UK-Based Nigerian Woman Alleges Estranged Partner Tried to Exploit Her for UK Entry

A UK-based Nigerian woman, Uloma Nwogu, has shared a harrowing account of her experience with the father of her children, whom she claims resurfaced after years of absence in an alleged attempt to use her as a pathway into the United Kingdom. In a post shared on Facebook, Uloma recounted how she single-handedly raised her children for six years, before relocating to the UK with them two years ago. She described the emotional and financial toll of parenting alone in a foreign country, revealing that the stress contributed to her developing high blood pressure. Uloma stated that the children’s father unexpectedly reached out to her in January via a Facebook message, expressing a desire to reconnect with the children after years of no contact. However, she claimed the reunion was not as it seemed. According to her, the man soon proposed that she include him in her visa application to facilitate his entry into the UK, offering to reimburse her for the children’s school fees from the past six years in return. Uloma’s post has since sparked conversations online, with many expressing sympathy over her situation and warning others to be cautious of such opportunistic approaches in diaspora communities.

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Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd: Brennan Johnson Fires Spurs to Europa League Glory After 17-Year Trophy Drought

By: Kamal Yalwa BILBAO, MAY 22, 2025 — Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year wait for silverware on Wednesday night as Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. In a scrappy encounter between the Premier League’s 16th and 17th-placed teams, it was Johnson’s opportunistic finish that proved decisive. The Welsh forward poked home from close range following a chaotic sequence involving Luke Shaw and Pape Sarr, sparking wild celebrations among the travelling Spurs fans. The match-winning moment came after Sarr delivered a dangerous cross into the box. Johnson and Shaw challenged for it simultaneously, with the ball deflecting off Shaw’s arm before being nudged goalwards by Johnson. Though the finish lacked finesse, it was enough to secure Tottenham their first major title since lifting the League Cup in 2008. The win also validates manager Ange Postecoglou’s earlier claim that he tends to win trophies in his second season. Whether the victory guarantees his long-term future at the club remains uncertain, but Spurs will now return to the Champions League next season as European silverware winners. Manchester United, meanwhile, had their chances in the second half but failed to convert, capping off a disappointing season under Ruben Amorim with another missed opportunity.

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Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Call for 30-Day Truce Calls It Manipulation

Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Call for 30-Day Truce Calls It Manipulation

Russia has rejected Ukraine’s call to extend a brief three-day ceasefire into a longer 30-day truce, deepening tensions as international pressure mounts for a negotiated end to the war. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Tuesday that Moscow had received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal but said a long-term ceasefire would be “difficult” without resolving several outstanding issues. The brief ceasefire, announced by President Vladimir Putin from May 8 to 10, was timed to coincide with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Zelenskyy dismissed the move as a “manipulation” and questioned Moscow’s refusal to agree to a broader, more meaningful cessation of hostilities. He urged that any ceasefire should begin immediately and last at least 30 days to allow for meaningful de-escalation. In response, Peskov accused Zelenskyy of politicizing the situation, claiming that Ukraine’s lack of direct engagement with the proposed three-day pause showed bad faith. He characterized the Russian proposal as a “gesture of goodwill” and said Kyiv’s reaction was itself an act of manipulation. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress, telling Putin over the weekend to “stop shooting” and finalize a deal. Washington previously pushed for a 30-day ceasefire, which Russia rejected unless Ukraine agreed not to regroup or receive weapons during the pause—conditions Kyiv refused. Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s support for an unconditional, full ceasefire, stressing the need for security and enforcement mechanisms.

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