UK NEWS Record numbers of migrants crammed into ‘Mega-Dinghies’ as channel crossings surge October 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera The number of migrants packed onto small boats crossing the English Channel has reached record highs, with some vessels carrying over 120 people far above previous averages. Analysis by Nationalnews…
UK NEWS Rachel Reeves eyes outsider to lead UK’s banking regulator October 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to launch the search for a new chief executive of the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), signalling a shift towards bringing in an outsider to lead…
UK NEWS Grandparents bag life imprisonment for killing two-year-old grandson Ethan October 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera A couple who murdered their two-year-old grandson, Ethan Ives-Griffiths, have been jailed for life following a harrowing trial at Mold Crown Court. Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, were…
UK NEWS Starmer faces tough choice as China’s London super-embassy sparks controversy October 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure over whether to approve China’s long-stalled plans to build a massive new embassy complex in central London, a diplomatic saga that has…
Politics “Boko Haram never nominated Buhari as negotiator” – Garba Shehu counters Jonathan October 4, 2025 Friday Omosola Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has issued a rebuttal to a statement made by former President Goodluck Jonathan regarding Boko…
Nigeria News Tinubu to attend funeral of APC chair’s mother today October 4, 2025 New Daily Prime By Ismaeel Aleem President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Jos, the capital of Plateau State, today Saturday 4th October, to pay his respects at the funeral of the…
Nigeria News NIS certifies over 176 officers in hostmanship training with Dutch counterpart October 4, 2025 Friday Omosola The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with the Repatriation and Departure Service (DT&V) of the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, Netherlands, has concluded a five-day Hostmanship training and…
Nigeria News Adeleke orders full investigation into fatal Akinlalu incident involving Amotekun October 4, 2025 Friday Omosola Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed deep shock over recent killings in Akinlalu involving the Amotekun security outfit and has ordered a full-scale government investigation into the tragic…
Health America, Indian Ocean islands drive 2025 global Chikungunya surge October 4, 2025 Helen Okechukwu A resurgence of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) disease has been reported across 40 countries in 2025, marking a significant uptick in transmission after several years of relative decline. The World Health…
Sports Nigerian legends of the Premier League: From Kanu to Iwobi October 4, 2025 Oloye Since Efan Ekoku first made his mark with Norwich City in April 1993, Nigerian footballers have remained a constant and influential presence in the Premier League. Their flair, strength, and…
