Tag: British
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TERROR ALERT: Abuja in panic mode as ‘Jabi Lake Mall close shop over alleged fear of attacks
The management of the popular Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, has said it will be shutting down operations on Thursday amid security threats in the Federal Capital Territory. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls that after two major embassies, the US and British raised terror alerts the seat of power in Nigeria has gone on a panic…
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British PM Sunak vows to fix mistakes, restore economic stability
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on Tuesday pledged to “fix the mistakes” made by the Truss government and restore the country’s economic stability. He, however, warned that there would be “difficult decisions to come.” Adding that “right now, our country is facing a profound economic crisis.”
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British teenager Raducanu makes history by reaching U.S Open semis
British teenager, Emma Raducanu produced yet another electrifying performance to become the first qualifier to reach the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday, defeating Olympic champion Belinda Bencic 6-3 6-4 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. Down an early break, the 150th-ranked Briton recovered swiftly to win four straight games to close out the first set in…
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Health Minister tests positive for COVID-19
British Health Secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19 and is suffering “very mild” symptoms. Javid, who has received both vaccine doses, said on Saturday night a PCR test had confirmed a positive result he received by lateral flow test. He said he would continue to self-isolate and work from home. It is understood…
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Alleged human rights violation: China fights back, slams heavy sanctions on British individuals, entities
China on Friday announced sanctions on relevant British individuals and entities. According to a statement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the United Kingdom (UK) imposed unilateral sanctions on relevant Chinese individuals and entity, citing the so-called human rights issues in Xinjiang. “This move, based on nothing but lies and disinformation, flagrantly breaches international law and…
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Britain slams COVID-19 restrictions afresh as cases surge
COVID-19 restrictions were reintroduced Tuesday in Britain to tackle a fast-spreading second wave of the virus, with the restrictions announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, lasting probably six months. In a speech at 10 Downing Street, Johnson told Britons to work from home where possible and ordered bars and restaurants to close early. After scientific…
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37-years-old Deputy British ambassador to Hungary, dies of coronavirus
Steven Dick the deputy head of mission at the British Embassy in Budapest has died after contracting coronavirus, the Foreign Office has said. The 37-year-old died on Tuesday in Hungary. He had served as Deputy British Ambassador to Hungary since December, according to a biography published on the UK government’s website. In a statement, his…
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First British coronavirus death confirmed
According to reports in Japan, a British man has died after contracting coronavirus on board the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan. With the latest reports, a total of six persons have now died after the cruise liner was put on lockdown just off the port of Yokohama. However, the death…
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British PM Johnson threatens Brexit rebels with party expulsion
The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, threatened to expel rebel lawmakers from his Conservative Party if they thwart his Brexit plans by voting to prevent a no-deal exit from the EU. Johnson’s promise to leave the EU on Oct. 31 with or without a divorce agreement has propelled the United Kingdom towards a constitutional crisis…
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‘I’m bothered about Nigeria not 2019 elections,’ Buhari tells May
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that though his fellow politicians are currently preoccupied with the forthcoming general elections in 2019, he is more bothered about the need to provide security and revamp the economy. According to the Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, this was part of the discussions Buhari had…