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The United Kingdom has announced restrictions on movement ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit next week.Thames Valley Police have explained that the measures are part of a comprehensive security operation being carried out in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household and other partners to ensure the safety of dignitaries, spectators and the general public during the visit.Chief Superintendent Adrian Hall of Thames Valley Police’s Joint Operations Unit said on Wednesday that the airspace restrictions form only one aspect of the extensive security arrangements for the visit.He said, “The air restrictions are just one part of our robust security operation for the state visit of Nigerian President Tinubu next week, with many measur...

Former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Tambuwal said he took his decision due to the PDP’s persistent internal crisis.He announced his defection in a statement posted on X in the early hours of Thursday, confirming that he had communicated his resignation in writing to his ward chairman before formally enlisting in the ADC alongside his associates and supporters.“Today, after deep reflection and consultations, I have formally resigned my membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, and I have communicated my resignation to my ward chairman in writing,” he stated.While acknowledging the PDP’s significance in shaping his political career — which includes stints a...

Frustration over persistent blackouts boiled over in Lagos on Thursday as residents took to the streets to protest the “epileptic” electricity supply across the state.A viral video circulating on social media on Thursday showed a group of protesters, primarily young Nigerians, marching through the Fadeyi area of Lagos.The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting, expressed their frustration over what they described as a collapse of the power sector that is “killing” local businesses.Some of the placards bore inscriptions such as “No more estimated billing,” “No more epileptic power supply,” “No light, no life, no nation,” and “You’re destroying, killing so many businesses; give us regular light.”So This Happened (EP 380): Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as new supre...

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to rescind the blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from the Republic of Benin and Togo. This followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petitions during plenary on Wednesday, March 11. Presenting the report, Chairman of the committee, Laori Kwamoti, said it was based on a petition submitted by Sovereignty Legal Practitioners on behalf of stakeholders in the education sector. The petition challenged the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate degrees obtained from institutions in the two West African countries over concerns about academic fraud. In its recommendations, the committee urged the government to reverse the blanket ban, noting that the measure could u...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an urgent alert to law enforcement agencies across California over a potential drone attack allegedly linked to Iran. According to an internal memo, Iranian authorities were believed to be considering deploying unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel positioned off the U.S. coastline. The suspected plan emerged after tensions escalated following U.S. military actions that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader last month. The warning stated that intelligence gathered in early February suggested Iran may have considered launching a surprise attack using drones targeting unspecified locations in California if the United States carried out strikes against Iran. Investigators said the potential attack could ...

The Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Federal Capital Territory has announced the indefinite suspension of Ireti Kingibe over alleged anti-party conduct and breaches of party regulations.The announcement was made by the ward chairman, Kanayo Chukwu, during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja.Chukwu explained that the decision followed a ward general meeting on March 10, 2026, where members reviewed multiple allegations against the senator.According to him, the gathering, which reportedly had over 2,000 participants, considered several accusations including the alleged seizure of the ward register, operating a parallel membership registration exercise, frequent absence from ward meetings, failure to pay mandatory party dues, and actions perceive...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his unwavering belief in democracy.The Nigerian leader made the remark on Wednesday while addressing leaders of the All Progressives Congress and members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council at the State House in Abuja.Speaking about his political journey, Tinubu recalled that he once remained in the opposition without issuing threats, even during difficult political periods.According to him, “When circumstances were not in my favour years ago, I respected the process and stayed in opposition without threatening anyone except the military junta.”The President reiterated his strong commitment to democratic ideals, national unity, and adherence to the rule of law, describing himself as a steadfast supporter of democracy who will conti...