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  • Eight reasons many believe Akwa-Ibom women make best wives

    Eight reasons many believe Akwa-Ibom women make best wives

    Akwa Ibom, a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean is inhabited by various ethnic groups for hundreds of years, primarily the closely related Ibibio, Anaang, and Obolo – Oron peoples in the North-East, North-West, and Southern zones of the state, respectively.

    Created on September 23, 1987, out of Cross River State by the then Military Administration of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, it is the 30th largest in area and fifteenth most populous state in Nigeria with an estimated population of over six million in 2018, projected to rise to 7.3 million in 2025, 10.7 million in 2030, and, if not checked, “would double itself in 2039”.

    Blessed with several natural resources, the state no doubt consists of one of the most beautiful and endowed women in the country.

    These are reasons why some believe Akwa Ibom women make the best wives:

    *They are indeed beautiful

    With the intent to flatter, Akwa-Ibom women are beautiful, I’m sure you reading this would attest to it if you a one or more as friends or even partners.

    They are an embodiment of beauty, naturally endowed in the right places. Whether light-skinned, fair, or dark in complexion; you will see the true radiation of beauty when you meet an Akwa Ibom woman.

    They are naturally blessed with good hair, and charming smiles capable of stealing the heart of any man if they wanted to.

    *They are God-fearing

    You can be religious but not God-fearing. This is not the case with Akwa Ibom women. If you are fortunate to date or even marry one, you would have secured your peace of mind and saved yourself the stress of having to look for a partner which such quality which isn’t easily found. This characteristic makes them respectable and are in turn respectful to their partners and everyone else deserving of respect.

    *They are extremely hospitable

    Hospitality dwells in the hearts of Akwa Ibom women. They are typically good-natured, full of kindness, generosity, and genuine care toward their loved ones and even strangers.

    *They are exceptional cooks

    Many people have the belief that their mother’s food is the sweetest but wait until you have eaten a dish prepared by an Akwa-Ibom woman and that narrative would certainly change because of their innate culinary skills.

    Seeing food, especially good food is the way to a man’s heart, trust the Akwa-Ibom woman to always score a high point in this aspect because they have mastered the art of making a man’s taste buds ‘water’.

    With delicacies like Edikang akong, afang, afia efere, ekpang nkukwo, otong, abak, atama and so many more, you are guaranteed not just to eat delicious meals but healthy and well-cooked meals by an Akwa-Ibom woman.

    *They are effortlessly neat and well-cultured

    One obvious characteristic of an Akwa-Ibom woman is their habit to keep themselves neat without breaking a sweat. Just like some people would say, it is their ‘default setting’ to be neat.

    And who wouldn’t want such a person as a wife as you would be assured of the cleanliness and orderliness of the home, the kids, and even yourself because she would never want to see her man or hubby looking shabby or untidy.

    *They are hard-working

    They are not the ones to sit idly and wait for manna to fall from heaven for them. So when you marry one, you are certainly securing for yourself an asset not a liability

    *They are romantic and awesome in bed

    Yes, you read that right. Many argue practice makes perfect, well in some situations but not in this aspect as the typical Akwa-Ibom woman is innately blessed with the Midas touch in the ‘oza room’ as they possess enormous sex appeal that keeps their partners not only glued to them but craving intimate moments at every point which are always memorably ecstatic.

    *They possess intellectual beauty

    Akwa Ibom ladies love to learn and are never too proud to learn, unlearn and relearn. Aside from physical beauty, they also possess intellectual beauty which comes to the fore in tough times and every other time you both are confronted by a challenge.

    It’s safe to say you are missing out on a lot if you haven’t dated an Akwa-Ibom woman and if you are currently, you should as a matter of fact hold her tightly and never let her go by ‘wifing’ her.

  • Eight highest all-time grossing Nollywood movies

    Eight highest all-time grossing Nollywood movies

    Nollywood is considered the second-largest movie industry in the world in terms of output.

    Over the years, Nollywood has produced several blockbuster movies that have gained wide acceptance and recognition worldwide.

    Here are the eight highest-grossing Nollywood movies of all time:

    Battle on Buka Street’ – N640m

    Data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) shows that the comedy-drama earned N646,532,267 and counting after spending only nine weeks in theatres.

    This title was previously held by her 2020 release ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, which raked in N636 million.

    The 2022 release follows the story of two half-sisters who have been rivals for a while. Their rivalry intensifies when they set up their food businesses on the same street. It is directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde

    Omo Ghetto: The Saga’ – N636,129,120

    This comedy follows the chaotic life of Shalewa aka Lefty (Funke Akindele). Lefty struggles between living a life of wealth and comfort provided by her adopted mother or returning to her ghetto lifestyle.

    Released on December 25, 2020, the movie is a sequel to the actress’s 2010 trilogy ‘Omo Ghetto’ based on twin sisters who get displaced at birth. It is directed by Akindele and her ex-husband, JJC Skillz.

    The Wedding Party 2 (2017)

    The Wedding Party 2 grossed over N500m at the box office. The movie is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a couple’s elaborate wedding ceremony, which is threatened by several mishaps. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as Adesua Etomi, Banky W, and Sola Sobowale.

    The Wedding Party (2016)

    The Wedding Party grossed over N450 million at the box office. The movie is a romantic comedy that follows the story of a couple’s wedding ceremony, which is threatened by their different social backgrounds. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as Adesua Etomi, Banky W, and Sola Sobowale.

    Chief Daddy (2018)

    Chief Daddy grossed over N387 million at the box office. The movie is a comedy-drama that follows the story of a billionaire industrialist, who dies unexpectedly, leaving behind his family members and employees, who are all after his wealth. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as Funke Akindele, Falz, and Kate Henshaw.

    Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2019)

    It grossed over N320m at the box office. The movie is a supernatural thriller that follows the story of a young man who gets involved in a cult group in order to become wealthy but soon realises that he has to pay a price for his actions. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as Ramsey Nouah, Kenneth Okonkwo, and Kanayo O. Kanayo.

    Merry Men 2: Another Mission (2019)

    Merry Men 2: Another Mission grossed over N240m at the box office. The movie is an action-comedy that follows the story of four friends who come together to rescue a kidnapped billionaire. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as AY Makun, Ramsey Nouah, and Jim Iyke.

    King of Boys (2018)

    King of Boys is the sixth highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time, grossing over 230 million nairas at the box office. The movie is a political thriller that follows the story of a businesswoman who is forced to get involved in politics in order to protect her business interests. The movie stars notable Nollywood actors such as Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, and Reminisce.

  • Fact Check: There is evidence of rising oceans

    Fact Check: There is evidence of rising oceans

    • Claim

    A Twitter User @PeterDClack on February 9 made two claims. The first is that there is no evidence of rising oceans while the second states that oceans rise very slightly yearly by around a millimeter.

    The tweet reads: “There is no evidence of rising oceans – despite decades of hysteria by globalist bad actors like Al Gore, Bill Gates & the UN. Oceans rise very slightly each year by around a millimetre, due to tectonic movement & seafloor spreading. It’s a scam.”

    The tweet has 4,272 retweets and 12,200 likes.

    Verification

    For the first claim that there is no evidence of rising oceans, the National Ocean Service states that the Global sea level has been rising over the past century. Information on the website shows that it has been confirmed that the sea level continues to rise at a rate of about one-eighth of an inch per year.

    The Center for Science Education explains that the amount of sea level rise largely depends on the amount of warming, which is determined by how fast the amount of new carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere is reduced.

    Explaining how oceans rise, the Center for Science Education states that “as the ice melts, meltwater flows into the ocean, gradually raising the ocean level”. Another way the ocean rises is through the thermal expansion of water, which occurs “when the ocean gradually takes up much of the additional heat due to climate change”.

    The Mid-Atlantic coast and parts of the Gulf coast along the U.S. coastline registered evidence of ocean rise between 1960 and 2021, with some stations recording increments of more than 8 inches.

    The second claim which states that the oceans rise very slightly yearly by around a millimeter is false as data given by NOAA showed that the “Global mean water level in the ocean rose to 0.14 inches (3.6 millimeters) per year between 2006–2015, which was 2.5 times the average rate of 0.06 inches (1.4 millimeters) per year”.

    NOAA also shows that the global average sea level has risen 8–9 inches (21–24 centimeters) since 1880 while in 2021, the global sea level set a new record of 97 millimeters or 3.8 inches.

    NASA reveals that scientists have gauged the “rate of sea-level rise at 0.13 inches (3.4 millimeters) per year”.

    Rating

    The first claim is false because there is evidence that the oceans have been increasing over the years, especially due to climate change.

    The second claim is also false as it shows that the water level in the ocean had risen more than double in size which is more than a few millimetres yearly.

    This fact-check was produced by Justina Asishana, a Journalist with The Nation Newspaper with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and African Fact-Checking Alliance network.

  • Nigerian athletes on life ban for doping

    There are at least 30 Nigerian athletes who have been involved in doping cases.

    The likes of Chioma Ajunwa and Mary Onyali-Omagbemi, who, though banned in the past, served their punishments and returned to action before they retired.

    In 2022, Blessing Okagbare, who was placed on a 10-year ban for multiple doping infractions, became the sixth Nigerian on the active ban list of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU).

    The peculiarities of some doping cases have led to life ban for two Nigerian athletes.

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    Here are the two Nigerian athletes on life ban for doping:

    1. Henry Azike

    Henry Azike, a little-known sprinter, bagged a life ban after testing positive a second time for NR-AAF-Methenolone. His date of infraction was December 5, 2012.

    1. Vivian Chukwuemeka

    Vivian Chukwuemeka was placed on life ban for failing a second drugs test, the anabolic steroid stanozolol, shortly before the Olympic Games in London.

    Chukwuemeka had been banned for two years after failing a drug test at the 2009 Nigerian Championship.

  • Footballers with the most individual awards

    Footballers with the most individual awards

    *Lionel Messi (77)

    Following his success in the World Cup, he went on the claim the Fifa Best Player Of The Year Award. Making it a total of 77 individual awards, the most by any footballer in history. It was the seventh time Messi won the award.

    *Cristiano Ronaldo ( 72)

    The five-time Ballon D Or winner has 72 awards. He is bossing the Saudi Arabian league Club, Al Nassr, having scored eight goals and two assists in five appearances.

    • Pele (22)

    Football legend Pele had 22 individual awards. He remained the only football player to have won the world cup thrice. He died of cancer on December 29, 2022

    • Gerd Muller (20)

    Gerd Muller is a German footballer with a lot of finesse when it comes to scoring. He won 20 awards in his career.

    Bayern Munich confirmed the club legend and Germany’s former top goalscorer has Alzheimer’s disease

    *Marco Van Basten (20)

    The Dutch legend had three Ballon d’Or awards and 2 Serie A top scorer titles. Marco Van Basten bade farewell to football in Milan in 1995 at 33. His worsening ankle and subsequent unsuccessful surgeries forced him to miss two full seasons. After an attempted comeback fell through, he retired in 1995. Van Basten became the manager of the Dutch national team in 2004 and guided the squad to the Rounds of 16 at the 2006 World Cup.

    • Ronaldo De Lima (18)

    Ronaldo is definitely considered as such by his contemporaries. For them he is and always will be simply the Phenomenon, meaning that there never has been, and never will be, anyone like him. He was elected among the 100 best players of all time to make the FIFA100 list, His individual accolades include being named FIFA World Player of the Year three times and winning two Ballon d’Or awards.

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    • Eusébio (17)
      He was named European Footballer in 1965, and during the 1966 World Cup in England led Portugal to a third-place finish and was the top scorer with nine goals. Eusébio also won the first annual Golden Shoe as Europe’s leading scorer in 1968 with 42 goals. He won the award again in 1973. He scored nine goals in six matches for Portugal in the 1966 World Cup.

    Alfredo Di Stefano (17)

    The Argentine is regarded as one of the greatest center-forwards in history. He won 17 individual awards throughout his football career.

    Zinedine Zidane (13)

    Zinedine Yazid Zidane popularly known as Zizou was an attacking midfielder. Zidane announced his retirement at 32 before returning to play for France a year later. He has a total of 13 individual awards before his retirement, including the Ballon D’ Or.

    • Michel Platini (12)

    Michel Platini was named the European Footballer of the Year three times (1983–85) and served as President of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) from 2007–2016. He won 12 awards throughout his football career.

  • 12 Nigerian actresses who shaved for movie roles

    12 Nigerian actresses who shaved for movie roles

    Being a role interpreter is about being able to push one’s self, whatever boundaries, and do what must be done to fully assume any given role, albeit within the limit of one’s ethics.

    It also includes making sacrifices where they sometimes have to alter their physical look to take up a given role.

    Below is a list of twelve popular actresses who defied the odds, submitting themselves to have their hair, considered one of a woman’s beauty emblems, shaved in order to assume movie roles.

    • Mercy Johnson-Okojie

    The versatile movie star and mother of four, Mercy Johnson-Okojie starred in the movie titled: “Heart of a widow” where she had her hair completely shaved off for the role.

    Mercy Johnson, who was the widow in the 2011 movie, starred alongside actor, Kenneth Okonkwo.

    *Faithia Williams

    Filmmaker Fathia Williams went bald twice for two different movie roles.
    The thespian, in 2011, had her hair shaved for the movie titled: “Makomi” which actually brought her into the limelight.

    Also in 2016, she went bald for the shooting of the movie “Shola Arikusa” which featured Yinka Quadri, Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyosi Adesanya, amongst others.

    *Bimbo Akintola

    Actress Bimbo Akintola played the role of a widow who suffers at the hands of her in-laws after the passing of her husband in the movie, “The mourning after”.

    The 52-year-old award-winning film star had to shave off her hair to fit into the role of grieving widow.

    *Toyin Abraham
    Toyin Abraham went bald to pull off her character in the movie “Ana Mi”.

    In 2017, the mother of one shocked many when she took to her Instagram page to share photos of her new look. She wrote: “Going bad and bald on this…. MY PAST (ANA MI) a movie by @wumitoriola directed by @adebayotijani#filming #workmode #beastmode.”
    In another photo still with the bald look, she wrote: “Bold, Bald and Bad @toyin_abraham like you’ve never seen before. Talk about knowing your craft and doing everything to pull it off! Way to go! #VersatileActress #Bald #Bold #Bad #talent #strong #queen#ToyinAbraham #actress #Nollywood #OnSet #NollywoodTakingOver.”

    *Ebube Nwagbo

    Ebube Nwagbo with colleagues, Angela Okorie, Chita Agwu and several others went bald for the movie titled, “Widows cult”.

    The 2013 movie which was shot in Owerri centered on widows who killed their husbands for money.

    *Queen Nwokoye

    Actress Queen Nwokoye shaved for the movie: “The three widows” which also featured Oge Okoye-Duru and Rukky Mushud.

    *Uche Jombo

    Uche Jombo went bald in the movie “Holding hope”. She acted as a woman with leukemia

    *Rachael Okonkwo

    Nnenna Rachael Okonkwo, who is well-known for her role in the Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, ultimately earning the name of the movie, went bald for “Iga Alikaya”, an Igbo film.

    *Chika Ike

    Chika Ike shaved when she starred in the movie titled “Moment of tears” in which played the wife of veteran Nollywood icon, Olu Jacobs.

    *Destiny Etiko

    Curvy actress Destiny Etiko best known for portraying Ekemma in the movie ‘Idemili’ debuted the bald look for the 2018 movie titled, “Private Part”.

    *Eve Esin

    Actress Eve Esin, fondly called Kokoma is one of the Nollywood females who had to sacrifice their hair for a movie role.

    In the movie titled “Girls on fire,” Eve was made to shave her hair when her friend broke a bottle on her head while fighting with her for sleeping with her boyfriend.

  • Five teams with most Carabao cup titles

    Five teams with most Carabao cup titles

    The Carabao Cup is a domestic silverware designed by the English FA as the first silverware for an English team to lift in the season

    According to goal.com, the cup is an annual knockout competition open to any club within the top four levels of the English football league system.

    Since its inaugural edition in the 1960-61, few clubs have dominated and lift the prestigious cup

    Manchester United and Newcastle United will battle for silverware in today’s final at Wembley.

    Will Man United will end a trophyless season since 2017 or Newcastle will end a 54 years drought of not lifting the domestic cup

    We have listed below Five teams with most celebrated Carabao cup titles

    1. Liverpool – 9

    Liverpool remain the only club to have won the League Cup nine times, which is the most by any side. Their recent win came when they beat Chelsea in the final on penalties in the 2021-22 season

    1. Manchester City – 8

    In the last decade, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has taken complete dominance of the domestic cup as they have won the title six times. City and Liverpool remains the only team to have lift the cup four times consecutively

    1. Manchester United – 5

    United, Chelsea and Villa have won the competition five times each

    Can Man United topple Chelsea and Villa today? A win over Newcastle at Wembley will likely be six in their locker room.

    United were champions in 1991-92, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2016-17.

    1. Chelsea – 5

    2022 finalist Chelsea, have lifted the trophy on five occasions

    Chelsea have won the competition in 1964-65, 1997-98, 2004-05, 2006-07, and 2014-15

    1. Aston Villa – 5

    The Villans are one of the English clubs with a very rich history. The outfit have won the EFL Cup a total of five times, specifically in 1960-61, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1993-94, and 1995-96.

  • 10 security precautions to take during elections

    10 security precautions to take during elections

    The Presidential and National Assembly elections are just a few hours away, and every eligible Nigerian is expected to exercise their right to vote.

    It is critical to emphasise the importance of security on election day. This is due to the fact that if adequate security measures are not put in place to a large extent, things may be harmed. Security issues are a prerequisite for any state election.

    Here are some security precautions to take on election day;

    Avoid political arguments at the poll

    Avoid participating in any political debate, especially if it involves a party other than the one you support. At polling units, it is inappropriate to engage in political discussions that could lead to arguments or violence.

    Don’t reveal your preferred candidate at the poll

    People have different candidates to whom they pledge allegiance during the election season. Some of them go so far as to pick fights with those who aren’t in their camp. As a result, you should avoid disclosing who you intend to vote for at the poll.

    Don’t move about with huge cash

    If you intend to move around with large sums of money during the election, you should reconsider. Miscreants take advantage of the period to rob people off their valuables.

    Keep a safe distance from undefined crowds or groups of people

    It is critical that you do not associate with an undefined crowd or group of people who enjoy analyzing political issues and candidates in public.

    Do not partake of election violence

    Do not allow yourself to be used by politicians to commit election violence. This is because some opponents may be lurking in the shadows, ready to harm those who do this.

    Avoid bringing children to the polling units

    It is important to keep children safe during the elections because of the high stakes involved. Children should not be brought to polling places in case of violence.

    Report unusual activities

    Another important safety precaution that voters can take during the voting process is to report any unusual activity to the proper authorities.

    Stay updated with issues on election day

    Keep up with current events by constantly listening to the news and attempting to stay informed. This way, you can keep track of events as they unfold and avoid becoming involved in any unrest.

    Don’t keep late night

    It is critical that you complete all of your tasks before late at night on election day. Avoid circumstances that will require you to stay out late on election day.

    Celebrate in a civil manner

    If after the elections your candidate wins, then it is important that you celebrate in a civil manner.

  • Seven popular singers supporting Tinubu

    Seven popular singers supporting Tinubu

    With the presidential election only a few days away, we’ve seen entertainers, pitch tents with their preferred candidate to occupy the seat of power.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday held its presidential rally in Lagos which saw the Marlian president, Naira Marley, throw the mammoth crowd that gathered at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, into a frenzy.

    Before kicking off his performance while on stage, with loud cheering from the crowd, the ‘Soapy’ crooner exclaimed “Asiwaju all the way” while the crowd erupted in excitement.

    Below are six other popular singers who have publicly endorsed and shown support for the APC principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu;

    KWAM 1

    The veteran Fuji musician, K1 de Ultimate aka KWAM1 endorsed Tinubu in a statement by his spokesperson, Kunle Rasheed, shared on Facebook on Thursday, May 12, 2022.

    According to Kunle, KWAM1 customised mobile phones as a way of showing his support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition.

    The statement reads: “The musician is not just showing his support for the former Lagos governor alone which he has been doing for many years through live and recorded songs, he has just taken delivery of customised mobile phones that have, not only pictures and expressions of Asiwaju but also the new song he has just composed for him.

    “K1 Customises Mobile Phone For Tinubu To Support Presidential Aspiration. Wasiu Ayinde Olasunkanmi Marshal, who is popularly known as K1 de Ultimate has come out boldly to communicate his preferred support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his presidential bid among all other aspirants in his party APC.

    “The musician is not just showing his support for the former Lagos governor alone which he has been doing for many years through live and recorded songs, he has just taken delivery of customised mobile phones that have, not only pictures and expressions of Asiwaju but also the new song he has just composed for him.

    “K1 has made it known that the phones will be distributed around the country especially the South as his own little contribution towards his leader’s quest ro rule the country.

    “Aside from the mobile phones, K1 will also be distributing CDs and other campaign materials that have set his pocket back in hundreds of millions.”

    Portable

    On October 1, 2022, the ‘Zazu’ crooner expressed his support for Tinubu in a video he made while visiting Paris, France.

    Speaking, the self-styled ‘wahala’ musician said: “Happy Independence Day o! My Nigeria people, Zazu is in Paris o! Aki France. Come, vote for Tinubu. E ma lo sho ri ibu (you people should not be unfortunate).

    “I am a Yoruba boy, I will not tell you to go and vote for another tribe. Yoruba l’okan (It’s the turn of the Yoruba’s). Akoi Tinubu! E ni sho ori ibu! (You won’t be unfortunate o!)

    ”Support those who has money. Follow who get money. Give money to who have money. Don’t give money to who don’t have money because they’ll abscond with your money.

    “But the one that has money, would know how to invest the money. He’ll help you arrange the money and package it. The way he packaged Lagos, he will also package Nigeria.

    “Happy independence day o. Vote for Tinubu!”

    “Happy Independence Day Kinimah Nigeria. Akoi TINUBU. YORUBA LOKAN”, read the Independence Day video caption.”

    Brymo

    In May 2022, singer Olawale Olofooro aka Brymo trended on Twitter after he openly declared his support for Tinubu.

    The sonic artsite, who described the former Lagos State governor as a “city boy” noted that he was the one with a plan for the country.

    He charged Nigerians to stop trying to “kill off” Tinubu’s presidential ambition on account of his age.

    His reaction was elicited after a Twitter user condemned the backlash of Jagaban based on age.

    “This Jagaban (Tinubu) candidacy has truly helped me see that so many Nigerians actually don’t care about purposeful or diligent leadership”, the user tweeted.

    Supported the statement, the ‘Ara’ singer insisted only Tinubu had the plan it takes to better the lots of Nigerians.

    “Yet, he’s the one with a plan. We all know that. Let a city boy be president for once!” Brymo wrote.

    “Never met the man or anyone who represents or is acquainted with him. Or even his relations and political affiliates.

    “And if we stopped trying to kill them off for being old.”

    9ice

    Last month, the popular musician, Abolore Adegbola Akande, professionally, 9ice opened up on why he will be voting for the All Progressive Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the February 25 general election.

    9ice, during a recent interview that trended on the internet, explained Tinubu won his heart when he asked for his phone number after performing at an event.

    According to the ‘Gongo Aso’ crooner, “while performing at a show, the former governor asked one of his boys to get my number”, and this alone meant a lot to him.

    He added that “it’s not easy for a person of such repute in a crowded area to pick interest in an artiste, let alone collecting his phone number.”

    Pasuma

    In October 2022, Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma joined hundreds of youths and fellow celebrities to rally for All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu.

    The march commenced on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, and terminated at Oshodi.

    Pictures and videos of the rally have gone viral on social media.

    In the video shared on Twitter, Pasuma could be seen alongside others campaigning for the former governor of Lagos State.

    Small Doctor

    Small Doctor alongside 9ice on Friday, January 27, headlined the music component when students across all tertiary institutions in Lagos State turned out massively to endorse the re-election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

    At the rally held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, the students also indicated their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu.

    Also a few days ago, the Fuji maestro, Pasuma, Small Doctor, and 9ice joined residents of Agege in Lagos to stage a walk in support of the All Progressives Congress APC presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The walk was put together by lawyer and politician, Yusuf Azeez aka Nino, who leads the Independent Support Group for the re-election of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa.

    The over three hours walk saw the three musicians taking turns in thrilling a mammoth crowd that gathered and engaged in the walk.

  • Fact Check: There is an increase in extreme weather

    Fact Check: There is an increase in extreme weather

    Claim
    A Twitter User @KeillerDon on January 26 wrote that there is
    no increase in extreme weather.
    His tweet cited two research papers and reads: “Two papers
    that expose the climate scam. No increase in extreme weather.
    Low climate sensitivity (0.5C) to future CO2 increases..”

    The tweet, which had the abstract of two research works had
    2,578 views, 24 retweets, 2 quote tweets and 49 likes.
    Verification
    What is Extreme Weather?

    According to the United States Department of Agriculture
    Climate Hubs, extreme events are occurrences of unusually
    severe weather or climate conditions that can cause
    devastating impacts on communities and agricultural and
    natural ecosystems.

    The World Economic Forum website states that extreme
    weather can either be weather-related or climate-related. It
    further states that weather-related extreme weather events are
    shorter incidents like tornadoes, deep freezes or heat waves
    while climate-related extreme weather events last longer or are
    caused by a buildup of weather-related events over time such
    as wildfires that occur due to prolonged drought.

    Extreme weather leads to wildfires, droughts, excessive
    glaciation, floods and mountain avalanches, and other natural
    disasters.

    Types of Extreme Weather
    Drought – A drought is defined as “a period of abnormally dry
    weather sufficiently prolonged for the lack of water to cause a
    serious hydrologic imbalance in the affected area.”
    Heat Waves – A heat wave is a stretch of unusually hot
    weather that lasts for two or more days. To be viewed as a heat
    wave, temperatures must be higher than the average for an
    area. Heat waves occur when something like a high-pressure
    system traps hot air over an area.
    Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones – Typhoons are tropical
    cyclones in the Northwest Pacific, while a hurricane is a term
    used in the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern
    North Pacific. In South Pacific and Indian Ocean, all storms are
    classified as tropical cyclones.

    Tornadoes – Tornadoes “are one of the most violent effects of
    atmospheric storms”.

    Wildfires – A wildfire is an unplanned and uncontrolled fire that
    breaks out in a forest or other natural setting. The fire might
    begin as a result of human action or a natural occurrence.

    Winter Storms – Combined with wind chill, blowing snow, and
    heavy snow, winter storms are life-threatening, and when it
    comes with strong winds and snowfall that reduces visibility, it
    is referred to as a blizzard.

    Is Extreme Weather on the Increase?

    An article published by National Geographic in 2012 shows that
    since 1970, the average global temperature has risen by 0.9°F
    (0.5°C), and this additional heat has increased severe heat
    waves, drought, and other forms of extreme weather.

    An article on the World Economic Forum website written in
    2021 by Chloe Brimicombe, Elliott Sainsbury, Gabrielle Powell
    and Wilson Chan showed wildfires, storms, droughts,
    heatwaves and storms to be on the increase. They concluded
    that “2020 was alarming, unforgettable and traumatic – and not
    only because of COVID-19. Lethal natural hazards are
    increasing in frequency under our changing climate, and 2020
    is a testament to that.”

    In 2021, it was revealed that 20 extreme weather events cost
    the U.S. $145 billion making it the third-most costly year for
    extreme weather in the U.S. The report also showed that the 20
    weather events witnessed in 2021 surpassed the average of
    roughly seven similar weather events recorded annually from
    1980 to 2021. Additionally, 2021 alone accounted for over 15%
    of the 310 weather events recorded over the past 41 years,
    whose damage cost $1 billion.

    The World Metrological Organisation (WMO) Provisional State
    of the Global Climate in 2022 report shows that the last eight
    years are on course to becoming the warmest on record, due to
    accumulated heat and increasing greenhouse gas
    concentrations. The report also reveals that there were extreme
    heatwaves, drought and devastating flooding which affected
    millions and cost billions. Incidents of extreme weather are
    projected to increase as a result of climate change.

    Data by the National Centers for Environmental Information in
    its Annual 2022 Global Climate Report showed that Africa had
    an annual temperature of +1.01°C (+1.82°F), which is the 10th
    highest in the continent’s 113-year record. The data also
    showed that 2022 marked Africa’s 46th consecutive year with
    temperatures above average.

    A perusal of the first research paper attached to the tweet we
    are debunking showed an editor’s note dated 30 September
    2022 which read, “Readers are alerted that the conclusions
    reported in this manuscript are currently under dispute. The
    journal is investigating the issue.”

    Source: Space Technology Library

    The second research paper claims that rising carbon dioxide
    levels are not increasing the Earth’s temperature. This is false
    as Greenhouse gases including carbon dioxide, methane,
    nitrous oxides, and water vapour have caused the rise of the
    Earth’s temperature due to extra heat trapped near the Earth’s
    surface.

    According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
    Administration (NOAA), “by adding more carbon dioxide to the
    atmosphere, people are supercharging the natural greenhouse
    effect and causing the global temperature to rise”. Observations
    by the NOAA Global Monitoring Lab showed that “in 2021
    carbon dioxide was responsible for about two-thirds of the total
    heating influence of all human-produced greenhouse gases”.

    Rating
    False – There is an increase in extreme weather as shown by
    verified government sources. The research paper was cited out
    of the contest as its findings did not state that there is no
    increase in weather. Also, readers of the research paper are
    being alerted that the conclusions reported in the manuscript
    are under dispute.

    This fact-check was produced by Justina Asishana, a Journalist
    with The Nation Newspaper with support from Code for Africa’s
    PesaCheck and African Fact-Checking Alliance network.