Kate matches gown to Nigerian colours at banquet in honour of country’s ruler The Princess of Wales attended the glittering state dinner staged for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Windsor Castle. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Princess Kate Pairs Diana's Favorite Tiara With Carrie Bradshaw Heels and a New Gown Honoring the Nigerian Flag The Princess of Wales brought back Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara for the Nigerian state banquet on March 18. Marie Claire · Mar 18
Mocktail designed for lavish banquet during Nigerian state visit A number of adaptations have been made at the banquet in St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle to recognise the Muslim guests. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Nigerian soldiers repel an attack on a base and kill 80 Islamic militants, army says Nigeria’s army says it fought off an overnight militant assault on a base in the country’s northeast and killed at least 80 attackers The Independent UK · Mar 18
Queen Camilla's Historic Diamond Brooches Have a "Deeply Symbolic" Connection to Queen Elizabeth, Says Jewelry Expert The Queen chose a special set of diamond clips for the Nigerian state visit on March 18. Marie Claire · Mar 18
King Charles Makes Historic Break in Royal Tradition for Nigerian State Visit King Charles is unlikely to be inconvenienced by this change in schedule, considering his daily lunch consists of half an avocado. Marie Claire · Mar 18
Princess Kate Shows Off Her Photography Prowess During Nigerian State Visit Princess Kate remarked that “they are beautiful portraits.” Marie Claire · Mar 18
Nigerian president and wife welcomed by King and Queen in first state visit for 37 years IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 18
Princess Kate Takes a Fashion Tip from King Charles for Nigerian State Visit The Princess of Wales wore an elegant gray coat from British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker. Marie Claire · Mar 18
Family planning helps prevent HIV from spreading: why are many Nigerians not using contraception? Unintended pregnancies are more common in sub-Saharan Africa than the world average: up to 91 out of 1,000 pregnancies compared to 64 in 1,000. The Conversation · Mar 18
Climate change could pose a major risk to cassava in Africa: study sets out what can be done now Cassava is a starchy, tuberous root, introduced to sub-Saharan Africa by Portuguese traders centuries ago. It is a nutrition lifeboat for over 800 million people worldwide. The Conversation · Mar 18
Kate Middleton's done it again! Her dove-grey State Visit outfit is just as meaningful as it is elegant The Princess of Wales greeted the President and First Lady of Nigeria wearing a designer we've not seen her style before Woman & Home · Mar 18
King welcomes Nigeria’s president to Windsor at start of state visit Charles was joined by Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales. Evening Standard · Mar 18
Anthony Joshua trainer confirmed ahead of comeback as heavyweight links up with Oleksandr Usyk AJ could be back in the ring ahead of the summer, following a break after suffering injuries in a fatal car crash in Nigeria, which took the lives of two of his best friends The Independent UK · Mar 18
The Independent UK · Mar 18 King Charles to host state banquet for Nigeria’s first state visit since 1989 Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, begin their two-day state visit to the UK on Wednesday
Evening Standard · Mar 18 King to honour Nigerian president with Windsor Castle state banquet Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his wife Oluremi Tinubu, is carrying out a two-day state visit to the UK, which begins on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · Mar 17 King to host first state visit by Muslim leader during Ramadan for a century Charles will welcome Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, to Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 At least 23 people killed in suspected suicide attacks in north-eastern Nigeria More than 100 others injured in multiple bombings targeting post office, market areas and hospital in Maiduguri
Radio France Internationale · Mar 17 Nigerian city of Maiduguri struck by multiple deadly explosions Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police said Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 A timeline of attacks in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings Monday night that targeted Maiduguri city in northeastern Nigeria, police said Tuesday
Radio France Internationale · Mar 17 Spotlight on Africa: Africa faces security worries as Iran conflict spreads US and Israeli attacks on Iran are raising concerns across Africa, from security risks in the Horn of Africa to economic pressures and fears for migrant workers in the Gulf. They also come as West African countries step up cooperation against spreading jihadist violence. In this week’s Spotlight on Africa…
The Independent UK · Mar 17 At least 23 dead and more than 100 injured following suspected suicide bombings in Nigeria The attack took place after the military repelled attacks by militants on the outskirts of the city
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17 ‘The world’s memory’: why Nigeria is burying its history under a mountain in Svalbard It is the first African country to deposit data in the Arctic World Archive, a storage facility designed to protect records of everything from cultural practices to historical events
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Police in Nigeria say suspected suicide bombings killed at least 23 people Police in Nigeria say suspected suicide bombings have killed at least 23 people and injured more than 100 in Maiduguri