Yearly Archives: 2013
Banished! Community decides family’s fate ‘cause of son’s role in kidnap
The traditional seat of justice came into play recently in Ogwashi Uku, hometown of Nigeria’s Finance Minister, when investigations revealed that a son of...
Defunct UKBA receives damning final report
The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has issued its final report on the activities of the now defunct United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA)....
Civil Service Diversity and Equality Awards, 2013.
October was not just a month to celebrate equality and diversity in the UK or as it were the sacrosanct month for black history...
‘Undesirable’ Zimbabwe minister detained by German police
Zimbabwe’s controversial Environment, Water and Climate Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere, was detained for almost three hours at Munich International Airport on Saturday morning (November 16)....
Are Big Boi and Andre Outkasts no more?
According to unnamed sources, Big Boi and Andre 3000, aka Outkast, are planning to end the group’s hiatus next year when they reunite for...
Leona, Rebecca and half the country pick Sam
Former X Factor winner Leona Lewis has paid this year's hot favourite Sam Bailey a “little visit” - sparking rumours the hopeful will sing...
Racist serial killer in last minute reprieve drama
The execution of Joseph Paul Franklin, the serial killer guilty of murdering 22 people in an effort to instigate a race war who was...
10,000 new entrepreneurs supported by Start Up Loans
The 10,000th loan from the government’s successful Start Up Loans scheme has been awarded to a budding entrepreneur from Cornwall, the Prime Minister announced.
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Government promotes Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique and Tanzania to UK businesses
Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds and International Development Secretary Justine Greening formally launched the High Level Prosperity Partnerships (HLPP) on Tuesday 19...
Rogue PPI claim companies targeted by toughened regulations
Claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and texts or who provide poor quality services will face large fines under law changes...