March 18, 2026
A Royal Visit in the Shadow of War
The corridors of power in Washington are buzzing. President Donald Trump has confirmed that King Charles III will visit the United States “very shortly,” despite unease in London over the escalating war in Iran. The visit, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence, promises grandeur parades in Washington, ceremonies in New York…
Tradition on Trial: Peller’s Palace Breach
The ancient courtyards of the Oba of Benin’s Palace are usually hushed with reverence, their silence broken only by the measured steps of chiefs and attendants. But on March 6, that sanctity was disrupted. Habeeb Adelaja better known as Peller, a TikTok star arrived with a crowd, cameras rolling, and a playful energy that clashed…
The Trophy Taken Away: Senegal’s Fight for Justice
The echoes of triumph from Senegal’s 2025 AFCON victory had barely settled when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) delivered a stunning blow: the win was annulled, Morocco declared champions. It all began in Rabat, during a tense final. Deep into stoppage time, Morocco was awarded a controversial penalty. Senegal’s players, outraged, stormed off the…
Bridges Across Continents: Tinubu’s Royal Meeting
The spring air in London carried a quiet sense of history as President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu stepped off their plane at Stansted Airport. It was more than a ceremonial arrival it was the beginning of Nigeria’s first official state visit to Britain in nearly forty years. The next day, the grandeur…
