Officials Rally Behind Tinubu on UK Visit+Osun’s Illegal Mining Crisis+Seyi Tinubu Appeals To Voters

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:24:04 +0000

Mixed reactions trailed the arrival of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in London for their historic, two-day state visit with King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with a large delegation of Nigerian governors, senators and ministers receiving the President and sparking debate about optics and priorities.

In a similar vein, members of the Nigerian diaspora were seen in a trending video singing President Bola Tinubu’s campaign tune “On Your Mandate”.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu was in Borno State, assessing the aftermath of recent IED attacks that killed 23 people and injured hundreds more.

Similarly in a lengthy post on X, Peter Obi blasted the federal government for what he deemed a lacklustre response to the Borno bombings.

In politics, Seyi Tinubu is trending after a viral video showed him urging Nigerians, especially youths in the Southeast, to “keep the faith” in his father’s administration—drawing mixed reactions online.

Elsewhere, concern is rising over reports of illegal and unregulated mining in Ilesha, Osun State, with viral videos allegedly showing a large-scale private operation.

A similar trend is emerging in Jos, Plateau State, where residents are reportedly digging within their compounds in search of minerals, raising safety and regulatory concerns.

In our good news report, Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde pledged to donate all proceeds from her film “Mother’s Love” to Slum2School Africa, marking a major milestone in her career and a powerful commitment to education and social impact.

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Anchor: Anieze Osakwe

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