Imagine walking in a community where being tall is the norm. That's everyday life for the Tutsi.
They are referred to as some of the tallest people in the world and primarily reside in the African Great Lakes region, particularly in Rwanda, Burundi, and parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This fascinating group of people hold a remarkable record: the Guinness World Record recognises them as the tallest African tribe.
The Tinubu Campaign Organisation has slammed some of the aggrieved presidential aspirants of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for shunning a strategic meeting in Abuja. Naija News recalls that the defeated presidential aspirants were expected to meet last week Wednesday in Abuja to brainstorm and adopt winning strategies to support the party’s flagbearer, Bola Tinubu.
The meeting was also aimed at addressing a number of factors such as reconciling aggrieved members, challenges bedevilling the country and inclusive politics.
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 1st March 2024 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned protesting labour unions in the country against causing unrest.
Naija News reports that the Nigerian leader gave the warning in his speech on Thursday during the inauguration of the Red Line Rail Project in Lagos.
Tinubu, who said he watched how people are demonstrating across the country over the ongoing hardship, said that unions must not hide under the guise of human rights to cause unrest.
Record-breaking sprinter who earned the nickname "Lightning Bolt" and became the first man to win gold in the 100 meter event at three separate Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016. In total, he's earned nine career Olympic gold medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter and 4x100 meter relay events.
Before Fame His high school cricket coach urged him to pursue a career in track and field.
Trivia He became the first athlete to be named IAAF World Athlete of the Year five times, earning the distinction in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Have you ever been told that you have to fail to succeed? That you should try to fail forward (whatever that means)? Or maybe the classic, “third time’s the charm?” After a long string of “almost-but-not-quites,” one too many “better-luck-next-times,” trying again can feel like the labor of Hercules.
Luckily (or unluckily), you’re not alone! As isolating as these personal struggles might feel, everyone experiences failure, even the people who have made it to the top of their professions.