The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the UK High Commission in Nigeria, which said Long would lead Britain's efforts to expand commercial partnerships, improve market access, attract investments and promote sustainable economic growth across Africa.
According to the court, Poco Lee faces one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape and two counts of assault by penetration.
The court’s Admin Team Leader, James Baker, confirmed the charges in an email to PUNCH and said the case is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.
The United Kingdom has urged Nigeria to implement far-reaching electoral reforms before the 2027 general elections, warning against vote-buying.
While congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, the British High Commission commended Osun voters for their peaceful participation...
UK congratulates Adeleke on Osun re-election, commends voters for peaceful participation.
British High Commission flags vote-buying, BVAS delays and access challenges in Osun poll.
UK urges electoral institutions to address gaps ahead of 2027 general elections.
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Mo Abudu is taking the EbonyLife Place concept beyond Nigeria, with a new London venue set to open in October 2026
Located on Wandsworth Road, the development will combine cinema with culture and lifestyle, creating a space for...
A record 230 migrants crossed the English Channel aboard a single small boat, setting a new benchmark for the highest number ever transported in one vessel to the UK.
The UK government blamed organised criminal smuggling gangs for...
Federal Government dispatches a dedicated Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Intervention Team to the United Kingdom to bring passport enrolment and processing closer to Nigerians in the diaspora.
Special exercise will handle pending passport applications, fresh enrolments and renewals...
Refined petroleum products became the UK’s biggest goods import from Nigeria, worth £674.5 million in the year to March 2026.
Nigerian crude oil imports fell 64.3%, dropping below refined petroleum products for the first time in the latest...
United Kingdom appoints veteran diplomat Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Gill Lever OBE and reaffirming London's commitment to strengthening strategic relations with
New envoy brings over 20 years of experience in diplomacy, international development,...
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has dismissed a petition seeking the dissolution of a marriage that has lasted over 43 years, ruling that lack of love and mutual respect between spouses does not, on its own, constitute sufficient legal grounds for divorce.
