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World powers hopeful for reset with U.S. as Joe Biden takes office
Leaders from around the world congratulated newly sworn-in U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, expressing cautious optimism over future relations after four years of tumult under Donald Trump.
Scottish Labour leader resigns “in best interests” of party
Richard Leonard resigned as Scottish Labour leader on Thursday, saying it was in the best interests of the party for him to stand down before an election in Scotland expected to take place in May.
Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push
Scottish nationalists are on course to win a record majority in elections for Scotland’s devolved parliament that would start a new push for independence, an opinion poll published on Thursday showed.
Celtic’s Dubai trip was a ‘mistake’ – chief
Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell admits the Scottish champions' decision to go to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp was a "mistake" after 13 players were forced into self-isolation.
World leaders react to U.S. political unrest
World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC.
British premier condemns scenes of violence in US
“Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power,” he wrote on Twitter.
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon questions Celtic’s Dubai trip
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has questioned Celtic's decision to jet off for a mid-season training camp in Dubai as the country struggles with tough coronavirus restrictions.
Scotland first in the world to make sanitary products free
Scotland on Tuesday made sanitary products free to all women, becoming the first nation in the world to take such a step against “period poverty”.
UK premier under fire over Scottish parliament criticism
Scottish independence campaigners have seized on comments by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which he said the creation of a devolved parliament in Edinburgh had been “a disaster”.
British premier under pressure to explain UK virus plan on return to work
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to return to work soon after his recovery from COVID-19, as pressure mounts on his government to explain how to get Britain out of lockdown.
UK parties in final campaign push for Thursday election
The main political party leaders are continuing to push their election pledges to voters, as the campaign enters its final few days.
Boris Johnson replaced by melting ice on UK TV climate debate
Britain’s governing Conservative Party complained to the broadcasting regulator after its chosen representative was shut out of a general election television debate on climate change on Thursday.
Britain, EU enter make-or-break Brexit week
Britain and the European Union on Monday entered a pivotal week that will determine if they are still on course to reach amicable divorce terms — and when Brexit might finally occur.
Thousands protest for Scottish independence in Edinburgh
“What a day! 250,000 behind us marching for independence,” Scottish National Party lawmaker Joanna Cherry tweeted from the event, where many people carried Scottish flags.
Brexit chaos leaves Scotland on independence tightrope
With Britain tearing its hair out over the Brexit confusion, Scotland’s government is biding its time as it prepares for the ultimate prize — independence.
EU court rules UK can cancel Brexit decision
European Court of Justice rules the United Kingdom can cancel Brexit without the permission of the other 27 EU members
Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon vows to reject Theresa May’s Brexit deal
Scotland's pro-independence leader vowed on Monday to vote against any Brexit agreement that fails to preserve much closer EU-UK ties than currently under discussion.
Donald Trump on Scottish golf course to wrap up contentious UK trip
US President Donald Trump wraps up a four-day visit to Britain, dominated by his blasting of Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy, by spending the weekend in Scotland.
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Kaduna SUBEB confirms sack of 65 illegally recruited teachers
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday confirmed the sack of 65 primary school teachers.
AC Milan to complete Fikayo Tomori deal by weekend
The Rossoneri’s sporting director Paolo Maldini has confirmed that the club are closing in on a deal to sign the 23-year-old on loan, and the agreement includes an option to buy for £25m.
American singer Dolly Parton loses brother to cancer
The 75-year-old musician announced that her sibling has passed away after losing his cancer battle, adding that Randy is now “in a better place than we are”.
Ebonyi bans nightclubs, drinking joints, other public places as coronavirus cases surge
The Ebonyi government has announced a ban on nightclubs and drinking joints among others to forestall the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Hundreds of protesters storm Seplat oil facility in Delta
Hundreds of protesters from Ikweghwu community in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, stormed a crude oil facility owned by Seplat Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, on Thursday morning, demanding for jobs and infrastructure development.
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Shkodran Mustafi: How Arsenal failed Mesut Ozil
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has described the departure of Mesut Ozil from the team as a result of Arsenal’s failure to assist Ozil.
AGF: 774,000 jobs to address unemployment rate among youths
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN) has said that, the extended Federal Government Special Public Works Programme of 774,00 jobs opportunities to Nigerians was part of deliberate efforts and conscious strategies to address the ballooning population of unemployed youths and rising insecurity in some parts of the country.
Ex-Super Eagles coach hails Wilfred Ndidi in Leicester’s win vs Chelsea
Legendary Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has hailed Wilfred Ndidi in Leicester City’s win against Chelsea, describing his performance as exceptional.
Edo: 143 doctors, other health workers infected with coronavirus
The number of health workers, including doctors infected with COVID-19 in Edo State has risen to 143, in the wake of the second wave of the pandemic.
Ekiti governor’s wife promises more attention to vulnerable children
The Wife of Ekiti Governor, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, said that she was ready to work with Federal Government to reduce the number of vulnerable children in the state.