The Premier League has once again been dominated by controversy surrounding video assistant referee (VAR) decisions, with several high-profile calls sparking fury from managers and players. Burnley and Fulham were the latest clubs to find themselves on the wrong end of contentious rulings that have reignited the debate about VAR’s role in the modern game. At Old Trafford, Burnley manager Scott Parker accused VAR of stripping the sport of its…

By Eniola Amadu  The UK has struck a landmark £10bn deal to supply Norway’s navy with at least five new Type 26 frigates, in what the Ministry of Defence (MoD) described as the country’s “biggest ever warship export deal by value.” The agreement, hailed by Oslo as its largest defence capability investment to date, will support 4,000 UK jobs well into the 2030s, including more than 2,000 at BAE Systems’…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Kaduna State Police Command for its handling of the recent attack on the party’s inauguration event. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party accused the police of attempting to “criminalise legitimate political activity” while failing to protect its members from armed thugs. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, faulted the police press release for what he called a “troubling attempt…

For the first time, children in England will receive the chickenpox vaccine on the NHS, as part of a new combined jab also protecting against measles, mumps, and rubella. Starting in January, the chickenpox vaccine also known as the varicella jab  will be included in a new MMRV vaccine given to toddlers during routine GP visits. This will replace the current MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) jab, typically administered at 12…

Heathrow Airport has been revealed as a sponsor of Reform UK’s annual party conference, signalling growing interest from major businesses in Nigel Farage’s rapidly rising party. The UK’s busiest airport will sponsor a lounge at the two-day event, taking place this week in Birmingham. It marks Reform UK’s largest conference since the party’s launch in 2018 and reflects a shift in its standing, with business now starting to take notice.…

Kemi Badenoch vows to end key net zero policies and focus on extracting as much oil and gas as possible from the North Sea. In a major policy shift, the Conservative leader will announce plans to remove environmental restrictions on fuel production. Speaking in Aberdeen, she will outline her commitment to boosting the UK’s energy independence and economic growth by tapping into North Sea resources which is similar to what…

The Executive Director of Electoral College Nigeria, Kunle Lawal, has criticised the conduct of the recent local government elections in Rivers State, arguing that the process lacks democratic legitimacy due to the imposition of emergency rule in the state. Lawal made the remarks on Channels Television’s Sunrise programme on Saturday as residents of the state voted to elect chairpersons and councillors across its 23 local government areas. “I don’t see…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Kaduna State Police Command has launched a full investigation into a political meeting allegedly linked to former governor Nasir El-Rufai, which reportedly descended into violence and sporadic gunfire. Police described the incident as a breach of public peace, noting that the gathering, held under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Coalition, took place without prior notification to security agencies. READ ALSO: El-Rufai warns ADC vanguard…

The Conservative Party is calling for an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner over allegations she avoided paying higher stamp duty on a property purchase, potentially saving £40,000 in taxes. In a letter sent on Friday evening, Tory Party Chair, Kevin Hollinrake asked Laurie Magnus, the Prime Minister’s independent ethics adviser, to determine whether Rayner breached the ministerial code by failing to be transparent about her tax arrangements. The…

The Home Office has issued a new restrictions on how asylum seekers can use their pre-paid Aspen cards, banning hundreds of items and services it deems non-essential including everything from lottery tickets and toys to flowers, audiobooks, and even photocopying. The move follows a government-ordered review of the Aspen card system, which is used to distribute weekly financial support to asylum seekers who are not allowed to work in the…

The British pound dipped on Friday but remained on track for a monthly gain against the U.S. dollar, supported by strong economic data and fading expectations of rate cuts from the Bank of England. growing concerns over the UK’s fiscal outlook weighed on the currency. Sterling fell 0.3% on the day to $1.3464, and recorded a similar drop against the euro. Still, the pound was up around 2% for the month…

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended from his job at the Home Office amid an investigation into whether he breached the civil service code by posting politically charged and critical comments about asylum seekers. Paul Bean, who represents Crook ward on Durham County Council, works as an asylum and immigration caseworker for the Home Office, a role that demands strict political neutrality. His civil service position is listed in…