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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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Angela Merkel vows to ‘win back trust’ after Bavaria poll debacle
German Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Monday to "win back trust" from voters after squabbling within her three-party coalition was blamed for severe election losses in the state of Bavaria.
NAF jets destroy terrorists’ hideouts, kill scores in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said its Air Task Force (ATF), fighting the counter-insurgency war in the North East have killed scores of terrorists and destroyed their strongholds at Bogum in Northern Borno State.
Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles need ‘big fighting spirit’ to beat Libya in Sfax
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he expects a challenging Africa Cup of Nations qualifier rematch against Libya on Tuesday despite trouncing the north Africans at the weekend.
Imo government signs MoU with Chinese firm on solar energy
The Imo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese firm, Messrs Elion Global Resources, on solar energy/power generation and agro-based ventures.
Police arrest businessman who allegedly bolted during stop-and-search operation
The police in Lagos on Monday said they have arrested an auto spare parts dealer who took to his heels after the officers flagged down his car for a routine stop-and-search operation in Mushin.
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Dangote Cement targets 2019 for listing on London Stock Exchange
Africa’s biggest cement producer, Dangote Cement, plans to be listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2019.
2019: Femi Okurounmu cautions INEC, security agencies against ‘needless partisanship’
Ahead of the 2019 polls, Afenifere chieftain, Sen. Femi Okurounmu, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies not to compromise the general elections by displaying ‘needless partisanship’.
Atiku Abubakar asks Muhammadu Buhari to tell Nigerians what he used borrowed N3 trillion...
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tell Nigerians what he used the N13 trillion his government borrowed within three years of his administration for.
China bans imports of pigs, wild boars from Belgium, Japan
China has banned imports of pigs, wild boars and products from Belgium after an outbreak of African swine fever.
Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial
Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday refused to say why the city denied a visa to a Financial Times journalist despite escalating demands for an explanation of the unprecedented challenge to freedom of the press.