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The Life And Death Of Afeez, The Tallest Man In Nigeria
Afeez Agoro, known as the tallest man in Nigeria gained significant attention due to his extraordinary height of approximately 7 feet 4 inches.
His imposing stature instantly captures people’s interest wherever he goes, overshadowing those around him.
Agoro, nicknamed “Mr. Tallest,” has embraced his celebrity status and ventured into the entertainment industry, pursuing a career as an actor and reality TV personality.
Born on December 13, 1975, in Sabo Yaba, a community in Lagos State, Nigeria, Agoro grew up in Akoka Yaba, receiving his education there. Initially, he displayed average height during his childhood and adolescence.
However, his growth spurt began at the age of 19 when he experienced an illness that caused him to rapidly increase in height.
Despite medical attempts to determine the cause of his unusual growth, no concrete answers were found.
Agoro’s height eventually surpassed that of anyone his friends, family, and neighbors had ever seen, unofficially crowning him as Nigeria’s tallest man.
Agoro’s father, recognizing his unique height, built a house to accommodate his son’s needs before his passing in 2005.
Following his father’s death, Agoro’s mother sought medical examinations to understand the reason behind his extraordinary height.
It was only during a visit to the United States that Agoro discovered he had been diagnosed with acromegaly, a condition causing abnormal growth. Despite receiving medication to halt further growth, it proved ineffective.
In 2016, Agoro gained widespread recognition when his images went viral on the internet, showcasing his remarkable height and capturing the curiosity of the public.
He began to be referred to as “Nigeria’s tallest man” and garnered media attention through interviews and appearances on television shows.
Agoro’s popularity grew among celebrities who shared photoshoots with him on social media, solidifying his unofficial title as Nigeria’s tallest man.
Although Agoro’s height has brought him fame, it has also presented challenges in various aspects of his life. He faced difficulties in finding employment due to his towering stature, often being rejected by potential employers.
Transportation posed another hurdle as his height made it challenging to fit into vehicles. Agoro had to resort to customized cars, motorcycles, and occasionally Uber taxis, making adjustments to accommodate his size.
The Nigerian colossus encountered health issues associated with his rapid growth, such as joint problems and rheumatism.
He underwent heart surgery in the United States, as it is a common procedure for individuals with abnormal growth patterns. Additionally, finding suitable clothing and shoe sizes proved problematic, necessitating custom-made options from tailors and shoemakers.
Agoro’s height also affected his romantic life, with many potential partners feeling intimidated by the extreme height difference. However, he eventually found love with one of his fans, and they are now engaged.
Despite the challenges, Agoro’s height has brought him some blessings. He is highly regarded in his community, where he is treated as a unique individual with remarkable abilities.
Agoro’s fame led to opportunities in the entertainment industry, including acting roles in films such as “Fate of Alakada” and his own reality TV show called “I Am Agoro.”
Interestingly, Agoro shared an amusing anecdote about obtaining a US visa. Due to his towering height, the Consular General was convinced that Agoro would not attempt to escape, leading to a swift approval of his visa application. He spent six months in the United States following the visa issuance.
Recall that Afeez Agoro passed away at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) after battling a prolonged illness on Wednesday night as reported by BIZTELLERS.
The news of his demise was shared on Thursday by popular Twitter influencer Pamilerin Adegoke through a tweet.
Announcing Agoro’s death, Adegoke tweeted; “Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is dead after suffering from prolonged sickness.”
Before his death, he had been bedridden for the past 8 months.
The President of the African School of Governance, Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu has admonished state actors against resorting to brutal force in the bid to muscle out separatist agitators.
In the aftermath of Mazi Simon Ekpa, the Finland based Biafran nationalist agitator being caught in legal web and the Nigerian government moving swiftly to seek his repatriation, the former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned that ‘We either fix our problems, or our problems will eventually “fix” us. No alternative to a renegotiated union.’
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The political economist, while expressing his hope in Nigeria, made it clear that “hope is not a strategy”.
He bared his mind in a series of posts on his verified handle on micro-blogging site, X on Friday.
Moghalu wrote, “Despite sustained contemporary difficulties, I am hopeful about Nigeria. But hope is not a strategy. We need to improve state capacity for effective governance.
“We either fix our problems, or our problems will eventually “fix” us. No alternative to a renegotiated union.
“We must learn to be honest with ourselves and address the root causes of our problems. Why ignore them, when the problem is actually quite solvable? The problem with continuing with this approach is that when the danger crystallizes, those who thought they were benefiting from
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticized the federal government’s plan to secure an additional N1.7 trillion loan through Eurobonds to cover a shortfall in the 2024 budget, describing the borrowing as unsustainable and harmful to Nigeria’s economy.
In a statement shared on Thursday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of burdening Nigerians with debt while failing to provide clear answers about the country’s fiscal challenges.
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He also faulted the National Assembly for enabling what he called a “voracious appetite” for loans.
The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate expressed alarm over a recent World Bank report ranking Nigeria as the third most indebted country to the International Development Association (IDA), calling the development troubling.
“The recent report released by the World Bank, showing Nigeria as the third most indebted country to the International Development Association (IDA), is very concerning,” Atiku stated.
He raised further concerns about the government’s decision to benchmark the proposed loan at an exchange rate of 1 USD to N800, despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official rate being over N1,600.
“What makes this particular loan proposal even more concerning is that it is benchmarked at the exchange rate of 1 USD to N800, whereas the current exchange rate from the Central Bank of Nigeria stands at over N1,600 to 1 USD,” he said.
Atiku questioned the need for additional borrowing, given the government’s earlier claims of record-high revenue collection.
“In July this year, Tinubu boasted that the FIRS and Customs under his watch had collected all-time high revenues to finance the budget. Why are they still borrowing?” he said
He accused the government of a lack of transparency, describing the borrowing spree as detrimental to Nigerians already struggling under economic hardship.
“There is something that they are not telling Nigerians, even as they are being crushed by a combination of their failed trial-and-error policies and loan rackets.”
Atiku also referenced a report by BudgIT, a budget monitoring group, which criticized the 2024 budget for its inefficiencies.
He alleged that corruption, rather than infrastructure or development needs, was driving the government’s borrowing decisions.
“These loans are powered by corruption and not for infrastructure and development needs. This voracious appetite for humongous loans is deeply concerning,” he said.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s financial history, Atiku lamented the return to significant foreign indebtedness just years after former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration cleared the country’s debt.
“It is agonizing to see that just a few years after the Obasanjo administration took us out of foreign indebtedness, we are today back at the top spot in the same conundrum,” he stated.
He called for a more cautious approach to borrowing, urging the government to prioritize fiscal responsibility and transparency to avoid worsening Nigeria’s economic challenges.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken a historic step, issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The charges include crimes against humanity and war crimes allegedly committed during Israel’s recent assault on Gaza.
In a detailed statement, the ICC accused the Israeli leaders of “intentionally and knowingly depriving the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity.”
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The ICC’s move marks a significant escalation in international scrutiny of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Netanyahu and Gallant are alleged to have orchestrated policies that caused severe harm to the civilian population in Gaza, leading to widespread condemnation from human rights organizations.
Alongside the charges against Israeli officials, the ICC also issued an arrest warrant for Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif. Deif has long been a central figure in Hamas’s military operations. Israel’s military claims to have killed him in a July airstrike, although this has not been independently verified.
The warrants highlight growing calls for accountability amid the ongoing conflict in the region. The ICC’s actions are likely to provoke heated debate and may complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the crisis.
With the warrants issued, global attention now turns to how the international community will respond and whether any practical steps will be taken to enforce them.
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