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By Peter Omopo  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, London, as part of his ongoing State Visit to the United Kingdom. The high-level meeting follows the President’s earlier engagements at Windsor Castle, where he held a formal audience and attended a State Banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday. Discussions between both leaders are expected to centre on strengthening bilateral relations, with key focus areas including trade, security cooperation, migration, and economic partnerships spanning energy, technology, and infrastructure. The visit also features engagements with…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo attended Barr. Seyi Tinubu’s Ramadan/Lent Outreach, a humanitarian initiative aimed at easing the burden on communities during this sacred season of reflection, sacrifice, and compassion. The outreach, which attracted a large gathering of people, served as a platform to extend support to vulnerable members of society while promoting unity across religious lines. Speaking at the event, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo emphasised the importance of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, noting that the nation’s strength lies in its diversity. He called on citizens to continue fostering mutual respect…

By Peter Omopo Argentine football icon Lionel Messi reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, scoring the 900th goal of his professional career, but his effort was not enough to keep Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Messi opened scoring just seven minutes into the second leg of their round of 16 clash against Nashville SC at Chase Stadium, giving the hosts an early advantage and raising hopes of progression. However, Nashville responded in the 74th minute through Cristian Espinoza, leveling the tie. With the aggregate score ending 1-1, the American side advanced to the quarter-finals on the away goals…

By Peter Omopo The has announced special train services and additional trips across major routes to ease passenger movement during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the initiative is a one-day special arrangement designed to accommodate increased travel demand during the Sallah period, after which normal schedules will resume. As part of the arrangements, the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service will operate three trips on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Departures from Mobolaji Johnson Station in Ebute Metta are scheduled for 7:40 a.m., 1:40 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., while…

By Peter Omopo The fixtures for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals have been confirmed following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches on Wednesday night. Spanish clubs dominated the last round, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid all advancing to the quarter-finals after impressive performances. The English Premier League, however, will be represented by two teams in the last eight. One of the standout fixtures of the round is the clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, rekindling one of Europe’s most storied rivalries. According to the official schedule, the first-leg matches will take place on April…

By Peter Omopo Popular TikTok content creator, Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, widely known as Peller, has denied any wrongdoing amid controversies surrounding his recent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin and a N395 million lawsuit filed against him. Speaking during a livestream, the influencer maintained that he acted without malicious intent in both incidents and appealed for public understanding, insisting that his actions were beyond his control. The backlash follows his March 6 visit to the Benin royal palace in Benin City, which the Benin Traditional Council described as a serious breach of protocol. The council said Peller…

By Peter Omopo King Charles III welcomed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Yoruba during a state banquet at Windsor Castle, in a gesture that highlighted cultural recognition and strengthened diplomatic ties between both nations. The British monarch departed from traditional royal protocol as he addressed about 160 guests at St George’s Hall, opening his remarks with “Ẹ káàbọ̀, ṣé dáadáa ni?”—a Yoruba greeting which translates to “Welcome, how are you?” The remark drew laughter and a warm reaction from President Tinubu, who appeared amused by the effort. The event formed part of the Nigerian leader’s two-day state visit to…

By Kolawole Omotola | March 19, 2026 A prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent trip to the United Kingdom, describing the visit as insensitive in light of recent deadly attacks in Maiduguri. Okonkwo, a former spokesperson of the Labour Party, said the president’s decision to proceed with the state visit shortly after the suicide bombings that killed at least 23 people and injured more than 100 others was deeply disrespectful to victims and security personnel who lost their lives. Speaking during a televised interview, Okonkwo accused the president…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo People talk about what they get in life. The job, the money, the wins, but real success is measured by who grows because of you. The lives you lift, the people you encourage, and the doors you help open become your true legacy. Anyone can chase achievements for themselves, but impact comes from helping others believe in their own potential and rise higher than they thought possible. In the end, it’s not about what you gain or what you collect along the way; it’s about the difference you make and the people who stand stronger because…

By Sola Ojewusi There are moments in the life of nations when time itself seems to pause— when history, long dormant, stirs again and demands to be rewritten. March 18, 2026, was one such day. At the ancient, echoing grounds of Windsor Castle, where the weight of empire still lingers in stone and ceremony, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria stepped into a space once defined by colonial hierarchy—but this time, as an equal guest of honour. Received by His Majesty King Charles III with full state pageantry, Tinubu’s visit marked the first State Visit by a Nigerian leader to…