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Emotional moment boy collapses after his mother surprises him at school following four years abroad

Four photos of a mother running to her son at school, lifting him in a hug, kneeling beside him on the ground and embracing him
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An emotional reunion between a mother and her son has captured attention on social media after the young boy reportedly collapsed upon seeing his mother for the first time in four years.

According to the story accompanying the circulating video, the woman had been living abroad for four years, leaving her son behind while she pursued a better future for her family.

After years of separation, she decided to return home and surprise her son at his school without telling him she was coming.

What was supposed to be a joyful reunion quickly became an overwhelming moment for the young boy.

Upon seeing his mother unexpectedly, the boy reportedly became so overwhelmed that he collapsed, leaving those around him concerned.

The touching scene has sparked emotional reactions online, with many social media users reflecting on the sacrifices parents make when they travel abroad in search of better opportunities for their children.

For many families, living abroad comes with a painful price. Parents sometimes spend years away from their children, missing birthdays, school activities, family celebrations and important childhood moments.

Although financial support can help provide a better life, the emotional impact of prolonged separation can be difficult for both parents and children.

The circumstances surrounding the boy's reported collapse, including whether he needed medical attention, have not been independently confirmed.

Nevertheless, the reunion has reminded many people of the importance of family, parental presence and the emotional bond between mothers and their children.

Four years without seeing his mother, and suddenly she appeared right before his eyes. Imagine the emotions running through that little boy's heart.

What do you think about parents leaving their young children behind for several years to work abroad in search of a better future? Is the sacrifice worth it?

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37 years old, 14 children, 12 different fathers, and still searching for true love!

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A 37-year-old woman has sparked heated reactions on social media after reportedly revealing that she has 14 children with 12 different men and is still searching for a man who will genuinely love her.

Her revelation has left many internet users stunned, with people questioning how she managed to have such a large family at her age while still hoping to find a lasting romantic relationship.

While some people have criticised her past relationship choices, others believe that having children with different partners should not automatically disqualify a woman from finding happiness and companionship.

But there is another side to this conversation.

At 37, with 14 children depending on her, finding a serious partner may come with challenges. Any man considering a relationship with her would have to understand that he is entering a family with enormous responsibilities.

Beyond the jokes and criticism, the bigger questions are about the children's welfare, financial stability, parenting responsibilities and the role of their fathers.

Nevertheless, the woman reportedly remains hopeful that the right man will eventually come into her life.

Now, a sincere question for the men: if you met a beautiful, hardworking and caring woman who has 14 children with 12 different fathers, would you consider marrying her?

Ladies, if this woman were your sister, what advice would you give her?

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Sokoto ADC governorship candidate says his convoy was attacked near airport

Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, says his convoy was blocked and shot at near the Sokoto airport on Friday night, damaging his vehicles. He blames state security personnel, while police say anyone found responsible will face the law.

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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, has alleged that his convoy was attacked near the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto on Friday night, 30 October 2026.

What he says happened

According to his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the incident happened at about 9pm, shortly after Dan'iya had seen off former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal at the airport. He alleged that members of the Sokoto State Marshal and Community Guard blocked the convoy, saying they were acting on orders to keep ADC members out of the state. He said efforts to calm the situation failed before shots were fired. Dan'iya reportedly escaped unhurt, but his bulletproof vehicles were damaged, and he said two Department of State Services officers attached to his security team were taken away. He also said he had noticed unusual deployments at several entry points into the state earlier in the day.

Official response

The Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufae, said the command would take necessary action and that anyone found responsible would face the law. The Sokoto State Government and the Marshal and Community Guard had not publicly responded at the time of the report, and the allegations have not been independently verified.

What he is asking for

Dan'iya reported the matter to the state Commissioner of Police and asked the Inspector-General of Police and the head of the DSS to investigate and secure the release of the two officers. He also called on the state government to explain the alleged orders.

Background

The incident is the latest in a string of reported attacks on opposition figures as campaigning for the January 2027 elections intensifies. On the same day, AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore said he was attacked in Ado-Ekiti, and an APC rally in Katsina was disrupted earlier this week.

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Obi promises to go into the bush himself to rescue kidnap victims if elected

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has reportedly told a rally in Bayelsa State that he would personally go into forests to rescue kidnap victims if he becomes president. He also promised free primary education and at least 10,000MW of electricity, and criticised President Tinubu's foreign trips.

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has reportedly promised to personally lead efforts to rescue kidnap victims if he is elected in 2027.

What he said

Speaking at a campaign rally in Bayelsa State on Friday, 30 October 2026, Obi said that if anyone kidnapped schoolchildren or anyone else under his government, he would go into the bush himself. He said he had recently travelled by road through several states, including Enugu, Kogi, Nasarawa and Ebonyi, and that Nigeria's roads must be made safe. He said his government would start by uniting the country so that no region or group felt left out.

Other promises

Obi reportedly pledged that public money would be managed openly, that an NDC government would work with states to make primary education free, and that it would aim to generate, transmit and distribute at least 10,000 megawatts of electricity. He claimed current supply is far lower.

Criticism of Tinubu

Obi criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Bayelsa, where oil was first discovered in Nigeria, and repeated his claim that the President spends a large part of the year abroad. The Presidency has previously rejected such claims, and had not responded to the latest remarks at the time of the report.

Background

Obi has held a series of town halls and rallies this week, including in Nasarawa, where he said election riggers would be jailed, and in Ebonyi. Insecurity, including kidnappings on highways and in schools, remains one of the biggest issues for voters ahead of the January 2027 elections.

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Detained El-Rufai tags Trump, Macron and UN in appeal for a fair trial

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, who has been in anti-graft custody since February, has posted an appeal for a fair trial and tagged world leaders including Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, as well as the UN and rights groups. The ICPC denies his claim that his detention is political.

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has taken his legal battle to the international stage, appealing for a fair trial in a social media post that tagged several world leaders and international bodies.

What he posted

In a post on X on Friday, 30 October 2026, under the hashtag #FairTrial, El-Rufai reportedly said that access to justice and a fair hearing are basic human rights, not favours to be granted at will. He tagged US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, the United Nations and its Human Rights Council, Amnesty International, the European Union, the African Union, the UK government and major media organisations. He did not make a specific formal request, but observers said the post was aimed at drawing international attention to his case.

His legal situation

El-Rufai has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) since February 2026, after being transferred from the EFCC. He faces corruption and money-laundering charges in cases at the Federal High Court and the Kaduna State High Court. He was briefly released in March to attend his mother's burial. On 9 October, the Court of Appeal in Kaduna dismissed his challenge to a refusal of bail, and on 26 October a Federal High Court in Abuja rejected his no-case submission in a separate case brought by the DSS, ordering him to open his defence on 25 November.

The other side

El-Rufai and his supporters say his detention is politically motivated. The ICPC rejects this, saying it has followed due process.

Background

El-Rufai governed Kaduna from 2015 to 2023 and was once a close ally of President Bola Tinubu before falling out with the ruling party. He has since aligned with the opposition.