UNITY TIMES FOREIGN DESKThe resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom and beyond, creating fresh uncertainty within one of the world's most influential democracies.Political commentators describe the departure as one of the most dramatic developments in recent British politics. It follows months of
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By Unity Times Legal Affairs DeskThe remand of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Centre has reignited national conversations about freedom of expression, judicial independence, and the boundaries of cybercrime laws in Nigeria.The Federal High Court's decision followed proceedings linked to an ongoing case involving
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By Unity Times Security CorrespondentFrustration over worsening insecurity erupted into public demonstrations across parts of Oyo State this week as angry residents blocked major roads, disrupted traffic, and demanded urgent action from government authorities following a series of kidnappings targeting schoolchildren and teachers.The protests were particularly intense in Ibadan and
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By Unity Times Political Affairs DeskEkiti State has once again become a focal point in Nigeria's political conversation after Governor Biodun Oyebanji secured a decisive victory in the state's governorship election, earning a second term in office and delivering a major political boost to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).Official
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Health Agencies Raise Alarm Over Rising Cases in DR CongoAnietie Udobit, AbujaInternational health agencies have warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may not yet have reached its peak.The World Health Organization and humanitarian partners report more than 800 confirmed and suspected cases, with fatalities approaching
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Argentina and France Begin Campaigns in StyleAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced moments of brilliance, with football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé dominating global headlines.Argentina opened their campaign with an emphatic victory over Algeria, powered by a remarkable hat-trick from Messi that reaffirmed his enduring
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Africa's Resource Wealth Takes Centre StageAnietie Udobit, AbujaAt the latest G7 Summit, global leaders turned significant attention toward critical minerals—resources increasingly viewed as the foundation of the future global economy.With electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and artificial intelligence technologies driving demand, nations are racing to secure access to lithium, cobalt,
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Governor Insists Terrorists Will Not Dictate State PolicyAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Oyo State Government has adopted a hardline position against kidnappers following the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomoso.Governor Seyi Makinde has categorically rejected negotiations with the terrorists, insisting that security agencies possess the capacity to rescue the victims without conceding to
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Banks, Fintechs Ordered to Reveal Ultimate Owners and Localize DataAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Central Bank of Nigeria has unveiled sweeping new regulations that could fundamentally reshape the country's digital financial ecosystem.Under the directive, banks, fintech firms, mobile money operators and payment service providers must disclose their ultimate beneficial owners and ensure
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria's political landscape received a dramatic twist after the Court of Appeal suspended the implementation of a Federal High Court judgment directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.The initial ruling had threatened to fundamentally alter preparations for the 2027 elections by
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