Celebrations continue for Wole Soyinka’s 90th birthday

The literary world and admirers across Nigeria and beyond continue to honour Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka as celebrations for his 90th birthday extend into their second week.  On Tuesday evening, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a special dinner at…

Naija Times publisher, Ehi Braimah, wins Chancellor’s Alumni award of the University of Roehampton, London

The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Naija Times, Ehi Braimah, been selected as one of the recipients of the 20th Anniversary Chancellor Alumni Award of the University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom.  In an email to Braimah, Eleanor Merrick, Director of Business Development & Fundraising…

3 police officers hurt and 40 arrested in pro-Palestine march in London

Three police officers were injured and 40 people arrested during a protest in London against Israel’s war in Gaza, Palestine, on Tuesday night. One officer suffered a serious face injury after she was hit by a bottle thrown from the…

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into oncoming car has manslaughter conviction overturned

A woman who shouted and waved at a cyclist causing her to fall into the path of an oncoming car, has had her manslaughter conviction overturned. Auriol Grey, 49, was caught on CCTV shouting and waving her arm aggressively at…

King Charles gives Harry ultimate snub after son travelled 5,500 miles to the UK

King Charles is unable to meet with his youngest son Prince Harry who flew from California to London due to the monarch’s ‘full programme’. The Duke of Sussex has been spotted at Armoury House near Old Street in London ahead…

School mourns 14-year-old British-Nigerian killed in London sword attack

Bancroft’s School on Wednesday mourned 14-year-old British-Nigerian boy, Daniel Anjorin, who died from injuries sustained during a sword attack in London. The United Kingdom Metropolitan Police released details of the boy killed in the sword attack on Tuesday and explained…

British man accused of plotting arson attacks in London on behalf of Russia

A British man has been charged with plotting arson attacks on Ukraine-linked businesses in London after allegedly being recruited as a Russian spy. David Earl, 20, is accused of being the mastermind behind a huge fire on an industrial estate…

UK panel to rule over Nigerian doctor’s exchange of free treatment for sex with patient

The Medical Tribunal Practitioners Service, MPTS, in Britain is to rule later this month if a UK-based cosmetic doctor of Nigerian descent, Oluwafemi ‘Tijion’ Esho should continue to practice in the country for allegedly exchanging free botox for sex with…

Children among 9 injured in ‘corrosive substance’ attack in London

London police are investigating a “corrosive substance” attack that left nine people, including two young children, injured on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. Detective Superintendent Alexander Castle said that a woman and her two young children were injured in the…

Peter Obi advocates for global investment in Africa at Commonwealth Summit in London

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party and the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Africa as the right continent for trade and investment. Obi made this remark on Monday while speaking at the opening of…

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