 |
| Photo Impression of the accident |
Tragedy at Chester Car Dealership
In a
harrowing incident at Lookers Nissan in Chester, a routine car test turned
catastrophic, leaving a woman permanently confined to a wheelchair.
The accident unfolded when 36-year-old mature student and mother-of-seven, Hayat Ibrhim, sought assistance from a salesman to better understand the controls of her newly purchased £40,000 Nissan X-Trail.
Photo Impression of the Tragedy
Lessons from Egbolo - Road Safety, Educational Neglect, and Emergency Response in Nigeria
The
tragic deaths of four pupils in Egbolo, Kogi State, after a truck rammed into
commuters, expose three interconnected crises in Nigeria: unsafe roads,
neglected rural education, and fragile emergency response systems.
Nigeria’s road safety record remains deeply troubling. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported over 13,000 fatalities in 2023, a figure that underscores the systemic failures in infrastructure, enforcement, and driver behavior. Trucks overloaded with goods, poorly maintained vehicles, and reckless driving habits are common sights across highways.
Four Pupils Killed as Truck Rams into Commuters in Kogi
At least four schoolchildren
lost their lives and several others were injured in a tragic accident in
Egbolo, Igalamela-Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State, when a truck
carrying building materials lost control and rammed into commuters.
The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, December 1, 2025, around 8:00–8:30 a.m. Eyewitnesses reported that the pupils were on their way from Egbolo to Ofuloko, a neighboring community where they attended school, since Egbolo itself lacks a functioning primary school. In a cruel twist of fate, the truck, which was ferrying building materials, also carried some of the children to drop them off at Ofuloko Primary School. It lost control and plunged into a river or veered off the road, depending on varying accounts, crushing the pupils and leaving many others with injuries of different severity.
Joe Keshi’s Rebuke of Tinubu’s Ambassadorial Nominees
Summary: Former Nigerian diplomat Joe
Keshi has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial list,
asserting that some nominees lack integrity and should be serving prison
sentences rather than representing Nigeria abroad.
In a striking intervention that has stirred debate within Nigeria’s political and diplomatic circles, Ambassador Joe Keshi, a former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, condemned the ambassadorial list recently forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the Senate for confirmation.
OBJ Detests Negotiations With Bandits, Tells FG to Sit Up
Former
Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has once again stirred the national
conversation on insecurity by firmly rejecting the idea of negotiating with
terrorists and bandits.
Speaking at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Jos, Obasanjo declared that Nigeria must abandon the practice of apologizing to criminals and instead take decisive action to restore peace and order. His words carried the weight of urgency, reflecting the escalating wave of abductions, killings, and attacks that have plagued communities across the North in recent weeks.
Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis - analysis and paths forward
The
abduction of a bride, bridesmaids, and eight others in Wurno LGA, Sokoto State,
is a stark snapshot of a broader national emergency.
Mass abductions have shifted from sporadic incidents to a systemic threat affecting rural and peri-urban communities, schools, places of worship, highways, and even city fringes. Beyond the immediate trauma, these attacks corrode social trust, destabilize local economies, and challenge the state’s monopoly on coercive force.
Bride, Bridesmaids, and Eight Others Abducted in Sokoto
In the
early hours of Sunday, November 30, 2025, tragedy struck Chacho village in
Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State when armed men stormed the
community and abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other
residents.
The attack occurred around 1:30 a.m., just hours before the bride’s wedding ceremony was scheduled to take place. According to eyewitnesses, the bride was preparing for her big day when the assailants invaded, shattering what should have been a moment of joy into one of fear and despair.
Tradition Meets Authority - The Masquerade Ban in Akwa Ibom
The
recent announcement from the Akwa Ibom State government declaring a ban on
masquerade parades across public streets has sent shockwaves through the
cultural and social fabric of the state. Governor Umo Eno’s directive is
unequivocal: any masquerade found parading on the streets will face arrest and
prosecution.
This move, framed as a measure to maintain public order and safety, has ignited intense debate among citizens, cultural custodians, and performers who rely on masquerade displays for livelihood and identity.
House of Reps. Member, Mark Esset Renders Stewardship to Constituents
The video
titled “House of Reps. member, Mark Esset renders stewardship to
constituents” was published by AIT Live News, a channel known for
delivering political, social, and cultural updates across Nigeria and Africa.
This broadcast highlights the accountability efforts of Hon. Mark Esset, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, as he presents his stewardship to the people he represents.
OBJ Detests Negotiations With Bandits, Tells FG to Sit Up
Former
Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has once again taken a firm stance
against the Federal Government’s approach to handling insecurity, particularly
the practice of negotiating with bandits and terrorists.
Speaking at the Plateau State Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival in Jos, Obasanjo declared that Nigeria must abandon the habit of apologising to criminals and instead adopt decisive measures backed by modern technology and international support.
World AIDS Day 2025 - Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the Response
World
AIDS Day 2025, observed on December 1, arrives at a critical juncture in the
global fight against HIV and AIDS.
This year’s theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” reflects both the challenges and opportunities facing the international community. After decades of progress, the HIV response is at a crossroads.
Bashir Dalhatu’s Call for a Balanced Approach to Banditry in Nigeria
In a
recent interview, Bashir Dalhatu, a respected elder statesman and political
figure, offered a strikingly nuanced perspective on Nigeria’s ongoing struggle
with banditry.
His remarks, carried by Arise News, highlight both the human dimension of the crisis and the urgent need for a pragmatic government response.
Ogonis Demand Full Environmental Remediation, Autonomy Before Oil Resumption
The
debate over oil resumption in Ogoniland has once again brought to the fore the
deep scars left by decades of exploitation and environmental degradation.
At a recent stakeholders’ dialogue convened in Port Harcourt, community leaders, civil society actors, and representatives of Ogoni communities made their stance clear: no oil extraction will resume until the land is fully remediated, livelihoods restored, and the rights of the people respected.
