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2023 Can Obi Become A Magician

2023: Can Obi Become A Magician?

November 7, 2022 1:24 am

When the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi pulled a surprise in May and opted to quit Nigeria’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), it left political pundits flabbergasted as to what must have informed such a decision. To some people, leaving a party that almost made one a Vice President the last time there was an election reeked of desperation and poor judgement, while to others, it was a political masterstroke. The truth is that both schools of thought could be right or wrong and only the February election can provide a definite answer. One …

What Rishi Sunak Must Do To Avoid The Ditch

What Rishi Sunak Must Do To Avoid The Ditch

November 7, 2022 1:14 am

A fortnight ago, the world was treated to some dose of surprise when 42-year-old former hedge fund supremo, Rishi Sunak was announced as Britain’s third Prime Minister in just about two months. There is no gainsaying the fact that Sunak inherited what many people might describe as something close to a disaster. Staying afloat will now be directly hinged on how well he is able to find solutions to the most prominent problems that might be the only things uniting a deeply divided country. He will need to tackle a growing economic crisis sparked by the situation in Ukraine and …

Telehealth How Wearables Are Changing Healthcare Services

Telehealth: How Wearables Are Changing Healthcare Services

October 30, 2022 10:16 am

Healthcare just like many other industries in the modern world has been stung by the ‘tech’ bug. With advancements in biosensor technologies and improvements in health care services predicated artificial intelligence, there are now more sophisticated ways for medics to monitor patients. Telehealth, the use of digital information and communication technologies to render health care services is now possible with non-invasive wearables which produce accurate results. The potential of this technology to provide cheaper psychological data collection, interpretation, and visualization options for medics and researchers to monitor patients or track diseases.

Impressively, more digital health solutions are surfacing in markets …

Why Some People Are More Prone To Mosquito Bites

Why Some People Are More Prone To Mosquito Bites

October 30, 2022 9:58 am

Almost everyone has that one friend who is the first to get awfully itchy bug bites when they are having an outdoor hangout in the evening. Yeah, that friend who repeatedly stamps their feet in frustration and says, “there are mosquitoes here!” The reaction is often a collective “you’re exaggerating this’ stare from the other members of the clique. What you don’t know is, that friend of yours has some special attraction for mosquitoes and people like them have been collectively referred to as mosquito magnets by scientists.

A recently completed study carried out by researchers from Rockefeller University …

Attempted Assassination: Apostle Suleiman Needs To Open Up

Attempted Assassination: Apostle Suleiman Needs To Open Up

October 25, 2022 5:29 am

Over the weekend, One of Nigeria’s most controversial Pastors was in the news again, and this time, it was for a horrible reason. His convoy was attacked by some ‘yet-to-be-identified’ gunmen and no fewer than seven people perished. The aftermath of that ugly occurrence has got many people talking with many unanswered questions now hitting the front burner. 

Apostle Johnson Suleman, the fiery Omega Fire Ministries Pastor is not new to the spotlight. Over the past decade, he is perhaps the Pastor that has featured the most on newspaper headlines the most, not for his groundbreaking expositions or ‘prophesies’ …

APC, Tinubu, And Shettima A Calamitous Combination

APC, Tinubu, And Shettima: A Calamitous Combination

October 23, 2022 12:49 am

With the 2023 general election about four months away, the sensibility of Nigerians has been awkwardly propped up for insults and ridicule once again. In its usual manner, the ruling party in the country – the All Progressives Congress (APC), has splashed dirty, sticky spittle on the faces of Nigerians with the choice that has been put before them for consideration. In spite of the cries and pleas of the hapless citizens of Nigeria, the party remains unfazed, unashamed, and unremorsefully in its stance; nothing could be sadder.

Almost a decade ago, a dubious special-purpose vehicle was formed in the …

The Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Social Media Challenge

The Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Social Media Challenge

October 10, 2022 3:18 am
Are you a young person who understands the nitty-gritty of social media workings? Can you put your thoughts and ideas into writing? If you answered ‘Yes’ to these questions, then keep reading to find out how you can sharpen your skill set and earn some money through this challenge.
It is without gainsaying that many young people and tech-savvy adults love social media, and that’s why the number of social media users around the world has consistently remained on a geometric rise.
Many individuals have built their lives around social media for several reasons ranging from business to interpersonal relationships,
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Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

Cloud Labs: Science Experiments Have Gone Remote

October 8, 2022 8:52 am

So much happened in the world of science this week. The United Kingdom got a new Science Minister, a rare blood group that could solve some of the tough cases of mother-fetus blood incompatibility was discovered, and the Swedish Academy named the 2022 Nobel Prize winners. However, what stood out the most, is learning of a technology that enables scientists and researchers to perform experiments remotely. Without any confinements to a lab bench or hands stuffed in plastic gloves, they can now keep experiments running from the comfort of their homes through what is known as cloud labs.…

Scientists Invent ‘Contactless’ AI-Powered Cockroach Killer

Scientists Invent ‘Contactless’ AI-Powered Cockroach Killer

October 1, 2022 11:43 am

What is more annoying than spotting a roach in your home? Cockroaches are one of the most invasive domestic pests, often choosing the dark, humid corners of basements, restrooms, kitchens, or even hotels. Unfortunately, cockroaches are very resilient and sturdy. For instance, they can survive without water for a week and without food for as long as one month. Interestingly, even after their heads are chopped off they continue to respire through pores on their body for another 7 days and can survive colder temperatures. Due to their high adaptive capabilities, combating roach infestation is tough.

Some homeowners are ignorant …

Orsu Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

Orsu: Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

September 29, 2022 6:39 am

A fortnight ago, Imo State was in the news again for the wrong reasons. This time, it was the report of killings, arson, and destruction which occurred at Eke-Ututu Market in Orsu-Ihiteukwa following an invasion by a combined team of Nigerian security forces. The attack saw the reduction of the famous market to ashes which has now left many families mourning their loved ones and villagers counting their losses.

Over the last three years, Imo State and indeed the entire southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria has not had the best of times with the security of lives and property. Countless …

Parents With Smoking History, Likely To Birth Asthmatic Kids

Parents With Smoking History, Likely To Birth Asthmatic Kids

September 24, 2022 2:13 pm

If tobacco companies had the time to keep up with science and research, a couple of months from now, cigarette packs would have more than the popular one-sentence warning. The warning would be updated to something that might read like— ‘smokers are liable to die young, birth asthmatic children and/or grandchildren.’ Well, a study on smoking and the effects of exposure to second-hand smoke recently reported these hereditary risks.

Let’s cast our minds back briefly. From the good old smoking pipes to neatly packaged cigarette sticks, all the way to the trendy, portable vapes (e-cigarettes), smoking, like other aspects of …

Science Near Me An Exciting New Way to Learn About

Science Near Me: An Exciting New Way to Learn About Science

September 11, 2022 3:44 am

Nowadays, it is not out of place to say, a quick Google query is the reflex for curiosity. Whether you are wondering where the nearest eatery is located or what the scientific justification for any phenomenon is, punch the question into a search engine, and only a few seconds after, there will be many answers. The question is, how can science educators and researchers use this widespread search-engine satiated curiosity to promote public science engagement? Science education researcher, Kimberley Preston from Oregon State University and her colleagues have created ScienceNearMe to cater for that

According to Oberlo, there are 8.5 …

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