What may be seen as an act of betrayal or immorality in other cultures is rather seen as a symbol of trust and respect in Namibia. In the remote communities of northern Namibia, among the semi-nomadic Himba people, lies a centuries-old practice known as Okujepisa Omukazendu literally translated as “offering the wife.” The tradition allows a husband to offer his wife to a male guest as a gesture of friendship, honor, and hospitality. By “sharing” his wife, a man demonstrates his openness and the value he places on his guest’s presence. it is an expression of cultural pride, meant to...

Outrage has trailed the Lagos State Government’s decision to appoint controversial social media personality, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as a brand ambassador for the state’s Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse (LASKADA) campaign . The appointment was announced by the Lagos Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Ogunlende, during an event organized by LASKADA in Lagos. Mandy Kiss, widely known online for her controversial lifestyle and self-proclaimed image as a “runs girl,” recently sparked nationwide backlash after announcing plans to stage a “sex marathon” with 100 men in a single day in Ikorodu, Lagos, on...

The U.S. federal government began a partial shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill by the deadline, furloughing about 750,000 non-essential workers and halting services like national parks and economic data collection.  The impasse stems from Republican demands for Medicaid reforms and spending cuts, opposed by Democrats seeking to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent premium increases of up to 75% for over 20 million Americans. Both parties have traded blame, with President Donald Trump indicating the shutdown could facilitate program reductions. The former vice president Kamala Harris in...

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