Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested on Sunday as part of a police probe into political funding, her team confirmed. “Nicola Sturgeon has today, Sunday 11th June, by arrangement with Police Scotland, attended an interview where she…
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell arrested in SNP finance probe
The husband of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in connection with an investigation into Scottish National Party finances. Peter Murrell, 58, is being questioned after being taken into police custody on Wednesday morning. Police Scotland said officers…
Man charged with breaching the peace near Humza Yousaf’s official residence
A 28-year-old man has been charged with breaching the peace after reports of someone acting “suspiciously” near the official residence of Scotland’s new leader. Police Scotland said they were called to an incident on Saturday evening in the Charlotte Square…
Nicola Sturgeon to resign as Scotland’s first minister
Nicola Sturgeon is to resign as Scotland’s first minister after more than eight years in the role. The Scottish National Party leader is expected to make the announcement at a hastily-arranged news conference in Edinburgh. It is not thought that…
UK government to block Scottish gender bill
The UK government has decided to block a controversial Scottish bill designed to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. UK ministers say the draft law would conflict with equality protections applying across Great Britain. It is…
UK’s top court to assess legal basis for new Scottish independence vote
The UK Supreme Court will on Tuesday consider the legality of Scottish moves to hold a new referendum on independence next year without the consent of the government in London. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s nationalist government in Edinburgh wants a…
*Lagos orders probe as Nigerians tackle hospitals over businesswoman, call agent’s deaths (Punch)*PDP hails suspension of 3 LG chairmen by Lagos Assembly (Independent)
Lagos orders probe as Nigerians tackle hospitals over businesswoman, call agent’s deaths (Punch) Nigerians are demanding justice for a businesswoman, Peju Ugboma, and a Lagos State Emergency Management Agency call centre agent, Omolara Omoyajowo, who both died due to alleged…