Author: Akintayo Adams

A South African student’s public proposal to his teacher went viral after being met with a firm rejection. In a TikTok video capturing the moment, the student proposes in front of classmates, only for the teacher to walk away, urging him to return to his seat despite his persistence. The clip sparked a wave of online reactions, with many viewers commenting on the unexpected scene and the student’s boldness. See some reactions below: lodman SA🇿🇦🇿🇦: “Welcome to South Africa, where impossible is I’m possible.” Kg88: “She wanna marry his mum now “eish our kids😂.” Siyabonga Mteto: “Eish …i don’t know why i didnt…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the last election, Peter Gregory Obi, has made his opinion on how gender influences corruption known. He was speaking on the Honest Bunch Podcast. Related || ‘Turn church vigils into night shifts’ – Obi bemoans Nigeria’s condition He said when he was governor, he appointed women in strategic positions. “Women are less corrupt. They are not as corrupt as men. And because they have families, they are more determined to see things work. “When I was governor, my Chief of Staff and commissioners for Education and Planning were…

A new report by Remitly highlights the most visually captivating cities from an aerial perspective, based on an eye-tracking study with 200 global participants. This study ranked over 30 cities worldwide, with African cities Accra (Ghana) and Lagos (Nigeria) standing out in the top ten at 2nd and 6th places, respectively. The rankings are based on the duration participants fixated on each destination’s aerial views, capturing their beauty and creating impactful first impressions. Related || African Countries with the Best Road Quality Infrastructure Prague, the Czech Republic’s captivating capital, leads Remitly’s “air appeal” rankings, holding viewers’ attention for over 14…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted a drug trafficking attempt involving 845 wraps of cocaine (18.72 kg) valued at ₦4.5 billion at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The drugs were found hidden in two lavatories on an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa during a post-landing cleaning. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi confirmed the discovery, noting that the wraps were concealed in waste collectors in nine polythene bags. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to curb international drug trafficking. “No fewer than 30 suspects have so far been grilled in connection with the seizure. “Investigations revealed that the seized drugs…

Nigerian businesses faced notable challenges in October 2024, with the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declining to 46.9 from 49.8 in September, signaling a slowdown in economic activity. This drop reflects the pressure of rising inflation, which reached 32.70% in September, impacting the operational costs and demand that many businesses depend on. The index, which measures business conditions, highlights the ongoing economic strain affecting production and purchasing power across sectors in Nigeria. “The headline PMI dropped to 46.9 in October from 49.8 in September, signalling a marked deterioration in business conditions that was the most pronounced since March 2023.…

Libya has reportedly begun arresting Nigerians following a recent CAF ruling favoring Nigeria over the Super Eagles’ treatment in Libya. The Nigerian football team faced prolonged detention at Al-Abraq Airport before a scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, leading the NFF to file a complaint with CAF. CAF’s disciplinary committee awarded the Super Eagles three points and goals, also fining the Libyan Football Federation $50,000. Libyan Football President Nasser Al-Suwai’i condemned the ruling, calling it biased, and announced plans to appeal. Following the CAF ruling, a popular Libyan news blog, Libya News Today 1, posted on Sunday, stating, “All Libyan…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the last election, Peter Gregory Obi stated that Nigeria suffers from poverty and unproductivity, attributing this to an overemphasis on politics and religion. He made this known in an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Saturday. “I’m not happy in Nigeria; we can’t continue to breed poverty; that’s not leadership. We live in a largely unproductive society, which is why the only things that seem attractive here are politics and religion,” he remarked. Obi proposed transforming vigils into night shifts, arguing that too much time is…

The Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice recently imposed further restrictions on Afghan women, prohibiting them from publicly expressing the Takbir (a declaration of faith) or reciting the Quran aloud, even among other women. This policy, introduced by Minister Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, has fueled significant backlash, with Afghan women increasingly vocal about safeguarding their rights amid the Taliban’s tightening restrictions on public and religious expression. Hanafi, who is sanctioned by the United Nations and the European Union, explained that, under Islamic law, a woman’s voice is considered “awrah”—a term in Islamic jurisprudence meaning something that…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State said that the hugely anticipated 2027 general election will be between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigerian populace. The Oyo Helmsman stated this on Saturday during the commissioning of the Late Olusoji Adagunodo zonal secretariat of the party in Ibadan, the state capital. Speaking further, he said his political ambition rests solely on him. He said, “People have been complaining; they have been talking; they have been making a lot of speculations. Let me say this again, and I will say it myself: nobody will set an agenda for me apart…

Activist Aisha Yesufu has berated Northerners for always misplacing their priorities. In a post on her X handle, she claimed Northerners prefer to focus their energy on frivolities than what really matters. Related || FG arraigns malnourished, sick protesters According to her, they’re never anywhere to be seen when it’s time to condemn injustice or fight for what is their fundamental rights. The outburst might not be unconnected to the recent arraignment of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protest. Related || Court grants 67 arraigned minors ₦10m bail each “If it is a musician using mosque or hijab in their video…