hospitals and other such places of medical care, two things bring healing to a sick man — Doctors and drugs. Yes, the doctors will always give a disclaimer that they only care, it is God who heals; but you will not see them stop caring, waiting for God to heal. Even... Read More

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Nigerian-born British actress, Wunmi Mosaku basks in her BAFTA award

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian-born British actress, Wunmi Mosaku born as Oluwunmi Olapeju Mosaku, has won her first British Academy Television Award (BAFTA). She received the accolade for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the TV drama ‘Damilola, Our Loved Boy’. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Wunmi said, “I didn’t have to imagine much”, “I... Read More

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Lesley Nneka Arimah is carving out a niche in Literature

by Rachel Ogbu Lesley Nneka Arimah has been shortlisted for this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing. Now in its 18th year, the shortlist was announced by the chair of judges, Ghanaian writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes who said that the shortlist “reveals the depth and strength of short story writing from Africa and its diaspora”.... Read More

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‘For the second time in 2 weeks, President Buhari is dead’

by Azeez Adeniyi There have been rumours recently that President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London where he is currently on medical vacation. Buhari had returned to London on May 7 for a medical follow-up after earlier spending about two months in the UK. Former member of the British Parliament, Eric Joyce has claimed that... Read More

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“Skepta is not a rapper, he’s an activist” | British-Nigerian singer at the forefront of the grime scene

by Rachel Ogbu 34-year-old Joseph Adenuga better known by his stage name Skepta just won the Songwriter of the Year award, and Best Contemporary Song for Man at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards in London on Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was recently listed on Debrett’s 2017 Most influential people in the UK, recognised as... Read More

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May 19, 2017

Two Nigerians in the UK fight landlord with planks (WATCH)

by Omoleye Omoruyi Two Nigerians were caught on camera trying to hit their white landlord in the UK with a plank while he evicted them from his house. One of them was heard telling one of the white guys “You’re a coward. Do something and show who you be. Hit me. I say hit me,... Read More

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May 18, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo | Stop allocating soldiers to politicians, Wike tells Buratai | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers – YNaija 30-year-old Nigerians will soon be able to run for President – Dogara – YNaija I will sign 2017 budget when I am satisfied with it – Osinbajo – YNaija Buratai’s warning: Those seeking change must do it... Read More

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May 18, 2017

Buratai’s warning: Those seeking change must do it democratically – UK

by Azeez Adeniyi The United Kingdom has said it would continue to support democracy as the only system of government in Nigeria. The UK government said this against the backdrop of a warning by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, who alleged, on Tuesday, that some people were approaching soldiers for political... Read More

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May 17, 2017

UK will continue to work with Pres. Trump despite intelligence leak -Prime Minister

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Prime Minister Theresa May refused to comment Wednesday whether she had full confidence in US President Donald Trump in the wake of reports that he shared top secret intelligence with Russia, instead stressing that Britain and the United States have “a very special relationship” and would definitely work together. According to CNN,... Read More

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May 14, 2017

We have confidence in Buhari, Osinbajo – US, UK

by Azeez Adeniyi The United States of America and the United Kingdom have expressed confidence in Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to very the continuation of the anti-corruption war President Muhammadu Buhari had returned to the UK for medical follow-up last week. Spokesman for the US Embassy in Nigeria, Russell Brooks said the US believes in... Read More

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May 6, 2017

Boko Haram planning to kidnap foreigners | UK, US warn

The United Kingdom and United States on Friday said terrorists group Boko Haram was preparing to kidnap foreigners in the North East, AFP reports. The Foreign Office in London said it had received reports the Islamist militants were “actively planning” to seize foreign workers in the Bama local government area of Borno state. The US... Read More

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May 3, 2017

How is the law trying to stop people from smoking, one country at a time?

by Roqeebah O. The controversy surrounding cigarette smoking has been raging for as long as anyone can remember. Battles between tobacco companies and law enforcement have ensured that no one can relate to any cigarette brand without the popular line: “smokers are liable to die young”. Yet, the controversy persisted. Now, the UK is set... Read More

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May 1, 2017

Attend to your health without further delay, Falana tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and some prominent Nigerians have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to take a medical leave without delay. In a statement issued on Monday, Falana, Debo Adeniran, an activist; Jibrin Ibrahim, an academic, advised Buhari to take some time off to attend to his health. “When President Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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April 12, 2017

Just In: DSS foils Boko Haram attack on US, UK embassies

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Security (DSS) said it has foiled a planned ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria. The DSS in a statement by Tony Opuiyo, said it prevented the attacks on March 25th and 26th 2017. He added that the attackers based... Read More