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Right or Wrong? UK introduces online divorces in England, Wales

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2018 0

Authorities in UK for the first time have introduced online divorces in England, Wales.   The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced that digital divorce applications have been by launched in England and Wales since May.   The MoJ says the stress of applying for a divorce could be eased

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UK appoints ‘Minister For Loneliness’

Ihesiulo Grace 17 January 2018 0

Britain appointed a “Minister for Loneliness” on Wednesday to tackle what Prime Minister Theresa May described as “the sad reality of modern life” affecting millions of people. Tracey Crouch, a junior Minister for Sport and Civil Society, will take on the role as part of a broader strategy to combat loneliness in Britain. “For far […]

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UK ready to return $85m from Malabu oil deal

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2017 0

Abubakar Malami, Nigeria’s Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice Thursday disclosed that Switzerland has agreed to return $321million that was looted from the national treasury by General Sani Abacha, late military head of state. Malami equally revealed that Nigeria had recently recovered the sum of $85million from the United Kingdom. He said the

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[ICYMI] Malami announces recovery of $85 million from UK

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2017 0

The Nigerian government on Thursday announced the recovery of $85m from the United Kingdom (UK). The said money is a part of funds stolen during the controversial Malabu Oil deal. Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami said this at the ongoing consultative meeting on assets recovery in Abuja. Malami decried the negative attitude […]

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Yam Export: Exporters debunk rejection story

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2017 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja The exporters of Nigeria yam to the United Kingdom and United States of America have disagreed with the reports that the country’s produce exported were rejected at their destinations. The Africa Independent Television (AIT) had earlier reported that the Nigeria yams exported to UK and the US after the official flag off […]

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Adeyinka Gradson, the man who threatened to poison Northern Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2017 0

A Nigerian man who identified himself as Adeyinka Gradson, the leader of Young Yoruba for Freedom, has called for Oduduwa Republic, threatening to attack Northern Nigeria with chemical weapons to contaminate the air and water. Adeyinka Soyemi, who prefers the be known as Adeyinka Gradson, claims to have been born to an upper middle class […]

Entertainment

Suicide bombing: British fans beg Bieber to cancel July tour

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2017 0

The Manchester Arena suicide bombing has created a climate of fear as fans of Justin Bieber begged him to cancel his upcoming British concert in July. Canadian Bieber, 23, is due to play an open air concert at London’s Hyde Park in July. But fans flooded social media saying his appearance should be axed for […]

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UK Won't Compensate Evicted Zimbabwe White Farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2015 0

Britain has reportedly maintained its position that it won’t compensate white farmers who were evicted from their farms during Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform programme. The Daily News reported on Sunday that Prime Minister David Cameron’s new Conservative government won’t support any compensation scheme set up to help evicted white farmers in Zimbabwe. This comes as

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UK slavery suit: Complainant misleading court, says counsel

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

Some drama took place on Tuesday at the ongoing trial of a Nigerian, Ofonime Sunday Inuk, accusing a couple of holding him in servitude for over 24 years in the United Kingdom . At the resumption of the trial at Harrow Crown court, Mrs Edet’s lawyer, Emma Akuwudike, told the court that the 39-year-old, never […]

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Nigerian may be UK’s first black Premier

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2015 0

While politics in his fatherland is still locked in primordial sentiments, Nigeria’s Chuka Umunna is set to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He threw his hat into the political ring on Tuesday to be the second aspirant to the office, becoming the second member of the party to offer to lead […]

Politics

Buhari congratulates PM David Cameron

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2015 0

The president-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a goodwill message to David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain, congratulating him on his victory in the just concluded elections in his country. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, May 9, General Buhari said he looked forward to collaborating with the British government led by […]

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Four British-Nigerians Eye Parliament as UK Decides, Former Lambeth and Enfield Majors Tip Labour to Win

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2015 0

As Britons go to the polls to elect both their next Prime Minister -in what is seen as one of the closest to call elections in recent memory- and Members of Parliament, MPs, on Thursday, four of those in the race for the House of Commons are of Nigerian heritage. The trio of Shadow Business […]

Technology

Robotic Hands Cook Dishes with Skill of Master Chef…then Clean Up

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

  Robotic are being positioned as a replacement to human efforts which made Tim Anderson  to spent the last two years helping to devise the ultimate kitchen gadget – a pair of robotic arms which can whip up any meal with the skill and flair of a professional chef and emerged 2011 winner. The robotic […]

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 Uganda Uncertain of 2018 Oil Target

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

The Central Bank of Uganda said it remains uncertain whether the country will be able to produce its first commercial oil by 2018 as previously forecast due to a slump in global prices as well as the higher costs of developing its waxy reserves. The Bank was quoted in a report seen by Platts that […]

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Elle Goulding – Love Me like You Do: Too Much Hype!

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2015 0

“Love Me like You Do” is a song recorded by English recording artist Ellie Goulding for the soundtrack to the film, Fifty Shades Of Grey (2015). The song was written by Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Ali Payami and Toye Lo and produced by Martin and Payami. It was released on 7 January 2015 […]

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Drama in UK Court over N6.3b Assets of Ibori’s Mistress

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2015 0

The language was acerbic; tempers flared, somewhat. Lawyers de­ployed harsh words against each other. That was the hallmark of the hearing at Courtroom 8 of the Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday in Lon­don, the United Kingdom. At issue was the hearing into the planned confisca­tion of assets worth N6.3 billion (£21 million) traced to Udoamaka […]

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Class Hospitality Adds One More to Its Fold

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2015 0

Class Hospitality Ltd, a one stop hotel solutions company has just opened a brand new hospitality outfit called Pacific 2 Hotel & Suites. The newest addition to the ever expanding chain of hotels managed by the solutions company under the auspices of UK trained lawyer, Omamuli’s Class Management, was built to  global standard to offer […]

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Three Aspirants Battle to Lead Nigerians in UK

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2015 0

The highly anticipated battle for the chairmanship of the Central Association of Nigerians, in the United Kingdom, CANUK, takes place at the Nigerian High Commission, on Saturday morning, during the organisation’s Annual General Meeting, AGM. Though not really a battle of the sexes, but the contest will be between two male aspirants and a female […]

Health

‘Skin Cancer Rises among European Elderly’

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2015 0

Experts have raised alarm over rising incidence of skin cancer among persons over 65, even though everyone is at risk. According to the Cancer Research UK, a boom in cheap package holidays in the 1960s is partly responsible for the rise. The condition can often be prevented by covering up and avoiding sunburn. However, Professor […]

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Three-Time Divorcee Nigerian ‘Lesbian’ Loses UK Asylum Battle

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2015 0

The bid by a three-time married Ni­gerian to avoid deportation from the United Kingdom by claiming to be a lesbian, who would face dire consequences if returned to her country of birth, has failed – comprehensively. The ‘lesbian, ‘ Aderonke Apa­ta, was last Wednesday told to go back home by the Royal Courts of Justice […]