Author: Opalim Lifted

A social media commentator has taken the stance that women must never live for men’s validation in society with their choice of clothes. A South African lady, Miss Ntabeni, disclosed it during an engagement on an X post with a clip captioned: Adult discussion: Would you allow your child to dress like this for Skolo? Checks on the 10-second viral clip by Chronicle NG revealed that two female (women) students were dressed in a skimpy school uniform. “Skolo,” in a loose term means school in South Africa. Reacting to the viral clip, Ntabeni wrote, “Children, especially a girl child, must…

Ace Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle has shared his thoughts about the slogan ‘What God cannot do doesn’t exist’. The thespian stated that the slogan is silly while noting how other slogans ‘blunt the efficacy of profound scriptures’. In a recent Facebook post, the thespian bemoaned that despite the fact that the slogan has been proven to be “nonsensical,” people still chant it. He cautioned Christians to be wary of using phrases to avoid introducing “false teachings.” “Some people are just too obstinate to admit their folly. Even though the slogan “What God cannot do doesn’t exist” has been proven to…

Nigerian gospel singer, Theophilus Sunday, known for his fiery preaching and being a prayer advocate, stunned his fans when he unveiled Ashlee White as his wife-to-be on social media. “As it pleases the Lord!” he captioned the social media post where he shared their pre-wedding shots. Details about the bride-to-be are sketchy, but a visit to her Instagram handle shows she is into real estate and uses her social media platform to market her business. As of now, the date for the marital rites is unknown. Theophilus Sunday, who is known for his “spiritual chants,” is also famous for his…

Nigerian sprint icon, Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100m hurdles Round 1 heat at the 13th Africa Games in Ghana. Amusan won the heat with a time of 13.03s. By virtue of the victory, Tobi Amusan secured a spot in the semis of the women’s 100-metre hurdles at the ongoing Africa Games. Meanwhile, Team Nigeria lost the men’s and women’s 100m gold to Cameroon and Gambia, respectively, settling for silver and bronze in the events on Tuesday. Usheoritse Itsekiri returned at a time of 10.23 seconds to lose the men’s 100m surprisingly to Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme, who finished at…

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has promised to restore peace in the south-east region of Nigeria. Kanu disclosed this on Tuesday, moments after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja dismissed his fresh application to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the FG preferred against him. The IPOB leader, who was first arrested by security agents in Lagos on October 14, 2015, has been in detention since June 29, 2021. Justice Nyako granted him bail on health grounds on April 25, 2017, after he had spent about 18…

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday denied bail to the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court, however, ordered accelerated hearing of the case involving the embattled IPOB leader, who is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony. Kanu, who was brought to court on Tuesday, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest in June 2021. In his ruling, Justice Nyako held that the court would only grant an accelerated hearing in the matter and ordered the prosecution to call its first…

Twenty Palestinians were killed in the early hours of Tuesday in Israeli air strikes on Rafah and central parts of the Gaza Strip, Gaza health officials said. In the southern Gaza city of Rafah, near the Egyptian border, where over 1 million Palestinians have sought shelter, 14 people were killed and dozens others wounded in strikes that hit several houses and apartments, Gaza medical officials said. Six more people died in another air strike on a house in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, they added. In Deir Al-Balah, a town in central Gaza about 14 km…

The first flying taxi could take off in the UK by 2026 and become a regular sight in our skies two years later, if a government announcement goes to plan, BBC reported. The Future of Flight action plan, developed with the aerospace industry, also says drones and other flying vehicles will become more autonomous. It predicts that the first pilotless flying taxi will take off in 2030. But experts say infrastructure needs to improve for this to become a reality for potential passengers. “From flying taxis to emergency service drones, we’re making sure the UK is at the forefront of…

Gambian lawmakers planned on Monday to vote on a proposal to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), which has been on the rise in recent years despite moves to outlaw the practice. The small West African nation imposed steep fines and jail sentences in 2015 for those who carry out FGM. The World Health Organization says female circumcision has no health benefits and can lead to excessive bleeding, shock, psychological problems, and death. Lawmaker Almameh Gibba presented the repeal bill earlier this month, arguing that the ban violates citizens’ rights to practice their culture and religion. Gambia is…

Nottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules. An independent commission found Forest’s losses to 2022–23 breached the threshold of £61 million by £34.5 million. The immediate loss of points means they drop below Luton Town into the Premier League’s relegation zone. Nottingham are the second top-flight team to be penalised for PSR breaches after Everton lost 10 points in November, which was reduced to six on appeal. Nottingham, who are likely to appeal against the ruling, had a hearing on March 7–8. Premier League clubs can lose £105 million over three seasons—£35…