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Three students represent Nigeria at global STEM Olympiad in Italy
Three Nigerian students are representing the country at the Grand Finale of the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, Italy, where they are competing in Mathematics and Science events alongside participants from more than 150 countries. The students — Egejurum Onyedikachi Ethan, 11, Onwubiko Chimduebube Victor, 13, and Don Anele Munachimso Marvelous, 17 — qualified for the competition after emerging among…
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The Sussex man who ‘changed the world’
Many British people may never have heard of Thomas Paine, one of the Founding Fathers who helped create the United States. Even fewer will know that he lived for six years in Lewes, East Sussex. Paine wrote Common Sense that helped inspire the 1776 US Declaration of Independence from Britain, according to historian Leanne O’Boyle. She explained that the 40-page…
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Nkalagu cement factory and the new dawn for Ebonyi — by Leo Oketa
For decades, Nkalagu has occupied a special place in Nigeria’s industrial history. Once home to the famous Nigerian Cement Company (NIGERCEM), the town symbolized industrial excellence, employment opportunities, and economic prosperity in Eastern Nigeria. However, years of inactivity turned what was once a thriving industrial hub into a shadow of its former self. Today, a new chapter appears to be…
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Socialite Sam Larry injured as bouncer dies in Lagos road accident
Nigerian music promoter and socialite, Sam Larry, has reportedly been hospitalised after he was involved in a fatal road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos. The crash, which reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday, involved Sam Larry’s vehicle colliding with a trailer. According to reports, the accident claimed the life of his bouncer, who died at…
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The merger that changed African banking: Tony Elumelu’s candid reflection — by Gilbert Ayoola
A compilation recall of interview by Gilbert Ayoola Business Regret and the Birth of a Financial GiantBusiness history is often written through the lens of success, celebrating milestones, profits, and industry-defining achievements. Yet behind many celebrated corporate victories lie difficult decisions, strategic compromises, and moments of reflection that only become clearer with time. Such was the case when renowned African…
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Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia’s St Petersburg
A major oil terminal in Russia’s second city of St Petersburg in the north-west was struck overnight by Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. He described it as key “infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. Ukraine also said a major Russian naval base in the region was hit. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city was under a…
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Oyebanji orders free medical treatment for freed Ekiti kidnap victims
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has directed the management of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, to provide free comprehensive medical screening and treatment for victims recently rescued from captivity following the Eda Oniyo kidnapping incident. The governor also instructed the state Ministry of Health and Human Services to oversee the welfare and wellbeing of the victims, with…
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TRAVELOGUE; A return to Guinea Conakry — by Wale Okediran
Security was tight at the Sekhoutoureya presidential palace of the President of Guinea Conakry, His Excellency, Mamady Doumbouya that warm April afternoon. After several security checks, my team of writers, ministers, diplomats and government officials were finally ushered into a large conference room for our meeting with the 42-year former military general now civilian president. Moments later, two large iron…
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Ukraine hits oil and military facilities near Russia’s St Petersburg
A wave of Ukrainian long-range drones has struck the St Petersburg region overnight, hitting an oil terminal and a Baltic Sea port in one of the largest deep-strike operations targeting President Vladimir Putin’s home city. Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko said air defences shot down 72 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the region on Saturday. The operation, conducted approximately 900km…
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Ooni’s palace denies conferring chieftaincy title on Baba Ijesha
The palace of the Ooni of Ife has dismissed claims by Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In a recent statement, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said while the actor was presented with a car by the monarch, he was unaware of any chieftaincy title being…
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