This tribe is the only traditional hunter-gatherers indigenous to Zimbabwe. The Vadoma people, residing in the remote Kanyemba region in northern Zimbabwe, possess a distinctive and rare genetic trait that sets them apart from other groups: a condition known as ectrodactyly, often referred to as “ostrich foot syndrome.” Ectrodactyly: The genetic trait of the Vadoma…
The troops in search and rescue clearance operations also neutralised two terrorists. The troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force in the North West, Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have rescued 35 kidnapped victims in Katsina state. The Information officer to the operation, Capt. Yahaya Ibrahim stated this in a statement issued in…
The military leaders of the three West African countries announced their exit from the regional body in a joint statement on the afternoon of Sunday, January 28, 2024. The Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its sadness over the decision of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to withdraw their…
Another monarch, Alara of Ara in Ikole LG, narrowly escaped when the armed men accosted them. Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly killed two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The incident was said to have happened between Oke-Ako and Ipao-Ekiti in Ajoni Local Government Area of the state on Monday, January 29, 2024. The…
The oil refinery commenced operations earlier in January. Dangote Refinery is preparing to import crude oil from the United States. According to Blomberg, Trafigura Group has sold two million barrels of WTI Midland to the refinery for delivery at the end of February. This marks the first time the 650,000 barrel-a-day oil refinery has purchased…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. The journey of pregnancy can be a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences, and it becomes even more complex when you’re doing so with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). Commonly known for its impact on fertility, PCOS can be a significant factor in…
The museum’s largest specimen, from a sperm whale, is nearly six feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. The Icelandic Phallological Museum, the only museum in the world dedicated to penises, offers a glimpse into the diverse anatomy of male reproductive organs across various species. Founded by Sigurður Hjartarson, a former history teacher, the museum’s…
It’s always day in these towns, even at midnight. This extraordinary natural phenomenon, known as the ‘midnight sun’, is a time when the sun stays up all night long. This happens from late May to early August in some Icelandic towns. It’s like the day never ends. The 5 Icelandic towns where the night never…
The House constitutes the committee which has Musefiu Lamidi (APC -Ado Odo/Ota II) as Chairman. The Ogun House of Assembly on Monday inaugurated an eight-man committee to examine the response by former Speaker Olakunle Oluomo (APC-Ifo I) to allegations levelled against him before his impeachment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oluomo was…
Ologunagba urged the media to always rely on the official communication channel of the party. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has yet to release the list of venues for Edo delegate congress for its governorship primaries. The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja…
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