Tag: King Charles III

President Tinubu meets King Charles III in London

Aminu Imam
Tinubu meets King Charles

…To explore new strategies for climate financing In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. The meeting, which marked their first direct encounter since the COP 28 Climate Summit in Dubai last year, underscored the strong and enduring relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. According to President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting was initiated at King Charles III’s request. “The two leaders focused on global and regional issues, particularly the pressing challenge…

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COP28 Summit: Tinubu meets King Charles in Dubai

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu yesterday, met King Charles III of England in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), venue of the COP28 Climate Summit. Both leaders had arrived at the city to participate in the Conference where leaders from over 198 countries are expected to participate. Tinubu announced the meeting on his X (formerly Twitter) account, describing the British monarch as a passionate climate advocate. He stated, “The meeting was a significant step in strengthening the partnership between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and I am optimistic about the positive impact…

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President Buhari meets HRM King Charles III in Buckingham Palace

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with His Royal Majesty, King Charles III in Buckingham Palace, in London, the United Kingdom, (UK). While the reason for the meeting was not clear, both leaders expectedly discussed bilateral relations and how the UK can help Nigeria in the fight against terrorism. Buhari is in the UK for a medical check-up. He left on October 31st. It was gathered that before yesterday’s meeting, both leaders communicated with each other. King Charles III had written to the Nigerian president, sympathising with him over the devastating…

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Osinbajo departs Abuja for London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday departed Abuja for London, UK, to represent Nigeria at the state funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll.  Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement, said the vice-president would join members of the Royal Family and other world leaders at a number of events lined up for funeral. Members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and foreign royal families will be at the ceremonies, including the funeral service scheduled to hold at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Ahead of the service, the vice-president will be among…

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Man who predicted Queen Elizabeth’s death issues King Charles III warning

Aminu Imam

A man, Logan Smith, who predicted the date of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, has also given a warning over the new King Charles III. Smith, with the Twitter name: @logan_smith526, had initially posted in July 2022 that Britain’s longest-serving monarch would die on September 8, 2022. The specific date, to the bewilderment of the UK and the world, came to pass when the Queen died last Thursday. Recall that the Queen died in her Balmoral Castle, Scotland in the company of royal family members, including King Charles and Princess Anne.…

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United Kingdom: Charles III formally proclaimed King

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…Takes oaths The United Kingdom’s King Charles III has been officially announced as Britain’s monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in an elaborate ceremony. Charles III swore to an oath as he was proclaimed king during an elaborate ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism at St James’ Palace, London yesterday. The former Prince of Wales automatically became king when his mother died on Thursday, but yesterday’s accession ceremony marked a key ceremonial moment for the new monarch. The King was accompanied at the ceremony…

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