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09/11/2025

📉 UK Stocks Slump As Market Eyes Tax Hikes & Budget Uncertainty

UK markets took a hit this week as investors reacted to weak earnings and looming tax-rise fears ahead of the upcoming national budget. The FTSE 100 dropped about 0.6% today, capping a volatile week.

With the government signalling broad tax changes and business sentiment shaky, the stage is set for a rocky economic outlook.

London stocks fell on Friday, with IAG among the biggest drags, capping a volatile week dominated by a flurry of corporate earnings and the Bank of England's interest rate decision.

09/11/2025

🛡️ Nigeria’s Army Chief Vows to Crush Insurgents Amid US Pressure

In a powerful statement today, Nigeria’s new Army Chief Lieutenant‑General Waidi Shaibu pledged an intensified military campaign against Islamist militias in the northeast — a move coming just days after Donald Trump warned of possible U.S. military action if Nigeria fails to protect Christians.

The Nigerian government says it will fight insurgents on its own soil, asserting both national sovereignty and security. Expect major operations in Borno and surrounding states.

Nigeria's new army chief promised on Friday to step up military operations against Islamist militias in the northeast, days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military action if Abuja fails to curb violence against Christians.

05/11/2025

🏭 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Ramps Up Output Following New Import Duty

Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery is now increasing fuel production — more petrol and diesel every day — after a 15% import duty on fuel was introduced to protect local refining.
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The refinery says it is producing more than Nigeria’s current demand, helping reduce reliance on imports. But critics worry about market competition and possible future shortages if importers get squeezed out.
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This signals a shift in Nigeria’s energy policy strategy: favouring domestic production even amid concerns about regulation and affordability.

05/11/2025

🚨 Bird Flu Outbreak: England Orders Mandatory Bird Housing Nationwide

The UK government has imposed mandatory bird housing rules across England to stop the spread of bird flu after a sudden surge in cases.
Poultry owners are now required to keep birds indoors, with fines for non-compliance.

Officials warn that wild birds are spreading the virus rapidly and that tougher action is needed to protect food supplies and the farming industry.
Supermarkets are already monitoring egg and chicken prices closely.

Public health experts stress there’s no immediate risk to humans, but say vigilance is key.

05/11/2025

💥 Breaking: UK to Cut Business Rates and Rescue High Street Shops

UK finance minister Rachel Reeves has hinted at a major business rates reform ahead of the national Budget — a move that could save thousands of small shops from closure.

The reform is expected to slash rates for small businesses and simplify tax reliefs, easing pressure from soaring energy bills and inflation.
Experts say this could finally give struggling high streets a fighting chance to recover after years of economic hits.

📣 Small business owners are already calling it “a long-overdue lifeline.”
Will it be enough to revive the UK’s dying high streets?

05/11/2025

🔥 Nigeria Defies Trump’s Threat as UK Lights Up Bonfire Night in Style

Global headlines today — from Abuja to London!

🇳🇬 Nigeria: Nigeria has just launched a $2.25 billion Eurobond to boost its struggling economy — a bold move that comes days after former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “go in guns-a-blazing” if killings of Christians continue.
Despite the political storm, Nigerian officials say the nation’s economic recovery plan is on track and that foreign intimidation won’t derail its sovereignty.

04/11/2025

🔴 BREAKING: Twelve Forest Guards Killed in Attack in Kwara State — Nigeria Security Alert

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Shocking news from Nigeria’s North‑Central region: at least 12 forest guards have been killed by gunmen in an attack on a guarded forest area in Oke‑Ode, Kwara State. Four other guards are wounded and receiving treatment.

The incident underscores the escalating challenge of security in Nigeria: clashes between herders, farmers and illicit armed groups are increasingly targeting state assets and law‑enforcement personnel.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for military intervention and urged calm. Officials warn this could be a precedent for more high‑casualty attacks if preventive measures are not stepped up.

Stay tuned for further updates — we’ll bring you the latest firsthand, so hit follow and turn on notifications.

04/11/2025

UK Issues Urgent Hornet Warning after Record 2025 Asian Hornet Nests Found

Alert for the UK: authorities have identified two more nests of the invasive Asian hornet species in Kent, following a record number of nests in 2023.

These hornets are not just a nuisance—they pose a serious threat to bees, biodiversity and could trigger allergic reactions in humans. Experts are warning the public to stay vigilant and report any sightings.

04/11/2025

Nigeria Says U.S. Help Against Islamist Insurgents Must Respect Sovereignty

Major development in Nigeria: the government has welcomed assistance from the United States in its fight against Islamist insurgents—but only if the help respects Nigeria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

This comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military action in Nigeria if the situation of Christians being killed does not improve.

For Nigerians, this raises big questions about foreign intervention, domestic security, and the balance of power.

02/11/2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned a man for alleged ₦13 million fraud in Lagos

In Lagos, the EFCC has arraigned a man identified as Martins Morakinyo on charges of allegedly defrauding victims of ₦13 million. The case comes amid intensified efforts by the commission to combat financial crimes in Nigeria.

🚨 Fraud alert in Lagos: The EFCC has charged a man with allegedly scamming ₦13 million — a reminder that financial crime remains front-and-centre in Nigeria’s fight for transparency. 🇳🇬

02/11/2025

Police arrest Lagos taxi driver over alleged sexual assaults

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a commercial taxi driver in Lagos who had gone viral on social media amid reports of multiple sexual assaults and robberies involving female passengers. The arrest follows growing public outrage after the suspect’s image circulated online.

🚨 Lagos alert: A taxi driver has been arrested after social-media uproar over alleged sexual assaults of female passengers. The wave of posts and concerns prompted the police to take action. 🇳🇬

02/11/2025

Nine people with life-threatening injuries after a mass stabbing on a train in the UK

A major incident on a high-speed train in the UK has left nine people with life-threatening injuries. The West Midlands Police and counter-terrorism units are investigating the stabbing attack, which has sparked online attention and raised fresh concerns about security on public transport.

🚨🇬🇧 Horror on the rails: Nine people seriously hurt in a mass stabbing on a UK train — police and counter-terror units responding. Public transport under the spotlight once again.