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As the remains of the late Queen Elizabeth II were interred in the United Kingdom (UK), a former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that he had tremendous reSpect for the LATE Head of Commonwealth of Nations. He described her as a personality with great human relations, whom he equally had a perfect relationship…
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The Leicester police in England arrested fifteen people during an operation in the eastern part of the city on Monday amid clashes between the Hindu and Muslim communities in the city. The police made two arrests after chaos was triggered by what the police called unplanned protests on the night of Saturday, September 17 and…
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Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age. In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral…
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Thousands of police, hundreds of British troops and an army of officials made final preparations Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were among thousands of mourners — from…
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Prince Harry will reportedly be able to wear his military uniform to the Queen’s final vigil on Saturday evening, Royal sources have suggested. Earlier in the week, the Duke of Sussex’s team had confirmed that he would not wear military uniform at official Royal events to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s death due to his non-working Royal status. His…
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Two police officers were stabbed as they patrolled in Leicester Square in central London early on Friday morning. The Metropolitan Police said the incident, which took place around 6 a.m., was not believed to be linked to terrorism. The two officers were attacked by a man, who was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and assaulting…
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Prime Minister Liz Truss has arrived at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff ahead of the arrival of King Charles III and the Queen Consort. King Charles III has begun his first visit to Wales as monarch and will start his tour by attending a service of prayer and reflection for the life of the Queen at the cathedral.…
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Prince William and Prince Harry made a surprise joint appearance outside Windsor Castle with their wives, Kate, Princess of Wales and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The brothers have reportedly fallen out in the years since Harry left front-line royal duties for a life in the US with his young family. But on Saturday, all four put aside their differences…
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Tensions were too high for Meghan Markle to join the royal family at Balmoral after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, insiders say. Members of the family, including Prince William, the new heir to the throne, dashed to the monarch’s bedside Thursday. But they were too late to say goodbye to the queen, who passed away at age 96.…
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King Charles III announced in his first public address since Queen Elizabeth II’s death that his heir Prince William is now the Prince of Wales and Kate Middleton has been named the Princess of Wales, a title previously held by the late Princess Diana. “Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose…
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During his first public address to the UK and Commonwealth as King Charles III, the new monarch showed support to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following years of tension between the couple and the Crown. “I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas,” Charles, 73,…
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Boris Johnson gave his last speech as prime minister by saying: “This is it, folks”, before departing No 10 for Balmoral to officially offer his resignation to the Queen. Liz Truss has now been confirmed as prime minister by the Queen. Speaking outside Downing Street, Johnson sought to highlight what he views as his government’s…
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Liz Truss took office as British prime minister Tuesday when she followed outgoing leader Boris Johnson in meeting Queen Elizabeth II for a ceremonial transfer of power showcasing centuries of tradition, but also the uncertainty and gloom hanging over the country. Johnson formally offered his resignation to the queen at Balmoral, her castle in Scotland, after delivering a farewell address…
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The Centre for Research and Historical Documentation, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria popularly called Arewa House has argued that the British did not create Nigeria but succeeded in dividing the country. Director of Arewa House, Dr.Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu said in Kaduna on Friday that the misconception and distortion of history is a major reason affecting…
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‘I like Mr Gorbachev. We can do business together’ Margaret Thatcher quickly emerged as Mikhail Gorbachev’s most passionate Western supporter and champion of his efforts for reform. He was a man she admired, an accolade rarely bestowed by the then prime minister. What Thatcher liked about him was that they could argue together, sometimes ferociously, sometimes,…
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Eurostar will axe its direct train service between London and Disneyland Paris, pinning the decision to focus on ‘core routes’ instead on post-Brexit travel restrictions and financial constraints. The company announced that the route will be suspended from June 5 next year. Tickets have not yet been released this far in advance. It stated that it must focus…
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