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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has looked back on his period in exile during Nigeria’s military rule, describing how he sought refuge in the United Kingdom while taking part in the pro-democracy movement. The President made the remarks on Wednesday during a state banquet at Windsor Castle, where he addressed members of the British royal family. Tinubu said he remains grateful for the protection he received while facing threats from Nigeria’s military regime. “Like many Nigerians involved in the pro-democracy struggle, I found safety here, and I recall that my residence was placed under Metropolitan Police surveillance for protection following threats from agents of the junta,”  he said. The President went into exile during the regime of Sani Abacha between 1993 and 1998. His involvement in the pro-democracy movement followed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as a turning point in Nigeria’s political history. Tinubu described the perio...

A Nigerian woman, Nihinlolawa Agoro, along with two of her children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, tragically lost their lives in a fatal crash in Texas, United States. Several other individuals involved in the accident were rushed to nearby hospitals with varying injuries. According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on US-90A between Harlem Road and Pitts Road at about 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Officials said an SUV was driving eastbound with five people inside when a truck traveling westbound went through the median, lost control, and hit the SUV head-on.  The truck rolled over and caught fire, according to authorities. According to officials, three people inside the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, including an 18-year-old woman, a 22-year-old woman, and a 44-year-old woman.  The 20-year old driver of the truck and two children inside the SUV were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, authorities added. The two...

  Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) staged a protest in the United Kingdom during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit, demanding the immediate release of their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstrators gathered at key locations across London, including Parliament Square, 10 Downing Street, the Commonwealth Office and the Nigerian High Commission. In a video circulating online, a protester was heard saying,  “Our message is very clear: Tinubu does not deserve a royal salute. That is our stand today, being the 18th of March.” Protesters were seen holding placards with the inscription, ‘Free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’. Many wore red caps and waved Biafra flags, a horizontal tricolour of red, black, and green, featuring a golden rising sun at the centre of the black strip.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, officially welcomed Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle, England. The videos of the arrival were shared via X.com by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. The President was treated to a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, as royal and Nigerian flags lined the streets of Windsor town. He wrote,  “King Charles and Queen Camila officially received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle. They were presented to the # RoyalFamily by Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales. “They were treated to a 42-gun salute by the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery.” The two-day visit, hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, is expected to yield significant new partnerships and memoranda of understanding. A state banquet is scheduled for Wednesday evening at St George’s Hall, ...

Nigeria’s power crisis has deepened as generation companies (GenCos) halt operations due to an escalating debt burden estimated at about ₦6.8 trillion. It was gathered that  16 of Nigeria’s 33 power plants were not supplying electricity as of Tuesday, citing data from the Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO). The affected plants are impacted by their inability to maintain equipment, secure gas supplies, and meet basic operational expenses. The liquidity generation sub-sector further mirrors the challenges in the sector across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, according to Joy Ogaji, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC). She stressed that adequate financial generation sub-value for the country will no longer be able to provide services to Nigerians. “We cannot maintain the machines,”  Ogaji said, adding that without adequate funding, equipment cannot be serviced, underscoring the severity of the cash flow crisis confronti...

The convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD) and founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze has taken to social media to celebrate a special milestone in his personal life—his 19th wedding anniversary with his wife, Eberechi Eze. In a heartfelt tribute, the renowned pastor expressed profound gratitude for her unwavering love, support, and commitment throughout nearly two decades of marriage. In the post, Jerry Eze wrote,  “It’s 19 Years Today! Thank you for doing life with me. Thank you for loving, cherishing, supporting, and fighting for me.” His words highlighted not only the strength of their bond but also the deep appreciation he holds for the sacrifices and dedication his wife has shown over the years. He went on to praise Eberechi’s beauty, grace, and steadfastness, describing her presence in his life as an “eternal delight.” Jerry Eze also noted that both he and their children adore her, underlining the central role she plays in the...