Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has come under fire from social media influencer VeryDarkMan for his attempt to control the locations of public protests. VeryDarkMan argues that this undermines citizens' constitutional right to assemble peacefully. He also highlighted instances of violent dispersals by state security forces, calling for greater government accountability and respect for civil liberties.
Lay Day Activities for Olympic Surfers Awaiting Paris 2024 Surfing Resumption in Tahiti
Due to unsuitable surfing conditions, Olympic surfers at the Paris 2024 Games in Tahiti experienced two lay days. During this break, they engaged in various activities such as running errands, doing laundry, and recreational pursuits near Teahupo'o. Surfing greats like Carissa Moore and Ethan Ewing were seen enjoying their time, while Tyler Wright tried flax weaving, and Brisa Hennessy cooked traditional Costa Rican dish Gallo pinto. Competition is set to resume on August 1.