Student Mitsuya Tatsuhiko (Japan) has earned himself a Guinness World Records title by building the smallest humanoid robot. The height of his tiny robot is just 57.676 mm (2.27 in), which is less than half the size of the previous record holder. It’s just slightly bigger than a golf tee (2.10 in) and a touch […]
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Harvard physics professor and three-time national ultrarunning champion Jenny Hoffman has officially broken the record for the fastest crossing of America on foot (female) after running across the entire country in 47 days 12 hr 35 min. The 45-year-old mother of three started at San Francisco City Hall and finished almost seven weeks later at
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Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has shattered the world record for the longest interviewing marathon, clocking an impressive 55 hours and 24 seconds. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 37 hours and 44 minutes set by Rob Oliver (USA) in 2022. Clara, renowned for her YouTube talk show, orchestrated this record-breaking endeavor
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The Nigeria Copywright Commision (NCC) has dedicated the 2024 World Book and Copyright Day to Prof Wole Soyinka, the literature Noble Laurette Join millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 broker FxPro | SponsoredJoin millions of traders around the world who trade global markets with the #1 brokerJubna Ads
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun State has officially sworn in 1,869 new corps members as part of the 2024 Batch A Stream II service year. During the ceremony at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Ede, Director General Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed urged the incoming members to embrace their service with
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Lead British International School Abuja finds itself at the centre of a storm after viral videos depicting bullying incidents surfaced, prompting swift action from authorities. Following the disturbing footage, the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, ordered the school’s closure for three days, signalling a clear stance against such reprehensible behaviour. The incident, which captured
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advocated strongly for the expansion of the federal government’s Student Loan scheme to include students from private universities. He said this in an address at the inauguration ceremony of the Asiwaju Onafowokan Coleman Wires and Cables building at Bells University’s College of Postgraduate Studies in Ota, Ogun State. Obasanjo, who
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Netizens have strongly condemned a lecturer from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) who was caught on camera allegedly engaging in sexual harassment with a student in his office. Obinichi Nnorom, a faculty member in the mechanical engineering department, has faced significant public condemnation following the circulation of a viral video depicting him inappropriately touching
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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq,has advanced plans for the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, following the submission of a detailed report by the Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem-led Planning and Implementation Committee. This proposal, encompassing an academic brief, draft bill, and masterplan, signifies a crucial step towards realizing this ambitious educational initiative. The
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Hensard University, situated in Toru-Orua, Sagbama Local Government Area, of Bayelsa State, has announced the admission of 147 pioneer students into its foundation and degree programmes. The university, founded by the Henry Seriake Dickson Foundation, is set to conduct a comprehensive two-day orientation for these students on April 29 and 30, 2024. The Vice-Chancellor, Dileep
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken disciplinary action against officials accused of harassing a hijab-wearing candidate during the accreditation process at the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024 The incident occurred at the Bafuto Institute, Ile-Iwe Bus Stop, Ejigbo, Lagos, examination center, and was brought to light through a news
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AIIDEV Africa has launched the fourth cohort of its transformative Teach4SDGs programme. Geared towards educators across Sub-Saharan Africa, this initiative aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their curricula. The Teach4SDGs programme, spanning 12 intensive weeks, features a robust curriculum comprising over
Following a recent criticism and condemnation from members of the public over the report of N42 million as school fees per annum for each primary school student and N2 million as a non-refundable registration fee at the Charterhouse, a private-owned British school which is newly opened in Lagos and its first in Africa, the management
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Charity, or “Sadaqah” in Arabic, is a profound pillar of Islam, not only as a moral duty but as a fundamental pillar of the faith. It is a practice deeply rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The concept of charity in Islam encompasses various
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Idowu Akinrosoye, Head of the Mass Communication department at Osun State Polytechnic (OSPOLY), Iree, has boldly declared that the institution is a place to realize dreams and ambitions. Akinrosoye made the proclamation during the exclusive premiere of the film “Èsan (Vengeance),” skillfully produced by Higher National Diploma (HND2; broadcast option) students from OSPOLY. The event
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The Osun State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has swiftly dismissed circulating rumours regarding examination cut-off marks for recruitment candidates. The commission Executive Secretary, Funke Fabusuyi, issued an official statement clarifying that no such official cut-off marks have been released for the recent Teachers Recruitment Examination in the state. According to Fabusuyi, the only information disseminated
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