Charles formally confirmed as king in ceremony televised for first time

Charles III has been proclaimed as king at a ceremony at St James’s Palace. Charles became king immediately following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, but a historic meeting formally confirmed his role on Saturday. During the Accession…

Queen Elizabeth II: King Charles to address nation as monarch for first time

King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign at 18:00 BST, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday.…

*Lagos to tackle indiscriminate parking, free traffic (Punch)*Police arrest 5 for alleged telecommunication cable theft in Lagos (Guardian)

Lagos to tackle indiscriminate parking, free traffic (Punch) The Lagos State Government has said it will regulate the indiscriminate parking of cars which hinders the flow of traffic across the state. According to a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner…

Barack and Michelle Obama remember Queen Elizabeth’s warm welcome

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth, who died Thursday at age 96, and recounting how the matriarch welcomed the couple “to the world stage with open arms…

Queen Elizabeth II has died, Buckingham Palace announces 

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne…

Queen’s doctors concerned for her health – palace

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace has said. “Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical…

Queen to break tradition by appointing next prime minister at Balmoral

The Queen will receive the new prime minister at her Balmoral estate in Scotland for the first time in her long reign. Her Majesty will meet either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak on 6 September, a day after one of…

*Pastor allegedly rapes 13-year-old girl seeking prayers (DailyTrust)*INTERPOL arrests 3 in Lagos, Edo for cyber fraud (Punch)

Pastor allegedly rapes 13-year-old girl seeking prayers (DailyTrust) A 32-year-old prophet, Godson Nse Thompson, is being held in Uyo Correctional Centre, Akwa Ibom State for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl sent to him for intercessory prayers. The accused, a father…

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid

The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said. The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said. “She will continue to receive medical attention…

Sony Music boss Rob Stringer awarded CBE in Queen’s New Year’s honours

Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group, has received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) honour by Queen Elizabeth II. British exec Stringer receives his CBE for services to UK creative industries, to social justice and to…

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