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Trump’s UK Visit Brings Royal Welcome, Big Tech Billions and Protests
Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom for his second official state visit. This is a rare honor of how much weight the UK is placing on its ties with Washington. The president and his wife, Melania, are being hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, with formal ceremonies and meetings planned with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.
The visit is designed to deepen relations between both countries, with a special focus on technology. Already, the two governments have signed what they’re calling the Tech Prosperity Deal. It is a sweeping agreement that covers artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and energy. Major companies like Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and OpenAI are part of the pact. Microsoft alone is pledging around £22 billion for AI infrastructure in the UK. This is a chance to attract big investment for the British government, and position itself as a global place for high end technology.
But not everyone is celebrating. Trump’s arrival has caused protests across London and other cities. Demonstrators are voicing anger over his human rights record, his controversial stances on international conflicts, and his ties to Moscow. At one point, activists projected unflattering images of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle.
Critics are also raising red flags about the tech deal itself. They warn that it could hand too much power to big tech companies and weaken protections for artists, workers, and data privacy. Even as the government promotes the agreement as a major economic win, campaigners are calling for safeguards that ensure ordinary people benefit too.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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