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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.
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani declines invitation to judge the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
It was reported that the position of a judge was offered to Shehu Sani by Ben Murray Bruce, founder of Silverbird Group. However, Sani rejected the offer to judge the event.
Ben Bruce takes to social media to invite the former senator to be present at the event and sit as a judge.
Shebu Sani then responded by stating “You should have send me a formal letter and with full benefits attached to it after I have passed the Judgment. I appreciate the honour from a good friend. Unfortunately, I’ll be unavailable on that day. I wish you a successful outing.”
Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni expresses dissatisfaction with the Governor of Lagos State over traffic issues.
It can be reported that Lagos has been suffering through a serious traffic phase. The reason behind this was revealed to be the Independence Bridge repairs.
Governor Sanwo Olu then pleaded with Lagosians to bear with the traffic as the repair is necessary. “Let’s think outside the box. If you don’t have business to do in Victoria Island in the next 2 to 3 weeks, conduct your business online and plan ahead.”
However, Mr Macaroni reacts to the Governor’s plea by stating “If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people.”
He lamented on the serious effect that this traffic has taken on people’s day to day life and shared that the government didn’t consider its people.
Michelle Obama recently shared that when she first met Barack Obama, he wasn’t “financially sound.”
The couple crossed paths in 1988 when Barack joined a law firm in Chicago, where Michelle was already working. On a recent podcast episode she hosts with her brother, Craig, Michelle reflected on the importance of financial stability in a relationship.
During a conversation with British author Jay Shetty, Craig asked Michelle, “Would you be attracted to a guy who’s not financially stable when you meet him?”
Without hesitation, Michelle replied, “Uh, I married one.”
Craig, who seemed to have set her up for that response, laughed and jokingly said, “Don’t you like that alley-oop I just threw you? In basketball, you just point—you don’t even have to say it.”
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