UK NEWS Rwanda sues UK over cancelled migrant deal January 27, 2026 Fatimah Idera Rwanda has launched legal action against the UK, claiming it is owed money following the cancellation of a controversial migrant relocation agreement between the two countries. The case has been…
UK NEWS Northern Ireland to introduce graduated driving licence system January 27, 2026 Fatimah Idera Northern Ireland will be the first part of the UK to introduce a graduated driving licence system, a move aimed at reducing fatal road crashes involving young drivers. The reforms,…
Nigeria News FCT teachers begin indefinite strike January 27, 2026 Fatimah Idera Primary and secondary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have announced an indefinite strike, ordering a complete shutdown of classrooms from Monday, January2026. The directive was issued by…
Opinion Online gender-based violence is silencing Nigerian women January 27, 2026 Fatimah Idera Nigeria’s fast-growing digital space has opened doors to learning, business, and civic participation, but it has also created a parallel crisis: the rapid spread of online gender-based violence (OGBV). From…
UK NEWS UK fines Bank of Scotland over Russia sanctions January 26, 2026 Fatimah Idera The UK authorities have fined the Bank of Scotland £160,000 for breaching financial sanctions linked to Russia. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), which enforces sanctions on behalf of…
UK NEWS Prison officer jailed over inmate relationship January 26, 2026 Fatimah Idera A former prison officer has been sent to jail after admitting to a sexual relationship with a prisoner and smuggling drugs and phones into a jail. Alicia Novas, 20, worked…
UK NEWS No phones in schools, UK education secretary orders January 26, 2026 Fatimah Idera Schools in England have been told to enforce a complete ban on pupils using mobile phones throughout the school day, including lessons, break times and lunch. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson…
UK NEWS Home Secretary Mahmood promises more police on streets January 26, 2026 Fatimah Idera Police officers in England and Wales are set to spend more time patrolling communities under major policing reforms to be unveiled by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood on Monday. Mahmood says…
UK NEWS Labour blocks Burnham from Gorton by-election January 25, 2026 Fatimah Idera Andy Burnham has been barred from standing in the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election after Labour’s ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) refused to approve his candidacy. Burnham, the directly elected…
UK NEWS UK to launch national police service January 25, 2026 Fatimah Idera The United Kingdom Government has unveiled plans to create a new National Police Service, often described as a British FBI, to tackle serious and complex crime across England and Wales.…
