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Ugo Agbo As I watched my son step into the night, poised and self-possessed, moving toward a life I can no longer direct, I felt pride. But beneath it lay something more complex. We devote years to teaching our children how to live without us, yet we are seldom prepared for how much we must learn to live without being needed by them. This past Saturday was prom day in our neck of the woods. My one and only son joined hundreds of his peers to mark that peculiar American rite of passage. But prom did not begin that evening.…

‎The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Bio, has underscored the strategic importance of the Assembly as a platform for decisive regional action. Mr Bio, who is Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, was represented by the Chief Minister, David Sengeh. He spoke on Saturday during the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS. The high-level session brought together Ministers of Health from member states, government leaders, technical and financial partners, and regional health experts. The development was disclosed on the organisation’s social media handle on Saturday, noting…

New Google data shows rising interest among Nigerians in learning languages, music and creative skills, alongside growing use of AI tools for self-driven education. The March 2026 data released last Friday shows a sharp increase in searches related to languages, creative arts and music, alongside growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for learning. The data indicates that Nigerians are increasingly relying on Search and AI platforms to develop skills independently, reflecting a shift towards self-directed, technology-supported education. Language and creative searches surge Among the fastest-growing areas is language learning. Search interest in Italian rose by about 130 per cent…

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 on Tuesday night in a dramatic UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg, setting a new record for the highest-scoring match at this stage of the competition. Bayern took the lead in the 17th minute after Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot. But PSG responded quickly, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia equalising before Joao Neves headed them in front. The German side fought back, with Michael Olise making it 2-2 before halftime. However, PSG regained the lead in added time when Ousmane Dembele scored from the penalty spot after a handball by Alphonso Davies. PSG came…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Assistant Superintendent of Police, Ejeh Alfred, in Abuja. The visit, which took place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, followed the tragic death of the officer, who served as a driver with the Nigeria Police Airwing. ASP Ejeh lost his life in the line of duty during an operational mission on April 17, 2026. During the visit, the IGP extended his condolences to the widow, Mrs. Mercy Ejeh, her children, and other members of the family. He described the late officer as…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has rejoiced over the exit of a two-term member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide. Abejide announced his resignation from the ADC on Friday. The lawmaker, who made the announcement during a press conference on Friday, also declared his intention to join what he described as a “mainstream political party” ahead of the 2027 general elections. “I am moving to the mainstream political party,” he stated, adding that the move represents “a homecoming.” DAILY POST reports that Abejide and a few others were recently expelled from ADC during the party’s national convention. Reacting, ADC’s…

Security forces have arrested three suspected bandits and recovered weapons and ammunition during an operation in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the suspects were arrested around 10:00 a.m. on April 29 along the Tangaza-Gidan Madi road following intelligence reports about a planned attack in the area. “The suspects were identified as Aliyu Bello, 30; Dahiru Umar, 25; and Bashar Isah, 29, all said to be from Kwazari village in Kware Local Government Area,” he added. They were…

Famous Afrobeat stars, Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay, have finally put an end to their five years feud. This is coming six months after Syi Shay, during an interview, announced her readiness to make peace with Tiwa. DAILY POST recalls that the duo made their fight public in 2021 after engaging in a heated confrontation at a Lagos salon. According to Tiwa Savage, the fightbetween her and Seyi Shay stemmed from a diss track, and allegations made against her that she had tried to block opportunities for other female artistes. However in a now trending video that surfaced online on…

The Niger State government has announced a N2 million bonus for Niger Tornadoes ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter against Kwara United. The state Sports Commission Chairman, Danjuma Abdul Masu made the announcement on Thursday in Minna. Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with Kwara United at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna on Sunday. AbdulMasu pledged that the players will earn N100,000 per goal or assist, the technical crew will get N500,000, while support staff will receive N100,000. He stated that the incentive is aimed at boosting the players’ morale to go for victory in the…

The Osun State Government has dismissed claims that public primary and secondary schools in the state are collapsing or facing shutdown due to shortage of teachers and basic facilities, insisting that no school will be closed under Governor Ademola Adeleke. The Chairman of the Osun State Teaching Service Commission, Temitope Mustapha, made the clarification on Friday in Osogbo during a one-day workshop for members of the state’s Timetable Committee. Mustapha said education remains a priority of the present administration, stressing that both urban and rural schools are being strengthened rather than neglected. He said claims that rural schools are shutting…