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By Sola Ojewusi JUBA, South Sudan — A festive milk-drinking contest ended in heartache when a young man, Baak Magookdit Junior, collapsed and died shortly after reportedly consuming about 10 litres of milk. The event, intended to entertain, turned deadly when his stomach became overly distended and medical efforts failed to save him. Witnesses laid the blame on the sheer volume of milk—reportedly ten times what a typical adult’s stomach can comfortably hold. Emergency measures to relieve the pressure were unsuccessful, and the milk remained trapped, preventing the release of air or bowel movement. The young man tragically passed away…

By Sola Ojewusi Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State — After decades of disputes and years of protracted legal battles, history was made on Saturday, August 30, 2025, as Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa formally presented the Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Oseni Adu, as the new Alale of Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area. The colourful event, witnessed by dignitaries, community leaders, and traditional rulers, marked the resolution of one of the state’s longest-running chieftaincy tussles. Governor Aiyedatiwa, while performing the presentation, described Oba Adu’s recognition as the culmination of a long-drawn struggle for justice…

By Rashidat Ajakaye Put a mirror before yourself, look into your eyes, I mean the black pupil. What do you see, Conscious Readers? What do you see? What do you see? Can’t you respond? I see the pride of the globe, I see an energy that can cope with life stumbles through a brilliant scope. I see you as mightily reasonable medicine that knows the right bin for each adverse scene. I see a diamond heart among loamy particles, raising itself highly to the faithful sky, for unmatched and transferable progress. I see in you a fulfilled smile after the…

By Rashidat Ajakaye In the flooding field of intimacy, two hearts broken a thousand times decide to become one with legal terms, promising to be committed to each other as branches and stems stand loyally to root. There is always a reason to keep your marriage. Let respect be born between each other, love lasts longer after respect is settled, trust your spouse as birds trust their wings. Even when dreams dictate over time, communicate pleasurably and enjoy little time spent with each other. There is always a reason to keep your marriage. Conflicts would arise, be skillful at recultivating…

By Peter Omopo 30th August 2025 Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mr. Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum, in Kaduna. The ceremony took place at Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, within Kaduna metropolis. Shettima, who stood in for the bride, was accompanied by top government officials including Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal; Minister of Transportation, Senator Sa’idu Alkali; and House of Representatives member, Lawal Zannah. Alhaji Shehu Muazu stood for the groom.…

By Peter Omopo 30th August 2025 The Nasarawa State Government has warned that it may shut down the Lafia Modern Abattoir following concerns over poor sanitary conditions at the facility. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Margaret Elayo, issued the warning on Saturday after monitoring the monthly sanitation exercise in Lafia. She was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Hussaini Babayi. Elayo described the state of the abattoir as unacceptable, stressing that unhygienic practices at the facility pose health risks to residents. She said the ministry would intensify monitoring to ensure compliance with sanitation laws. “The abattoir is…

AJAKAIYE The one who feared no face, Standing different amidst thousands, Thriving with body, soul, and spirit. Giving up, or being lost, was never in your dictionary. You didn’t just live — you left a landmark, A testimony for generations to come, That Ajakaiye once walked this earth. Even when friends and family turned away, Your song was: “I press on.” OLORI-EBI OF IJAGEMO LAND Even in your absence, your name rings in the hearts of men — Ajakaiye Himself. At weakness, you stood strong. I am proud to be your daughter. At the point of dying, you still declared:…

By Peter Omopo 30th August 2025 The Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen on Saturday announced the death of its prime minister, Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi, in an Israeli airstrike that also killed several senior officials. Al-Rahawi, appointed in 2024, is the most senior Houthi official reported to have been killed since Israel launched a series of strikes beyond Gaza amid the ongoing war. “We announce the martyrdom of the fighter Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi… along with several of his ministerial colleagues, as they were targeted by the treacherous Israeli criminal enemy,” the Houthis said in a statement. The group added…

By Peter Omopo  Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Marafa, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside his political structure, accusing President Bola Tinubu of neglecting Zamfara State despite the role he played in securing the state’s support during the 2023 presidential election. Marafa, who coordinated the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in Zamfara, said the decision followed what he described as “sustained injustice, mistrust, marginalisation, and deliberate neglect” of the state and its people. In a communiqué issued on Friday after a two-day meeting of the Senator Kabiru Marafa Consultative Forum held in Kaduna, the group said their…

By Peter Omopo Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan will on Tuesday join other dignitaries to unveil the Care365 Health Hub, a healthcare innovation chaired by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. The launch, scheduled to hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, will showcase what organisers describe as a transformative solution designed to expand access to quality healthcare in Nigeria. According to a statement on Saturday by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Care365, Ngozi Odumuko, the hub introduces four pioneering products aimed at revolutionising healthcare delivery. These include the Care365 Health Monitoring Kiosk,…