Study in Disarmament “Have you any arms?” “I have my old service revolver and a few cartridges.” “You had better clean it and load it. He will be a desperate man, and though I shall take him unawares, it is as well to be ready for anything.” I went to my bedroom and followed his…
Bingo has been part of the Nigerian social fabric for longer than most players realise. The game arrived with the British during the colonial period, embedded itself in community and church fundraising through the mid-twentieth century, and has resurfaced in the smartphone era. It now sits as a quiet but steady online category alongside the…
(The Couple. Photo by AOL UK) The British newlyweds who died in a horrifying helicopter crash while on their honeymoon in Greece have been made public as condolences are expressed. Along with a Greek pilot, Alexander Cromie, 31, and Marie Ebert, 30, perished on Monday after the plane was shown on camera speeding toward…
LONDON, United Kingdom, July 30, 2026/APO Group/ — Language is central to learning. Across many contexts worldwide, schools and classrooms bring together learners with diverse linguistic backgrounds and identities. This diversity enriches communities but also requires careful decisions about which languages are used in education, and how. In multilingual contexts – including those shaped by…
The “Proud to Pay” campaign, organized by Patriotic Millionaires UK, has drawn support from some of the country’s biggest stars—including the likes of former footballer Gary Lineker, and legendary music producer Brian Eno. “We want you to tax us. We can afford it,” the campaign’s press release reads. “We’re not talking about higher taxes on…
Britain’s King Charles III waves as he arrives on the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, west of London, on June 17, 2026. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) King Charles III became the first UK monarch in history to reveal how much he has paid in taxes since acceding…
Featured Vendors Handpicked from OiO OiO Picks The United Kingdom has announced the appointment of Peter Vowles as its new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, marking the beginning of a new chapter in UK–Nigeria diplomatic relations. Vowles will succeed Richard Montgomery CMG and is expected to officially assume office in September 2026. Reacting to the…
Olivia Dean Olivia Dean Becomes First British Female Artist to Achieve Historic UK Chart Milestone Olivia Dean has officially made UK chart history by becoming the first British female artist ever to have a song spend 10 weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The historic achievement comes through Rein Me In, her collaboration…
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the current political class over its ideology in governance, saying that politicians failed to make the best of Nigeria’s independence. Falana, a human rights lawyer, stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s special broadcast to celebrate Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. FILE: Femi Falana…
“Nigeria wasn’t created by God; it was a British business project” – Pastor Paul Adefarasin Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, has sparked waves of reactions after asserting that Nigeria was not divinely created but was instead a product of British colonial designs for economic gain. Speaking during a Sunday sermon, the…
