The 2025 World Barbers Day was marked in Jos with a humanitarian outreach led by renowned barber and stylist, Abraham Elisha, popularly known as Dope Cutz.
The event, held on Tuesday, went beyond professional services such as haircuts, braiding, relocking, and dreadlock maintenance, as Elisha and his team also distributed food items and extended support to persons living with disabilities.
Speaking at the outreach, Elisha explained that the initiative was designed to promote both confidence and compassion.
“This was not just about grooming; it was about giving people confidence, showing them love, and reminding them they matter,” he said.
Beneficiaries and attendees described the gesture as uplifting, noting that it highlighted the role of barbers as community builders whose impact extends beyond their shops.
Observers also noted that the outreach aligns with the spirit of World Barbers Day, which is increasingly being recognized as a platform for barbers across the globe to contribute meaningfully to society.
By combining skill with generosity, Elisha’s initiative was described as a model for how professionals can give back to their communities, reinforcing the value of kindness and social responsibility in business.
Nigerians have taken a swipe at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, following a video of him handing cash to occupants of a tricycle taxi in Kebbi State.
The video, which has sparked mixed reactions on social media, showed Seyi approaching a yellow auto-rickshaw, popularly known as a Maruwa, and engaging the occupants in a conversation before appearing to hand over money.
During the interaction, Seyi was heard asking the occupants about their political affiliations.
“I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked.
Here are some reactions:
@otticiaL_Gegeh: “With this kind of moves, you think if they finally win they won't frustrate your life and make things hard for you ?
@Idanssssssss: “isn’t this vote buying?”
@ManLikeIcey: “Seyi Tinubu couldn't tell her what his dad has done to be re elected instead he bribed her with money. This is barbaric and shameful.”
@Adeyemi Olamilekan: “Just look at the way they are sharing money up and down, this is what they are using our subsidy money to do.”
@ssomie: “Such a terrible look. These people have stolen pieces. They have a war chest for 2027 but I know God has something in store.”
@Udochukwu Azuwike: That's all they know…buy everyone with money. No good governance. No quality leadership.”
@CHabeeb: “After 16 January 2027, Nigerians will have to live with the economic and political choices they make at the ballot box. Collect the incentive and vote against your own interests if you choose, but once the result is in, no amount of crying will change it. Nigerians will get the government they vote for.”
@ARÓMÍSÀ LÈGB LÈGBE: “It's desperation that make them do these things. They want to buy our loyalty with our money.”
Dangote Cement Plc has put its proposed listing on the London Stock Exchange on hold, citing current market conditions and the company’s strategic priorities.
The company disclosed this in a regulatory filing signed by Edward Imoedemhe, the company secretary, following a meeting of its board of directors on Tuesday.
In May, Dangote Cement announced it was in early talks over a potential London listing, a move that would help widen its access to overseas investors and capital.
The company later, in July, explained that the faster and more practical listing process in the United Kingdom influenced its preference for London over Dubai for the secondary listing.
On Tuesday, the cement producer said it will not proceed with the secondary listing, noting that its shares remain listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group, and that the decision will not affect the company’s operations.
“The Company’s ordinary shares remain listed on the NGX, and this decision does not in any way affect the Company’s operations or business plans,” Dangote Cement added.
The company said it will remain focused on delivering sustainable value to its shareholders and building on its strong market position.
Dangote Cement is majority-owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who launched the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering in September for his oil refinery.
Dangote Cement, with a production capacity of 55 million tonnes per annum, has a footprint in 11 African countries, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire, among others.
The corporation’s nine-month profit in 2026 jumped 31 per cent, while its revenue hit N3.8 trillion, boosted by improved revenue from cement and clinker sales.
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