Let’s cut to the chase: if 100 unarmed men were locked in a cage with a full-grown silverback gorilla, they wouldn’t stand a chance — not unless they were elite-level warriors with nerves of steel and a plan tighter than the cage itself. Here’s why: 1. Different Reactions to Fear When a gorilla feels threatened, it doesn’t freeze or flee — it becomes more...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to step up and help prevent a dangerous escalation in the Middle East after American airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites on Sunday. His concern centers on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route where one-fifth of the world's oil passes through. Iran, analysts warn, may retaliate by blocking this vital waterway, plunging the...

BAS Group, a Nigerian investment firm with interests in healthcare, micro-insurance, and financial services, has acquired a controlling stake in Lagos-based fintech startup Zuvy Technologies. This strategic move strengthens BAS’s push into Nigeria’s underserved small business finance sector—one plagued by a staggering $236 billion credit shortfall. Though the financial terms...

South African music sensation Tyla made a huge splash at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCAs), not only hosting the event but also winning the prestigious Favourite Global Music Star award for Africa. The vibrant, slime-filled ceremony, held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, was buzzing with energy, and Tyla’s presence only added to the excitement. The 23-year-old...

Not long ago, I dived into a topic that weighs heavily on the shoulders of many young men today — the silent but suffocating pressure to constantly prove themselves. Whether it’s earning more money, fitting into societal molds, or hitting life’s endless checkboxes, the weight is real. In fact, a Mental Health survey revealed something staggering: 60% of young men say...