Month: December 2024

UNFORGIVEN: Think You Can Hold Malice? Crows Can Hold One for 17 Years

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

‘Why you shouldn’t wrong a crow,’ what a scientist at the University of Washington found out about the bird that will not only bear a grudge but also pass the hatred to others for generations of about two decades   A scientist in America has conducted an experiment that suggests crows can remember the faces of people who have been mean to them, and also pass on the grudge to other crows Are you the type who quickly forgives and forgets? Or do you still carry a burning anger over…

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Polaris Bank, Partners Support 16,000 Out-of-School Children

Precious Ibekwe

. As UNESCO Says Kids With No Basic Education In Nigeria Now 20 million   ‘Opebi Junior Grammar School; National High School Arondizuogu; Akokwa High School in Imo State; Government Girls Secondary School, Kundila in Kano State, others,’ Names of schools picked across nine states   Polaris Bank in partnership with key stakeholders has reaffirmed its commitment to combating the alarming rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria by supporting 16,000 of them. Over 20 million children lack access to basic education, according to UNESCO. Through the Bank’s targeted interventions, the…

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Warri Refinery’s Revamp Strengthens Nigerians’ Hope in Our Govt – Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘60% operations after several years of inactivity,’ full statement by the President on the state of the 125,000 (bpd) Warri Refinery   PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS NNPCL OVER THE RE-OPENING OF WARRI REFINERY President Bola Tinubu has expressed his profound joy at the re-opening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, describing it as another remarkable achievement in 2024 that has strengthened Nigerians’ hope in his administration. Today, the Warri Refinery returned to operation weeks after NNPC Limited restarted the 60,000 Barrels per day…

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Consensus Builder, Gracious, Non-Judgmental: My memories of CoS Prince AbdulKadir Mahe

Rafiu Ajakaye

By Rafiu Ajakaye Saturday December 28 2024 has earned its place in our diary with the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, Chief of Staff to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, CON. Barring the traditional fears of any eventuality around everyone of us, especially persons of his age, his death was shockingly chilling as the previous days offered no inkling of such development. His last official outing was the distribution of clean-energy cooking stoves where he represented the Governor. His Executive Assistant, a fine gentleman, had called to ask for the speech. It…

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‘Strange Resurrection,’ Four Animals That Sleep And Wakeup After Six Months

ADEOLA YUSUF

They are, most times, mistaken for the dead. These animals deep sleep and that condition may last, in some cases, up to eight months. They do not die according to science, they hibernate. Platforms Africa highlights four of the animals and the real reason for their strange hibernation and resurrection.   Hibernation is a state of deep sleep some animals enter to conserve energy during periods of food scarcity or harsh weather conditions. Here are a few examples of animals that hibernate for extended periods: 1. Bats: Some bat species…

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Manchester City Eye Nigeria’s Ola Aina As Walker’s Successor

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester City are reportedly considering Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian international, Ola Aina, as a potential replacement for veteran right-back Kyle Walker. At 34, Walker remains an influential figure for City, but the club appears to be planning for the future. According to a report by The Sun on Monday, Aina, aged 28, has emerged as a top candidate for the position. AI Systems Trained To Lie, Threatening Humanity, Elon Musk Warns Warri Refinery Resumes Operations, Says NNPC Aina, renowned for his versatility and athleticism, could bring a fresh dynamic to the…

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AI Systems Trained To Lie, Threatening Humanity, Elon Musk Warns

Ganiyu Amodu

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has warned that artificial intelligence systems that are trained to lie is a threat to humanity. In a video shared on his official X handle on Sunday, the Starlink owner raised concerns about the rapid advancements in AI, cautioning that these systems could surpass human intelligence. Musk said AI must be developed with a strong emphasis on truthfulness to prevent global risks. “We are creating an intelligence that ultimately will be far more intelligent than any human, and ultimately more intelligent than the sum…

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‘Although Not 100% Complete,’ Warri Refinery Resumes Operations, Says Kyari

Abibat Babalola

“Many people think these things are not real. They think real things are not possible in this country,” what the NNPC  boss wants Nigerians to know, believe about refinery and why the asset will not produce petrol for now   The much expected Warri Refining & Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) in Delta State has resumed operations. The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mele Kyari, disclosed this during a tour of the facility today (Monday). He said: “We are taking you through our plant. This plant is…

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Biden Declares January 9 National Mourning Day For Jimmy Carter

Abibat Babalola

US President Joe Biden on Sunday declared January 9 a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, calling on Americans to visit their places of worship to “pay homage” to the late US leader.     READ ALSO: NDLEA Seizes 1,960kg Of ‘Ghanaian Loud’ At Lagos Beach, Arrests Six Foreigners Feedback For Farooq’s Fallacy, By Emeka Okonta Queen Naomi And Beheaded Skulls in Mògún Shrine ‘Come And Buy,’ Marketers Say Petrol Now At N935/Litre ‘Shared Values,’ Excitement As Lagos School of Midwifery Alumni Reunite 45 Years After “I call on…

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NDLEA Seizes 1,960kg Of ‘Ghanaian Loud’ At Lagos Beach, Arrests Six Foreigners

Abibat Babalola

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives on Christmas Eve intercepted two boats loaded with 1,960 kilograms of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis at the Eleko beach in Lekki area of Lagos. The operatives arrested six foreign nationals who had brought the consignments from Ghana during a midnight operation on Christmas Eve. A statement released on Sunday by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said the suspects include two Ghanaians, Godsway John (38) and Freedom Kelvin (33), and four Beninese: Chegoun Hounsou (23), Gadabor Nyameto (47),…

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