United Kingdom

March 31, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has expanded its military support to key Middle Eastern allies with the deployment of advanced air defence systems, additional troops, and extended Royal Air Force (RAF) operations across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait,...

March 26, (THEWILL) — A swift and coordinated emergency response averted tragedy after an ambulance carrying a patient was stolen outside a hospital, with authorities confirming that all occupants were safely rescued without injury. The incident occurred at about 20:15...

March 19, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in migration management, border security and business mobility. The agreements, signed in London, cover a migration...

March 17, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has announced a £53 million support package aimed at helping vulnerable households cope with rising heating oil costs triggered by surging global energy prices. Prime Minister Keir Starmer disclosed that the funding would...

March 12, (THEWILL) — Authorities in the United Kingdom have announced temporary airspace restrictions and enhanced security arrangements around Windsor ahead of the state visit of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian leader and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, are...

February 19, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom government has warned that dual-citizen children born overseas must travel with valid British passports or risk being denied entry into the country under new border rules taking effect from February 25. Under...

February 13, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom has announced a major digital shift in its visa system, confirming that from February 25, 2026, all visitors who require a visa will receive only an electronic visa (eVisa). The update was...

February 06, (THEWILL) — The British High Commission, on Thursday, welcomed home 99 Nigerians who completed postgraduate studies and fellowships in the United Kingdom under the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. The Welcome Home Ceremonies were held in Abuja and...

January 20, (THEWILL) — The UK government is set to launch a public consultation on stricter controls for children’s use of smartphones and social media, including the possibility of banning access for under-16s, as concerns grow over the impact...

January 05, (THEWILL) — The United Kingdom government has introduced sweeping new powers allowing border officials to seize mobile phones from illegal migrants without making an arrest. The measures, which came into force on Monday, January 5, 2026,...