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Funeral director jailed for preventing lawful burials, fraud, and theft

A Hull ex-funeral director has been imprisoned for multiple counts of preventing a lawful and decent burial after remains were found in 2024. 48-year-old Robert Bush, formerly of Kirk Ella, East Yorkshire, has been sentenced to 20 years

Tributes trail the death of Cherubim & Seraphim Church’s Supreme Head

Tributes continue to flow in following the death of His Most Eminence, Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Adewale Abiodun Alogbo JP, FNACM, DDM, GCOMS - the Chairman and Spiritual Head of the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O; and the

GBS graduates 6,000 progressing into employment, entrepreneurship and further opportunities

The achievements 6,000 graduates of the Global Banking School (GBS) have been celebrated at graduation ceremonies held in Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and London.

New hefty penalties from October for illegal working in UK

The Immigration and Asylum Bill, introduced to Parliament on 30 June, sets out wide-ranging reforms to restore order and control to the asylum and immigration system. Changes to asylum support cost recovery, measures to speed up appeals and removals,

Joy, relief and painful memories as abducted Oyo teachers and pupils rescued after 56 days

After 56 days of anguish, uncertainty and fervent prayers, families across Oyo State and Nigerians around the world are celebrating the safe return of the teachers and pupils from schools in Oriire Local Government Area who were abducted earlier this

Ann Widdecombe (1947–2026): Britain's fearless political maverick who never shied away from controversy

The death of former British politician Ann Widdecombe marks the end of one of the most distinctive and outspoken careers in modern British politics. Whether admired for her unwavering convictions or criticised for her uncompromising views, Widdecombe

What’s the risk of infection from manicures and pedicures?

Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion. But sometimes clients visiting nail salons come away with more than beautiful nails. Several women from Perth recently told the ABC

England faces projected daily water shortfall of five billion litres

Only one in 10 (11%) adults in England and Wales understand how much water they use, new research reveals, as a major new initiative launches to transform how society thinks about and uses water. The Let’s Save Water campaign comes as scientists,

Free AI tool that appeals parking fines launched

Global parking platform - Parksy has launched a free AI tool designed to assist drivers in appealing parking fines. The Parking Fine Appeal Calculator reads a parking ticket, checks it for valid grounds to appeal, and drafts a tailored appeal letter

The hunt for a new Ebola vaccine: two scientists explain the challenges

The ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has now killed 61 people, with 359 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus has a fatality rate of between 30% and 50%, and there is currently no vaccine

Black communities encouraged to seek support through NHS Talking Therapies

Looking after mental health is as important as caring for physical health, yet many people struggle to recognise when they need help or when they feel their symptoms are serious enough to seek support.

Europe is spending billions on deporting migrants. Why the strategy isn’t working

For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don’t have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get

Nina Kristofferson pays tribute to singing legend - Billie Holiday

Award-Winning Actress, Singing, Jazz & Opera sensation - Nina Kristofferson performs at one of London’s most prestigious jazz clubs - The Pheasantry on July 3.

Gbeleyi appeals to APC leadership for review of Ogun West Senatorial Primaries outcome

Rt. Hon. Olusegun Bolanle Gbeleyi – an aspirant in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) Primaries for the Ogun West Senatorial seat, has appealed to the National Chairman of the Party “for a review and reconsideration of the outcome in the

Police appeal following rape in Streatham

London’s Metropolitan Police are appealing for a woman they believe to have been raped - to come forward following an incident in Streatham. The attack took place outside Gaumont Place at 05.30hrs on Tuesday, 12 May.

Eko Hotels at 50

Beyond the suffocating air of Nigerian politics, which gets far more problematic by the day, with its unending twists and turns, there are more sober happenings within this same polity, which while politics depresses the soul, uplift it, reminding us

South Africans are far less tolerant of migrants than before – hotspots, drivers and solutions

Share article Print article Anti-immigrant marches in several major South African cities (such as Tshwane and Johannesburg) in early May 2026 once again led to questions being asked about xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa.

Man charged with hate crime offences

Crumbs on Old Street

The exhibition title - Crumbs, would ordinarily not suggest the creative plurality of the assembly of artists at the Indra Gallery on Old Street, London. It would likely suggest a children’s event but it had more ironic reality to it than could have

NHS Service Access roadshow goes on tour

Touring 15 different locations across the country, the NHS Service Access roadshow has been supporting individuals and communities to take control of their health, sharing information about the different ways you can access NHS services quickly,

Black Athletes honoured at Sporting Equals Awards

Sporting Equals brought together some of the most influential voices in sport for an unforgettable evening at its flagship Sporting Equals Awards ceremony, held rcently at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

Benin election: Wadagni’s landslide win raises questions about his legitimacy

Romuald Wadagni won the 2026 presidential election in Benin with over 94% of the vote. Wadagni, 50, is a technocrat who became an influential finance minister under Patrice Talon from 2016 until his election.

Sudan war refugees pushed into hunger

Families displaced by the war in Sudan are facing extreme hunger, repeated displacement and total loss of livelihoods, according to new research by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

Chancel Mbemba: Every player is an Ambassador

Framed as both an intimate and political testimony, the project highlights the journey, convictions, and responsibility carried by one of the leading figures in contemporary African football. Through an exclusive interview and a photographic series,

Pastor (Dr) Ade Adesina celebrates six decades

The Serving Overseer of Power House International Ministries with the headquarters Church in London, United Kingdom – Pastor (Dr) Ade Adesina, celebrated his 60th Birthday recently. Dr Adesina who is well known for his leadership contributions to

Glam Squad offers free makeup, nail art and personal styling consultations in London

A curated Glam Squad of trusted Black British beauty stylists will be popping up across London this April, bringing free beauty appointments, wellness and relaxed sexual health conversations directly to local Black women.

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2027: Between INEC and ADC

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are incensed by the de-recognition of the leadership of their party by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, relying on a March 12, 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja

Manchester to host Africa Infrastructure Roundtable for Diaspora Investors

A curated, trust-led gathering later this month, will bring together African Diaspora professionals, investors, and community leaders to tackle the critical question of how Diaspora wealth can be channelled safely into lasting development across the

Rooms to Rent for Professionals in SW London

Rooms to Rent in Private Maisonette for Professionals in a quiet and pleasant area with good transport links.

Khaby Lame is the world’s most followed TikToker: the story of a Senegalese‑born star who sold his identity

His name is Khabane Lame, but he is known worldwide as Khaby Lame. Born in Dakar, Senegal, he is the most followed content creator on TikTok. He became famous for video clips in which he reacts to absurd “life hack” videos with a blank, slightly

Nasir El-Rufai’s release

The release of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), on temporary, compassionate grounds, on Friday, March 27, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Ummar El-Rufai in Cairo, Egypt, raises

Beyond the policing abracadabra

Victor Hugo, the French philosopher, is absolutely right: the devolution of policing powers to subnational and local governments is long overdue. This is not a radical departure; it was the reality during the colonial era and the First Republic.

Teen firearms maker jailed

A teenager, whose fascination with firearms production was bought to a stop by Met officers has been jailed for four years. 19-year-old Sakhile Ntsele of Wandsworth Road, London SW8 appeared at Inner London Crown Court where he was sentenced after

Tinubu and the glory: Who benefits?

President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s recent State Visit to the United Kingdom, March 17 -19 on the invitation of King Charles III, and his wife, Queen Camilla has all the trappings of a fairy tale at a personal level. Here is a man who was brought up

The questions Governor Adeleke has refused to answer

​In the theatre of power, silence is rarely empty; it's a deliberate choice. For Osun State’s current political trajectory under Governor Ademola Adeleke, this silence has become a defining characteristic. Beyond the viral clips and populist optics,

Ekiti 2026: Continuity, reality and comfort zone

June 20, 2026, is the date appointed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the governorship election in Ekiti State. Ceteris paribus, this leaves the incumbent governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO), to defend a mandate that

Osun guber: Federal might or popular mandate?

​The road to the 2026 Osun governorship election is narrowing as visions, hopes and aspirations become clearer. Amidst claims, insinuations, and strategic calculations, choices are coming into sharper focus. Pundits and far-sighted sages are already

Operation Epic Mistake

“Bros, looks like President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran is beginning to look like an Operation Epic Mistake. Three weeks after, Iran is still standing strong, and threatening not to negotiate. The country’s Defence Minister, Abbas Araqchi

Osun 2026: Why we should be worried!

Osun State is at a crossroads, and frankly, the future looks terrifying. As we approach the August 15, 2026, election, it’s time we stop the political politeness and face the ugly truth: our State is struggling to breathe.