Residents of Lagos came out today, March 12, to protest the epileptic power supply being experienced in the state.

The protest is currently taking place at Fadeyi in Lagos State.

The protesters marched, rang bells, and sang.

“All we are saying, give us freedom,” they sang.

“We “We’re not asking for too much, make them give us light,” another said.

“Give us light, give us light,” more protesters echoed.

Some protesters held placards with their demands written on them.

“No more epileptic power supply,” one placard read.

“Give us regular light. Say no to touch light of Ikeja Electric,” another read.

“You destroying, k!lling so many businesses. Please, give us light,” was written on one placard.

Other words on the placards include, “No light, no life, no nation, no try & error.”

And, “No more to estimated billing.”

For days now, Nigerians on social media have been lamenting a lack of power supply which has been compounded by the increasing fuel price that has made fueling generators more expensive.

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The United Kingdom has announced that there will be temporary airspace restrictions and heightened security measures in Windsor ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit scheduled for March 18 and 19.

It was  learnt that the Thames Valley Police, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed that the security measures are part of a comprehensive security operation being carried out in collaboration with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household and other partners to ensure the safety of dignitaries, spectators and the general public during Tinubu’s visit.

According to the Chief Superintendent, Adrian Hall, of Thames Valley Police’s Joint Operations Unit, the airspace restrictions form only one aspect of the extensive security arrangements for the visit.

He said Windsor Castle already has a permanent airspace restriction throughout the year, but the measure will be extended during Tinubu’s visit to enhance security.

Hall noted that the restriction will be in place from 7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and warned that any violation of the airspace restrictions would be treated as a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order.

He also urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities.

He said, “The air restrictions are just one part of our robust security operation for the state visit of Nigerian President Tinubu next week, with many measures you will see and others you will not.

“As a force, we have a vast amount of experience in policing Royal events in Windsor and significant planning, and preparation has gone into this event.

“We will ensure everyone attending the state visit, including dignitaries and spectators, as well as the public, are kept safe to enjoy the historic occasion.

“We will be taking a strong stance in enforcing the restrictions; anyone who breaches them will be committing a criminal offence under the Air Navigation Order and could be arrested.

“We will also be deploying numerous police officers to Windsor with specialist capabilities including our search teams, Mounted Section, Roads Policing and armed units, while our neighbourhood and Project Servator resources will also be on the ground engaging with the public.

“The public plays a critical role to support us so we encourage them to report any suspicious activity or anything that does not seem quite right by calling 101 or speaking to one of our officers. If there is an immediate threat or emergency, then call 999.”

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A report has claimed that Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have established new hideouts in the Tuba settlement, near the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in Jere Local Council of Borno State.

Local sources and Jere farmers, told The Guardian that about 200 motorcycles were observed at a fortress used by the terrorists in Northern parts of Borno State.

The terrorists have targeted the NNPCL exploration site and neighbouring settlements such as Dusuman, Ngom, Jabarman, GongulongLawanti, Koshebe and the outskirts of Muna Garage, 20 kilometres east of Maiduguri, The Guardian learnt.

Other targets include Madinatu, the Maiduguri cattle market and motorists and commuters travelling on the Maiduguri-Monguno and Mafa roads.

Reports indicate that the two terror groups send small attacking detachments on motorcycles towards Ngom community along the Maiduguri-Dikwa road, crossing over to the 40km Maiduguri Mafa road, and eventually reaching Konduga Local Council on the southern fringe of Sambisa Forest, a main hideout for insurgents in the North-East.

In addition to establishing a fortress and escape routes, a 65-year-old hunter named KontoAliyu expressed concern about the security threats posed by the terrorists’ presence in the council areas.

He urged the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj-Gen. AbdulsalamAbubakar, to destroy the hideouts in Jere, to weaken their operational capabilities in attacking Army bases and surrounding communities.

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