The Scottish Conservatives have pledged £650 million in tax cuts, funded by a major shake-up of Scotland’s public sector, under plans to be unveiled at the party’s conference in Edinburgh. In his first keynote speech as leader, Russell Findlay will propose a Taxpayer Savings Act aimed at slashing waste and bureaucracy. The plan includes cutting quangos by 25%, reducing the number of ministers and advisers, and creating a new Scottish…

Franco Mastantuono’s signature has been secured by Real Madrid from River Plate in a record-breaking €45m (£38.5m) transfer deal. The Spanish giants triggered the 17-year-old’s release clause, setting a new transfer record for River Plate and underlining Mastantuono’s meteoric rise through both club and international football. The attacking midfielder will officially join Madrid on 14 August — the day he turns 18 — and has signed a six-year contract with…

A United States of America Appeal Court on Thursday granted President Donald Trump order to maintain his deployment of national guard troops in Los Angeles, temporarily pausing a lower court order that blocked the mobilization amid growing protests over intensified immigration enforcement. The decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal does not resolve the legal challenge but allows Trump to retain control over the Guard, at least for…

Santi Cazorla, at 40 years old and nearly a decade after being told he might never walk again, delivered a fairytale moment for Real Oviedo on Wednesday night, scoring a stunning free-kick to send his boyhood club into the La Liga play-off final. Trailing 1-0 to Almeria in the second leg of the play-off semi-final—and 2-2 on aggregate—Oviedo needed a hero. Cazorla, once a maestro for Arsenal and the Spanish…

As the UK’s immigration landscape tightens, many Nigerians considering asylum find themselves navigating a complex and often daunting process. Yet asylum remains a vital lifeline for those fleeing persecution, violence, or fear — not merely an immigration loophole. Examples of Nigerian cases in the UK include a landmark ruling that established gay men in Nigeria are at risk of serious harm due to persecution. The court found that Nigerian state…

For many immigrants in the United Kingdom, years or even decades of life here can still leave them without a valid visa or permanent status. Whether through overstayed visas, rejected applications, or family circumstances, thousands now find themselves living in legal limbo — long-term UK residents without papers. Recent shifts in UK immigration policy, particularly under the government’s drive to reduce net migration, have raised fresh fears among undocumented communities.…

As the UK government continues to update and refine its immigration rules, understanding the rights of your family members — especially your children and partner — is essential when planning to move to or remain in the country. For many Nigerian families, navigating the UK’s complex immigration system can be challenging. Whether you are applying for a Skilled Worker visa, extending your current visa, or bringing your family from Nigeria…

In the UK, modern slavery is a crime under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and if you are a victim, you can receive immigration support.  Modern slavery refers to situations where people are exploited, controlled, and forced to work or provide services against their will — often through violence, threats, coercion, or deception. Modern slavery, which includes human trafficking, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and criminal exploitation. This is the most…

Jobe Bellingham has completed a high-profile move to Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to £31m, marking the next step in a career path that mirrors that of his older brother, Jude. But the 19-year-old insists he is determined to carve out his own identity. Jobe joins Dortmund from Sunderland after a standout season in the Championship, where he helped the Black Cats secure promotion to the…

The UK Government has announced it will decriminalise rough sleeping, repealing a 200-year-old law that made it an offence to sleep on the streets — even as homelessness levels continue to rise sharply across England. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner confirmed that the historic Vagrancy Act of 1824, introduced to tackle mass homelessness in the wake of the Industrial Revolution, will be abolished by next spring. The move will mean…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims that its political structure has crumbled following the recent defection of its former Publicity Secretary, Hakeem Amode, and others to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The New Daily Prime reported that mass defection hit the party on Monday as prominent members joined APC following on the path of Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, who was…

Britain is set to invest more than £6 billion ($8.13 billion) to expand its submarine-building capabilities, with major support directed towards defence giant BAE Systems and engineering firm Rolls-Royce. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. The investment is part of a broader push by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to significantly ramp up the UK’s defence capabilities, responding in part to U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls…