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The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the nation's economy has exited the "dark tunnel of economic uncertainty," speaking at an exhibition in London during his historic two-day state visit. Tinubu urged citizens to embrace a positive outlook on Nigeria, promising to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has departed London following the conclusion of his historic two-day state visit to the United Kingdom—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. Highlights included meetings with King Charles III at Windsor Castle, a state banquet, and talks with Prime...

The Digest: Nigerians have expressed shock after Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage was spotted as part of President Tinubu's entourage at the Buckingham Palace state banquet during the historic UK visit. Photos show the singer attending the high-profile dinner alongside the Nigerian delegation...

The Digest: Britain has signed a new deportation agreement with Nigeria during President Tinubu's historic state visit, paving the way for thousands of failed asylum seekers and criminals to be returned. The Home Office confirmed 961 Nigerian failed asylum seekers have exhausted appeal rights...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu revealed he found refuge in the United Kingdom during Nigeria's pro-democracy struggle, speaking at the state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle. Tinubu disclosed that his residence was placed under Metropolitan Police protection following...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening Nigeria-UK relations. The meeting culminated in the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding covering trade, investment, defence, and...

Your Majesty, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honour to stand before you today, representing the people of Nigeria as we reaffirm the...

The Digest: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu is scheduled to preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu's historic UK state visit, the first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades. Lambeth Palace serves as the official residence of the...

The Digest: A viral video appears to show celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, mingling in President Tinubu's luxury motorcade during the historic UK state visit. The 98-second clip, filmed outside a building resembling the Nigerian High Commission...

The Digest: Nigerian governors from Lagos, Katsina, Zamfara, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, and Plateau states have faced online backlash after traveling to the UK to welcome President Tinubu for his historic state visit—the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The governors joined ministers at...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu received a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, beginning the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. King Charles III hosted the Nigerian delegation with full military honours, including a 42-gun salute...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu will meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, marking the first state visit by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades. Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi arrived at London's Stansted Airport on Tuesday and will first meet Prince William and Catherine...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have departed Abuja for a historic state visit to the United Kingdom, becoming the first Nigerian leader to be hosted by the British monarch in 37 years. The presidential jet departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at...

The Digest: Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal will accompany President Bola Tinubu on his two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, becoming the only governor in the official delegation. Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi depart Abuja on Tuesday for the March 18-19 visit, where King Charles will...