Kemi Badenoch has defended her remarks about Nigeria following criticism from the country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, who accused her of disrespecting her heritage. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK and spent much of her youth…
Kemi Badenoch ‘hypocrisy’ over links with lawyer peer who defended Shamima Begum
The Mirror has learned Baron Verdirame, who was given a peerage by Boris Johnson and has close links to Ms Badenoch’s team, advised the UN’s defence team in the same case Kemi Badenoch has been accused of hypocrisy after it…
Shettima slams Kemi Badenoch for ‘denigrating’ Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for making disparaging remarks about Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Shettima emphasized that migrants…
Kemi Badenoch’s Remarkable Ascent in UK Politics: A milestone for the Black community — Magnus Onyibe
As Great Britain, once a colonial power ruling over 56 nations now part of the Commonwealth transitions into a more inclusive society, a symbolic form of “reverse colonization” seems to be unfolding. This phenomenon, exemplified by individuals from formerly colonized…
*Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader (DailyTrust)*Dipo Ayinde unveils new album ‘‘Gratification’’, brings traditional Fuji sounds to global stage (Tribune)
Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader (DailyTrust) Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting, garnering 53,806…
*Lagos: Taskforce impounds fresh 497 motorcycles (DailyTrust)*Maritime workers reject 50% NPA’s IGR deduction (Vanguard)
Lagos: Taskforce impounds fresh 497 motorcycles (DailyTrust) The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit says it has seized 497 more commercial motorcycles for allegedly contravening traffic laws in the state. The agency’s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem,…
*4 killed as hoodlums abduct 5 (Punch)*NDLEA arrests insurgents’ drug supplier, intercepts 7.6 tons of illicit drugs (Channels)
4 killed as hoodlums abduct 5 (Punch) No fewer than four persons have allegedly been killed while one other was said to have escaped death as unknown persons reportedly abducted five men in Oke Irinja, Owode Yewa, Ogun State. PUNCH…
Kemi Badenoch: Nigerian contesting for UK Prime Minister loses bid
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch contesting the position of United Kingdom prime minister was voted out on Tuesday. Badenoch was voted out of the race as other contestants – Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt, and Liz Truss – are still in the race.…
Political patronage and enlightened self-interest — Ehi Braimah
As we count down to the general elections next year, political events that will shape the outcome of the polls are unfolding and making headline news. It is the same story around the world – especially when the political season…