Tinubu's UK State Visit. Everything you need to know. The good, the bad, and the Kemi drama. THREAD

Tinubu's UK State Visit. Everything you need to know. The good, the bad, and the Kemi drama. THREAD in z/geopolitics

President Bola Tinubu paid a state visit to the UK on March 18 and 19, 2026, the first state visit by a Nigerian president to the United Kingdom since 1989, a gap of 37 years. King Charles III and Queen Camilla welcomed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at Windsor Castle, with the Prince and Princess of Wales also present for the ceremonial welcome.

Tinubu described the visit as "very thrilling and significant," saying discussions covered trade, the economy, climate change, terrorism and global challenges.

Tinubu got his carriage ride and state banquet

King Charles said “Naija no dey carry last”

Nigeria got £746m for two ports

UK-Nigeria trade at record £8.1 billion

Britain got a deportation deal. 2,000+ Nigerians now easier to remove

£420m colonial debt owed to Nigeria, not addressed

Looted artefacts at British Museum, not addressed 

Kemi sat in the corner and posted nothing

The visit looked great. Whether Nigeria truly won, that's the real conversation.

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