Day: February 24, 2022

40 killed, Nigerian Students Trapped As War Rages In Ukraine

ADESUPO OSOSANYA

Protect Yourself, Nigerian Government Charges Students, Citizens Trapped In Ukraine   Oleksii Arestovich, adviser to Ukraine’s president, says about 40 people have been killed so far in the Russian attack on the country. This came as the Nigerian government confirmed that many of its citizens including students are trapped in the Ukraine, advising them to take charge of their personal safety and security. The Nigerian embassy in Ukraine has asked Nigerians residing in Ukraine to remain calm and be responsible for their personal security amid the Russia invasion. READ ALSO:…

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Trump Hails ‘Genius’ Putin over Russia’s Military Action In Ukraine

Aoko Benjamin

Why Biden should be blamed for Russia’s deployment of military “peacekeepers” in Ukrain – Trump   Former US President Donald Trump has praised Vladimir Putin for deploying Russian troops into Ukraine. Amid the escalating tension between Ukraine and Russia, on Tuesday, Putin ordered troops into separatist-held parts of eastern Ukraine in what he called a “peacekeeping mission”. The order came hours after he signed decrees recognising the independence of Moscow-backed breakaway territories of Ukraine — the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic. READ ALSO: Interfere In Ukraine War, Suffer…

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Interfere In Ukraine War, Suffer Severe Consequences, Putin Warns US, UK

Wonuola Olujobi

It’ll be consequences they have “never faced in their history,” Putin declares in a statementthat has put the world on edge, adding that Russia was ready for any outcome. As the war between Ukraine and Russia puts the world on edge, Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, has warned global leaders against actions that will stop Russia’s operation in Ukraine. Putin said any interference will attract immediate response that will lead to consequences they have “never faced in their history,” adding that Russia was ready for any outcome. TheCable had reported that…

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Sportsman, Temitope Oyedeji, Emerges UI’s Maths Prodigy, Wins 41 Awards

ADEOLA YUSUF

Can a student who got an award for being the best sportsman at the university still turnout to be the best graduate of mathematics? Platforms Africa reports that Temitope Victor Oyedeji did not only set this record, he did such at the University of Ibadan, one of the top 10 Universities in Africa, and the best of Ivory Towers in Nigeria. While some students name Mathematics as their worst subject, 2020/2021 University of Ibadan, UI, graduate, Oyedeji, finished as the best student in the Department of Mathematics with a CGPA…

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Meet Prof. Ighedo, Nigerian Who Broke S’Africa Varsity 148-Yr Maths Record

Rofeequr Adeola-Yusuf

“In spite of being a mother and a wife, I was able, despite being heavily pregnant at some point, to complete my PhD in pure mathematics within three years. And, here is the role my mother played.” Professor Oghenetega Ighedo, a Nigerian born Mathematician has broken the mathematics record of the 148 year-old University of South Africa. Platforms Africa gathered that Ighedo became the first black woman to obtain a PhD in Pure Mathematics at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in its 148-year-long existence. She has, before this, bagged…

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