Akpabio Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UK Parliamentary Ties
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for stronger parliamentary relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, with emphasis on legislative cooperation, knowledge-sharing and exchange programmes. Akpabio made the call on Wednesday in Abuja when the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Peter Vowles, paid him a courtesy visit at his office. […]
New UK High Commissioner Arrives Nigeria, Pledges Stronger Ties
By Sulyman Gobir The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja to take up his new role, pledging to strengthen relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Vowles, who succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, arrived on Monday, according to a statement issued by the British High Commission. Speaking after his arrival, […]
UK Issues Fresh Travel Warning for 11 Nigerian States
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The United Kingdom has advised its citizens against all travel to parts of 11 Nigerian states, including Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe, citing security concerns. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office issued the updated travel advisory on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno, Yobe, Adamawa […]
UK Vows Full Support for Ukraine Despite Russian Threat
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirms the United Kingdom’s commitment to Ukraine after Russia warned of “consequences” over the use of British-made drones in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory. Burnham said the UK would continue to support Ukraine, insisting that Britain would remain a “fair-weather” friend and stand with Kyiv […]
Tinubu Hails UK’s New PM, Seeks Stronger Nigeria-Britain Ties
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Andy Burnham on his assumption of office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with Britain. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, President Tinubu also congratulated the Government […]
Nigeria congratulates UK’s new PM Burnham
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has congratulate Andy Burnham on his inauguration as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the longstanding partnership between both countries. In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, praises the United […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Alliance
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their security and defence partnership, expanding cooperation in counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, maritime security, intelligence sharing, anti-kidnapping efforts and the fight against illicit financial flows. The renewed commitment was reached at the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue in Abuja, co-chaired by Nigeria’s National […]
UK Endorses National Assembly’s Drive for State Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Kingdom on Wednesday reaffirmed its support for Nigeria’s security sector reforms, backing the National Assembly’s push for state policing and stronger institutional accountability. The affirmation came on Wednesday at a high-level National Security Roundtable held as part of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week. The UK-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Ties, Set New Defence Agenda
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic security cooperation, with both countries agreeing to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, military training and regional security. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), gave the assurance while hosting the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, and his […]
UK Court Jails Nigerian Man 28 Years for Child Rape
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul A 61-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Anthony Sobogun, has been sentenced to 28 years’ imprisonment for multiple sexual offences against two children spanning a period of 15 years. The Metropolitan Police Service disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to the police, Sobogun of Thistlewood Crescent, Croydon, was sentenced at Inner London Crown […]