You’ve heard of the Nobel Prize but what about its sister award, the Ig Nobel Prize? The 33rd Ig Nobel Prize awarded the most bizarre scientific achievements of this year, from dead spider robots to licking rocks. A parody of the very serious prizes named in honour of scientist and engineer Alfred Nobel, 10 spoof … Continue reading CRAZY SCIENCE: See the Quirkiest Scientific Discoveries in 2023 (Video)
Climate activists sit on the road during a protest organised by Extinction Rebellion on the A12 highway in The Hague.Ramon van Flymen / ANP / AFP People took part in climate marches and protests in hundreds of cities across more than 50 countries. More than a dozen climate activists have been arrested in Berlin after … Continue reading Global climate protests put pressure on world leaders
Moscow and Beijing are on the same page about solving the conflict in Ukraine, as well as the United States, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. In a press release published on Monday, the ministry highlighted the two countries' close ties, following talks between Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. … Continue reading Russia and China have ‘similar’ position on conflict, Lviv explosions
Nigeria’s soaring inflation rate, which jumped to 25.80 per cent in August, has created severe economic shock. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the latest inflation figure is the highest since August 2005. In May, inflation stood at 22.41 per cent, June inflation stood at 22.79 per cent, July was 24.08 per cent, and … Continue reading Nigeria’s economy under threat from record-high inflation rate
Medical experts across the globe have invited some doctors among whom are a Nigerian doctor to speak at a conference in Oman. The medical experts were invited to speak at the Oman Society of Nephrology and Transplantation (OSNT) International Nephrology Conference held at picturesque Millennium Resort in Salalah, Oman. The event was held between 7th … Continue reading Medical experts invite Nigerian doctor to speak on kidney transplants in Oman
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reestablished the bonding agreement for medical students at the College of Health Sciences, Benue State University. This was revealed during the 9th Professional Induction and Admission Ceremony for the 2023 Graduating Doctors of the college, held in Makurdi on Monday. Under this renewed bonding arrangement, the state government … Continue reading Gov Alia motivates medical students with funding, approves N103,000 stipend
Good morning from Meziesblog! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The meeting between the Minister of Labour, Simon Lalong, and the Nigeria Labour Congress ended in deadlock as the organized labour insisted that the Federal Government must meet its demands ahead of the 21-day ultimatum issued on September 1 by the congress. The union … Continue reading News Update from Nigeria: Lagos State Police to Investigate Mohbad’s alleged murder
The story of 11-year-old Yousif can only be described as a devastating miracle. While the floodwaters in Derna swept his entire family out to sea, the waves washed him back along the shore. He is remarkably unhurt, with just some scratches on the side of his left leg and a bandage wrapped around his right foot. "The … Continue reading DEVASTATING MIRACLE: Boy, 11, survives Libyan floods after whole family dies
Trump repeats claims he would 'get deal worked out' in Ukraine, happy with recent Putin comments Former US President Donald Trump has been speaking with Sky News' US partner, NBC News, about the war in Ukraine. During an interview with Kristen Welker, which aired in full this morning, Mr Trump said he could not explain in … Continue reading Trump expecting a truce between Russia and Ukraine
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