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Èkímògún Leicester Launches in the UK, Bringing Ondo Diaspora Together to Celebrate Heritage and Build a Stronger Future

A new community initiative aimed at connecting and empowering people of Ondo descent in the United Kingdom has been launched in Leicester, opening a new platform for cultural connection, professional networking and community development. Èkímògún Leicester was officially unveiled on August 29, 2026, under the theme “Our Roots. Our People. Our Future.” The launch brought together professionals, community leaders, business figures, friends and well-wishers for a celebration of Ondo heritage […]

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Nigeria Extends UK Passport Intervention as London Exercise Now Runs Through October 3

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with the Nigeria High Commission in London, is continuing a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians across the United Kingdom, with services being provided in Manchester, London, Cardiff and Aberdeen. Key Dates & Locations Manchester: September 7–21, 2026 London: September 7–October 3, 2026 Cardiff: September 21–26, 2026 Aberdeen: September 21–26, 2026 London venue: 56–57 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1JU The exercise began on […]

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Palace Fires Back at Earl Spencer Over Explosive Diana Memoir Claims

Buckingham Palace has broken its usual silence over royal books after Earl Spencer made a dramatic claim about King Charles and Princess Diana, triggering a rare public response from the Palace just days before his memoir is published. The dispute centres on an alleged conversation between Diana’s brother and the then Prince Charles in the tense days surrounding her 1997 funeral. In his forthcoming book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, […]

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Oxfordshire Village Votes to ‘Leave UK’ in Protest Over Asylum Housing Plan

Residents of a small Oxfordshire village have voted overwhelmingly to symbolically “leave” the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to house more than 1,200 male asylum seekers at a nearby former military site. Piddington a village of around 350 people near Bicester, held the unofficial referendum on Tuesday after plans emerged to accommodate 1,256 asylum seekers at a former Ministry of Defence facility. Of the 312 residents who voted, […]

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UK Inflation Climbs to 3.1% as Petrol and Diesel Prices Surge

Rising petrol and diesel prices have pushed UK inflation higher, adding fresh pressure to household budgets as the cost of fuel and travel continues to climb. Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The increase was driven largely by a sharp rise in motor fuel prices, with petrol and diesel costs climbing […]

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Prince Harry and Meghan Move Children to New School After Just Two Days Over Security Concerns

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have moved their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to a different school after just two days, following security concerns surrounding their daily journey to and from the school. The couple’s spokesperson said the decision was linked to the distance between the school and the family’s UK home, as well as heavy traffic along the route. The security team reportedly determined that the journey created […]

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Nigeria Immigration Enrols 2,296 Applicants in Six Days as UK Passport Intervention Sees Strong Turnout

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has enrolled 2,296 applicants during the first six operational days of its Special Passport Intervention Exercise in the United Kingdom, highlighting strong demand for passport services among Nigerians in London and Manchester. The intervention began on September 7, 2026, with applicants attending the designated centres based on confirmed appointments. Between September 7 and 12, a total of 1,709 applicants were enrolled at the Manchester Centre, […]

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Fried Food Ban and Dessert Cutbacks Set to Transform UK School Menus

School dinners in England are heading for one of their biggest changes in more than a decade, with deep fried food set to disappear from menus and schools facing tighter limits on sugary desserts, pizza, processed meat and other high fat foods. The government says the overhaul is aimed at tackling childhood obesity and tooth decay while giving pupils healthier meals that can support their learning and long term health. […]

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King Charles Brings OpenAI, Google and AI Giants Together as Fears Grow Over the Risks of Powerful Technology

King Charles III is set to bring some of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence executives together in Scotland this week as concerns grow over the potential dangers of increasingly advanced AI systems. The meeting at Dumfries House is expected to include senior figures from Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind, alongside the UK’s AI minister. The discussions are expected to focus on how AI can be developed responsibly and […]

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