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Revolutionary procedure helps man grow new eye
A 28 year old man who lost his left eye to shrapnel from fireworks can now see with the eye once more after he participated in an experimental stem cell procedure that allowed the damaged parts of the eye to…
War fatigue in M. East lowers oil market tension
Sopuruchi Onwuka Iran’s signal to walk back from double war fronts after 12 days of aerial war with Israel and a fierce confrontation with the United States over debilitating blasts at its nuclear facilities is beginning to settle nerves at…
Ecuador bans visa-free transit for Nigeria, 44 other countries
Sopuruchi Onwuka Travelers from Nigeria and 44 other countries would now be required to obtain transit visa before passing through the South American state of Ecuador as most countries begin to tighten immigration controls. According to Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign…
Community Secondary School, IgbohEtche, wins NLNG Science Quiz Competition
Community Secondary School, IgbohEtche, has won the keenly contested NLNG Science Quiz Competition for 2025, beating seven other schools that also made it to the final stage of the contest. Larger turn out of students from across Rivers State attended…
Midnight Hammer: How US forces overwhelmed Iranian air space
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports A combined fleet of more than 125 different aircraft participated in the US attack on Iran’s three nuclear sites in a mission code named Operation Midnight Hammer, the Pentagon declared in a briefing to the…
Panic in oil market as Iran’s parliament votes to close Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian parliament has voted in support of closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints, but the final decision on retaliation will rest with the country’s Supreme National Security Council and leader, Ayatollah…
Israel evacuates foreigners as major escalation unfolds in M. East
Sopuruchi Onwuka As world’s major airlines avoid direct flights to the Middle East, Israel is working out arrangements that would enable foreigners relocating to Europe and America to flee as the world expects major conflict escalation as President Donald Trump…
ALDG demands pan-industry alliance on gas market development
Sopuruchi Onwuka Investor group in the domestic gas distribution business, the Association of Local Distributors of Gas (ALDG), has called on government to evolve regulatory instruments that would guarantee greater market incentives for players in the domestic gas supply. The…
UK still committed to Nigeria with 99% duty-free access under DCTS
Sopuruchi Onwuka The United Kingdom has restated its commitment to reinforce the long-term ambition to deepen trade ties, support Nigerian exports and promote economic growth for both countries. The kingdom also confirmed that Nigeria would continue to enjoy duty-free access…
Amid heightening threat from Trump, Iran summons secret OIC meeting
Sopuruchi Onwuka The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) which is meeting in Turkey will hold a closed session at the instance of Islamic Republic of Iran which is weathering attack from tiny neighbour, Israel. According to sources at the meeting,…
