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Giggs drops video for ‘Hallelujah’ with Lojay
UK rapper, Giggs aka Godfather has recently unveiled the much-anticipated official music video for his latest track, ‘Hallelujah’. This new song sees him collaborating with the highly acclaimed Nigerian singer-songwriter, Lojay, adding an international flair to the mix. The music video, directed by the talented Earthboi, is a masterful blend of modern high-definition cinematography and […]
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UK and US sign landmark agreement to test AI safety
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind. UK […]
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UK working to find answers, says Foreign Secretary
Foreign Secretary David Cameron said the news of the fatal airstrike is “deeply distressing” and that the UK government was working to find out what happened. “British Nationals are reported to have been killed, we are urgently working to verify this information and will provide full support to their families,” he said. World Central Kitchen […]
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Report to facilitate innovation exchange and trade between UK-Africa launched
A new report to guide the formation and implementation of the proposed UK-Africa Innovation Trust Corridor (ITC) to facilitate the transparent, secure and demonstrable exchange of research and innovation outputs between the United Kingdom and its African Commonwealth nations has been launched in Accra. The report, titled ‘Research-Based Evidence to Support the Formation of the […]
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Flagship Rwanda bill back in Lords for scrutiny
The House of Lords is debating and voting on the government’s attempts to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government has promised that the first flights to Rwanda will happen “in the spring.” This new bill makes clear in UK law Rwanda is a safe country, following a Supreme Court ruling on the government’s […]
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Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over UK security protection
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the government over the level of his security protection when he is in the UK. The Duke of Sussex had been trying to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a “working royal”. His lawyers argued there was unfairness in […]
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Alexei Navalny: UK sanctions Russian prison chiefs after activist’s death
The UK has frozen the assets of six Russian prison bosses in charge of the Arctic penal colony where opposition leader Alexei Navalny died. The sanctioned individuals will also be banned from travelling to the UK. Western leaders say the blame for Navalny’s death lies with the Russian authorities, including President Putin. “Those responsible for […]
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UK lawyers can’t practice in Nigeria –Govt makes U-turn
The Federal Government has made a U-turn on its earlier statement indicating that United Kingdom, UK, lawyers are allowed to practice in Nigeria. Nigerian Minister for Trade and Investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a statement, highlighted that the UK-trained lawyers can practice in Nigeria following an Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership signed by Nigeria and the […]
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UK-Ghana seeks fresh opportunities in tech, automobile et al
Ghana and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a bilateral commitment and memorandum of understanding (MoUs) toward fostering partnerships in the automotive sector, animal health, science, technology and innovation. At the 9th UK-Ghana Business Council meeting held in Accra, which was co-chaired by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the UK’s Minister for State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, the two […]
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Mr Ibu’s children arrested for allegedly stealing money donated for his surgery
A biological son and adopted daughter of Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu have been arrested as they have been busted for stealing their father’s money of about $60,700. Their intention of allegedly stealing the money was to ‘jappa’ (leave the country – Nigeria) to a foreign land for greener pastures. Detectives at the Force Criminal Investigation […]
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Ghana, UK to explore opportunities in EVs
British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson has expressed the UK’s readiness to collaborate with Ghana to advance electric vehicles (EVs). “We are thinking about it in the long term¸” the High Commissioner said at an auto investor reception at her residence in Accra. She added: “We are not only here thinking about what are the opportunities today, but we are also very much interested in how the sector […]
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Backlash after MP calls for UK Prime Minister to go
A senior Tory MP has called for his party to replace Rishi Sunak as prime minister or be “massacred” in the general election. Writing in the Telegraph, former cabinet minister Sir Simon Clarke said the Conservatives had lost “key voters” by failing to be bold on immigration. But his article was criticised by several other ex-ministers. Former […]
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Asante Gold: UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘crown jewels’
The UK is sending some of Ghana’s “crown jewels” back home, 150 years after looting them from the court of the Asante king. A gold peace pipe is among 32 items returning under long-term loan deals, the BBC can reveal. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the […]
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Warner Music collaborates with Ray Michael Djan Jr and Paradisus for Writing Camp alongside Warner Africa, Warner UK, and Atlantic UK
Ray Michael and Paradisus made history by hosting their inaugural joint writing camp, welcoming representatives from Warner Africa, Warner UK, and Atlantic UK at the esteemed Paradisus in Aburi, Ghana. The event emerged as an overwhelming success, uniting writers, producers, and engineers from diverse creative backgrounds in a week-long celebration of artistic immersion, with a […]
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US delivers ‘private message’ to Iran after Yemen strikes
President Biden says the US has delivered a “private message” to Iran about the Houthis in Yemen after the US carried out a second strike on the group. “We delivered it privately and we’re confident we’re well-prepared,” he said without giving further details. The US said its latest strike was a “follow-on action” targeting radar. […]
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Norway to approve controversial deep-sea mining
Norway is likely to become the first country in the world to move forward with the controversial practice of commercial-scale deep-sea mining. The plan, up before a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, will accelerate the hunt for precious metals which are in high demand for green technologies. Environmental scientists have warned it could be devastating for […]
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Rishi Sunak facing major Tory revolt over Rwanda bill
Rishi Sunak is facing a significant rebellion from Tory MPs over legislation to revive his plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Over 30 backbenchers on the right of the party are backing plans to change the bill next week to make it harder for people to appeal deportation. The amendments underline the scale […]
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UK’s foreign secretary facing diplomatic balancing act in latest Middle East trip
The UK’s Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, will be in Egypt today, where he’s expected to push for more aid delivery into Gaza and urge all sides to reach what he calls “a sustainable ceasefire”. Cameron was in Jordan yesterday, whose leaders are demanding an immediate halt to the fighting in Gaza. This is his second […]
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