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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.
Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon rails at ‘mad Brexiteers’ after EU talks
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon railed at London's "mad Brexiteers" on Monday after holding talks with EU officials in Brussels, where she firmly backed Britain staying in the bloc's customs union and single market after the divorce.
Football unites in Ferguson support after emergency brain surgery
Messages of support poured in for Alex Ferguson after the legendary former Manchester United manager was left fighting for his life following emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage.
Syria’s Bashar al Assad accuses US, UK and France of ‘campaign of lies’
Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said Western airstrikes in his country were based on "lies" by the UN Security Council.
Catalan ex-minister surrenders to police in Scotland
Former Catalan minister Clara Ponsati, who is wanted by Spain for her role in last year’s independence bid, surrendered to Scottish police Wednesday to face arrest under a European warrant.
Wanted ex-Catalan minister set to surrender
A former Catalan minister wanted by Spain for her role in last year's independence bid is "making arrangements" to surrender to authorities in Scotland, where she had fled to, police said Sunday.
Theresa May sets out vision on trade with EU post-Brexit
Britain's prime minister has warned neither side will get exactly what it wants once the UK withdraws itself from the European Union.
Britain ‘incompetent’ on Brexit – Scottish leader
Scotland’s nationalist leader accused the British government on Thursday of being “totally and utterly incompetent” on Brexit, saying the current situation showed that Scotland should be independent.
Scottish minister Mark McDonald quits over ‘inappropriate behaviour’
A junior minister in Scotland's government resigned on Saturday after admitting "inappropriate behaviour", as a sleaze scandal in British politics showed no sign of abating.
Deposed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont urges separatist ‘unity’ for vote
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont called Saturday for separatists to unite in a December election called by Spain to try to avert a disputed push for the region's independence.
Spain to issue arrest warrant for Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
A judge in Madrid was set Friday to issue an EU arrest warrant for Catalonia's deposed leader over his region's tumultuous independence drive, in a move likely to take tensions to a new level in Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
Catalan leader threatens independence after chaotic vote
Catalonia's overwhelming vote for independence looked set to increase tensions between Madrid and the powerful region after a defiant referendum marred by violence.
Scores injured as riot police crack down on banned Catalan vote
Spanish riot police used batons and rubber bullets to storm polling stations in Catalonia on Sunday, triggering clashes as thousands turned out to vote in an independence referendum banned by Madrid.
Chimamanda Adichie bags award in UK
Ms Chimamanda Adichie, the young Nigerian accomplished writer and author has been honoured with the ‘Doctor of Letters’ degree at the University of Edinburgh Scotland, United Kingdom.
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APC cries foul as Benue Assembly suspends six council chairmen
The Benue House of Assembly has suspended six local government chairmen for three months over alleged misappropriation of public funds and gross misconduct.
Senator Andy Uba promises victory for President Buhari in Anambra
The Anambra Coordinator, Buhari/Osinbajo Campaign Organization, Sen. Andy Ubah, has promised to mobilise total victory for President Muhammadu Buhari in the state.
Woman prays court to allow her return N90,000 dowry to husband
A 26-year-old woman, Hajara Shuaibu on Monday prayed to a Sharia court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna to allow her return N90,000 dowry to her husband Aliyu Muhammad, so as to redeem herself from their marriage.
Zimbabwe court rules against internet shutdown
Zimbabwe’s High Court on Monday ruled that State Security Minister Owen Ncube had no power to order the internet shutdown which took place during last week’s nationwide protests.
Operation Python Dance: Troops prevent inter-communal clash in Abia communities
Troops of Operation Egwu Eke III, also known as Operation Python Dance 3, have prevented inter-communal clash between two communities in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia.
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Election: Stakeholders caution INEC against relying on politicians to convey materials
As the 2019 general elections draw closer, stakeholders in Bayelsa State have advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to rely on political parties and politicians in the state for logistics if the commission wants to conduct credible polls.
Delta monarchs task INEC, stakeholders on credible elections
Traditional Rulers in Delta State have asked the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders in the electoral process to exhibit the highest degree of impartiality, neutrality and non-partisanship in the conduct of the presidential election.
NiMet predicts sunny, dust hazy, partly cloudy weather for Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny, dust hazy and partly cloudy weather conditions over most parts of the country.
CAN advises politicians not to set Nigeria on fire
The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has advised politicians to avoid utterances and actions, which are capable of disturbing the nation’s peace.
Federal government urged to review of funding for MSME
The Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) has called on the Federal Government to review the conditions of loans for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).