Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has advised Nigeria and other nations in the Global South to avoid being dragged into disputes between world powers, warning that the Russia-Ukraine war holds critical lessons. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, the renowned political scientist said smaller nations must narrowly define their national interests rather than aligning with competing blocs in the Global North. “Nations like the Global South must avoid becoming pawns in the conflict between world powers. “Let us define our national interests very narrowly, so that it does not become part of the interests of…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has lost his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. She passed away on Sunday morning at the Jos University Teaching Hospital at the age of 83. Confirming her death in a statement issued in Jos, the APC Publicity Secretary in Plateau State, Shittu Bamaiyi, described the late Mama Lydia as a devoted Christian, a virtuous leader, and a pillar of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN). “The news of Mama Lydia’s death is not only a personal loss to Prof. Yilwatda, but also to the APC family in Plateau…
Comfort Emmanson has broken her silence days after regaining freedom, narrating her version of events that led to her dramatic removal from an Ibom Air flight on August 10 and the subsequent legal battle that followed. In a video shared online, Emmanson thanked Nigerians who rallied behind her during her detention. “The love and support I saw when I came out, I never expected it. “For a commoner like me, you stood by me. God bless you,” she said tearfully. Recounting the incident, the real estate consultant explained that trouble began after a flight attendant, identified as Juliana, asked her…
Sokoto State has been thrown into mourning following a boat accident that claimed at least 10 lives on Sunday at Kojiyo Ward in Goronyo Local Government Area. The boat, which was ferrying dozens of passengers across the river, capsized midway, leaving several people dead and others unaccounted for. Properties were also reportedly lost in the mishap. Eyewitnesses said many passengers drowned while some managed to swim to safety. “This is indeed a great tragedy for our community,” a resident lamented, describing the atmosphere in Kojiyo as tense and sorrowful. Confirming the incident, the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said…
Three people lost their lives on Sunday in Auchi, Edo State, when two trucks and a Mercedes-Benz GLK were involved in a fatal crash near the Omega Fire Ministry. The accident, which occurred around midday, involved a Dangote Cement truck, another unidentified truck, and the Benz. All three occupants of the Benz died in the crash. In a video recorded by a church member shortly after the incident, eyewitnesses could be heard calling for the arrest of the truck driver, claiming the Dangote truck rammed into several vehicles in front of the church. The Senior Pastor and General Overseer of…
The Imo State Government has placed an immediate ban on graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) pupils. The govt said the move was aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and prioritising academic development. Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, disclosed this in a memo addressed to parents, guardians, and education stakeholders across the state. He said the directive also bars schools from the yearly change of textbooks, describing the practice as exploitative and destabilising for families. Schools are now required to adopt government-approved textbooks for at least four years to allow for reuse by…
The “10/10” season of Big Brother Naija has witnessed two more evictions, with housemates Otega and Kayikunmi bidding farewell to the reality show. Otega became the fourth housemate to exit the house, followed shortly by Kayikunmi, who was evicted after a tense week that kept both viewers and contestants on edge. Their exits came after Sabrina’s withdrawal on Monday due to medical reasons, making them the latest casualties of the competition. The double eviction followed a dramatic twist in which 23 housemates were placed on possible eviction after failing to secure an envelope containing an immunity card. The shock has…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced the adoption of electronic ticketing in Lagos State as part of efforts to phase out the traditional booking sheet system. Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, who heads the Costain Unit Command of the FRSC in Lagos, confirmed the development in an interview with journalists. He said the e-ticket system, already in use across the state, has improved efficiency and will provide more accurate data for enforcement and planning. “This is part of our strategic goal for 2025. The adoption of technology in ticketing will help us streamline operations and ensure accountability,” Okelola…
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man in connection with the death of another following a dispute over ₦4,000 in Ado-Ekiti. As reported by Daily Post, the incident occurred on Friday night at Uso community, along the Ado–Afao Road, during a fight between two men identified as Michael, whose full details are yet to be confirmed, and 26-year-old John Dindul Selbol from Langtang Local Government Area of Plateau State. Witnesses said the quarrel escalated into a violent confrontation around 10:30 p.m., leaving both men with serious injuries. Michael was rushed to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti,…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to refer fresh bribery allegations in the National Assembly to anti-graft agencies for investigation. In an open letter dated August 16, 2025, and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the rights group demanded that the leadership of the Assembly immediately involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The call follows a viral video in which a member of the House of Representatives, Ibrahim Auyo (APC, Jigawa), alleged…