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The United States (US) has issued a fresh warning to its citizens in the United Kingdom, urging heightened vigilance after Britain raised its terrorism threat level to “severe”. The alert follows a decision by the UK Government to increase the threat level from “substantial”, signalling that an attack is now considered highly likely. The move came after a stabbing in Golders Green, North London, where two Jewish men Shloime Rand and Moshe Shine were attacked in what authorities described as an antisemitic incident. The Metropolitan Police classified the attack as terrorism, intensifying concerns over public safety. Responding to the development,…

Air Peace has pushed back against criticism following a disrupted London–Lagos flight, insisting passengers were not abandoned despite a lengthy delay that sparked backlash online. The Nigerian carrier said the interruption to its Gatwick service on Friday was caused by a bird strike — a serious aviation hazard that forced the aircraft to be grounded immediately for safety checks. The incident gained traction after Funke Akindele publicly criticised the airline, claiming passengers were left stranded at London Gatwick Airport for hours with little communication. She said travellers had been waiting since early morning without clear updates. Airline cites safety first…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, has said that Nigeria’s next president, ahead of the 2027 general elections, has already been determined by God. Speaking during a workers’ meeting at the Redemption City on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday, Adeboye said the outcome of the election is beyond human influence, insisting that divine will will ultimately prevail. He said, “The next president has already been decided by God, who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done.” Adeboye cautioned Nigerians against…

Funke Akindele has criticised the management of Air Peace for allegedly leaving passengers stranded at London Gatwick Airport in the United Kingdom after a prolonged delay with little to no communication. In a post on X on Friday, Akindele said the airline initially informed passengers of a delay caused by a “bird strike” but failed to provide further updates or adequate support afterwards. The 48-year-old filmmaker described how passengers, including elderly individuals, had been waiting since 6:30 a.m., growing increasingly fatigued and exhausted without clear information. “Air Peace, this is unacceptable. Passengers (including elderly people) have been stranded since 6:30…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20 for the conduct of by-elections in six states. Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, relayed this at a ceremony held at the INEC headquarters in Abuja to receive Jamila Malafa, the new national commissioner who was sworn in on Thursday. He said the by-elections will be conducted alongside the Ekiti governorship election scheduled for the same date. He said the elections will cover senatorial vacancies in Enugu, Nasarawa, Rivers, and Ondo states, as well as a State House of Assembly seat in Kebbi and a House of Representatives seat in Kano. “We…

The United States is considering a major shift in its relationship with Nigeria, with lawmakers proposing to withhold half of the country’s aid unless clear progress is made on security and accountability. The move, backed by the US House Appropriations Committee, forms part of the Fiscal Year 2027 foreign assistance budget and reflects mounting concern in Washington over persistent violence across Africa’s most populous nation. Aid tied to performance At the heart of the proposal is a strict condition: Nigeria must demonstrate “effective steps” in tackling insecurity, protecting civilians, and prosecuting those responsible for attacks before 50 per cent of…

The City Boy Movement has suspended Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the South-West zonal coordinator of the women’s wing of the movement, following a wanted notice published by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Monday, the EFCC declared Tejuosho wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. The anti-graft agency said Tejuosho, 41, is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into fraud-related offences. Tejuosho had previously been on the EFCC’s radar over an alleged appointment and contract scam. In June 2025, the commission interrogated her following complaints that she obtained money from victims under the guise…

China has thrown open its vast market to Africa, launching a sweeping zero-tariff policy that could reshape trade flows across the continent. From Friday, imports from 53 African countries including Nigeria will enter China duty-free, provided they maintain diplomatic ties with Beijing. The policy, which runs until April 30, 2028, is designed to deepen economic cooperation and give African exports a stronger foothold in one of the world’s largest consumer markets. The initiative traces back to commitments made under the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and the Changsha declaration, where China pledged to expand access for African goods while tightening broader…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Halimat Adenike Tejuosho, the south-west zonal coordinator of the women’s wing of the City Boy Movement (CBM), wanted over an alleged case of obtaining money by false pretence. In a recent notice issued, the anti-graft agency said Tejuosho, 41, is wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into fraud-related offences. According to the EFCC, Tejuosho is an indigene of Lagos State, with her last known address listed as House A26, Aso Grove Estate, Maitama Extension, Abuja. The commission called on anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact its offices across…

The United Kingdom has increased its national terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe” following an antisemitic stabbing in north London. The move, announced by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), means an attack is now considered highly likely. The decision follows a violent incident in Golders Green, where two Jewish men were stabbed. Police have since declared the attack a terrorist incident and say it forms part of a wider pattern of threats against the Jewish community. Security minister Dan Jarvis said the upgrade was not based on a single event alone, but also reflected a broader rise in…