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Ghanaian Sets Record for 24-Hour Hugging a Tree
A 23-year-old journalist from Ghana, Abdul Hakim Awal, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest tree-hugging session.
This remarkable feat was confirmed by Guinness World Records on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday.
Awal successfully embraced a tree for an astounding 24 hours and 21 minutes, breaking the previous record of 16 hours held by Ugandan environmental activist Faith Ariokot earlier this year.
To achieve this impressive accomplishment, Awal had to stand continuously and keep his arms firmly wrapped around the tree without any breaks.
His focus and dedication were unwavering throughout the entire attempt, making the record-breaking hug not just a test of physical endurance but also of mental determination.
Awal explained that his motivation for the challenge went beyond just setting a record; he aimed to raise awareness about the importance of reforestation and nature conservation in Ghana.
By hugging the tree for such an extended period, he hoped to draw attention to environmental issues, particularly deforestation, and inspire people to take action in protecting natural resources.
His achievement highlights the critical role individuals can play in promoting environmental causes, and his record-breaking hug serves as a symbolic reminder of the need to nurture and preserve the planet’s forests.
Awal’s efforts have garnered widespread attention, and his accomplishment is being celebrated as both a personal triumph and a significant contribution to environmental activism.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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