South African researchers have unearthed one of the world’s oldest termite colonies, estimated to be around 34,000 years old, in Buffelsrivier, Namaqualand. The excavation, led by Stellenbosch University scientists Cathy Clarke and Michele Francis, revealed numerous interesting things about termites, including their role in shaping the ecosystem. For one, the southern harvester termites, which have adapted to arid conditions, build vast mounds rich in mineral and organic carbon, creating a unique biodiversity hotspot. Also, the termites’ activity sequesters carbon at depths greater than three feet, reducing the likelihood the carbon will be released back into the atmosphere. This suggests their…
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Bidemi Olaoba LyricsGet ready to groove and sing along to the energetic lyrics of Bidemi Olaoba’s chart-topping hit, Isi Gini.Isi Gini Cover ArtBidemi Olaoba – Isi Gini LyricsAh!The Bible saysOnce has he spokenTwice have I heardOnce has he said itThat all power belongs to GodNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousNo matter what comes my wayI am victoriousNo matter what they sayI am victoriousWho dey talk wetin God no talkI no dey hear wetin devil talkWho dey talk wetin God…
The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils boast two of the top college basketball recruits in the nation and both balled out on opening night against Maine on Monday.Freshmen Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel guided the team to a commanding 96-62 win over the Black Bears, combining to score nearly 42% of the team’s total points.Flagg, the No. 1 recruit in the nation per ESPN’s Top 100 list, distributed the ball efficiently around the court, racking up seven rebounds and five assists. He also displayed his highly touted scoring prowess, putting up 18 points including a first half dunk that got…
If workers reject Boeing’s offer for a third time, it will plunge the firm into further financial peril, uncertainty.Unionised factory workers at Boeing are voting on whether to accept a contract offer or to continue their strike, which has lasted more than seven weeks and shut down production of most Boeing passenger planes. A vote to ratify the contract on Monday, the eve of Election Day, would clear the way for the major United States manufacturer and government contractor to resume aeroplane production. If members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers vote to reject Boeing’s offer for…
Memos on bathroom stalls. Celebrities on the trail. And supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris girding for the possibility of a secret vote from Republican women as Liz Cheney proclaims that women “will save the day.” For the second time in a decade, a Democratic woman is running against Donald Trump in a presidential race. And once again, the former president is facing a persistent gender gap. It is unusual that both Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are focused on the same slice of voters, but as the race narrows, both Harris and Trump have found themselves pulling out the…
GENEVA, Switzerland – The president of the European Council, Charles Michel, has called on the international community to rebuild trust, boost trade and transform multilateral institutions to make the world more peaceful and prosperous, delivering on 1 November the fifth lecture in the Presidential Lecture Series at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) headquarters in Geneva. WTO ambassadors, Swiss authorities, heads of intergovernmental organizations, representatives of non-governmental organizations, business and academia participated in the event, which was opened by director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In his introduction, Michel told a large audience that today the world “is on a knife edge”, with war…
It’s November, but we’re preparing for Carnival 2025. The forecast is looking very packed, and we’ll be expecting plenty releases over the next few months. The Bands have already made announcements, and costumes are being made. With all that said, Nailah Blackman is back at it with the new single, “Wave“. Produced by Anson Pro, Chippy G, and Ackah Dan, Nailah Blackman is bringing the heat in these chilly times, and a lot of energy on “Wave”. It’s all about being free to enjoy yourself, connect with like-minded folks, letting the music flow through you, and wave away all the…
Nigeria’s unique elephant population, comprising both forest and savanna species, has drastically declined from an estimated 1,200-1,500 to just 300-400 individuals over the past 30 years. Of these elephants, between 200 and 300 are forest species while 100-200 are savanna species. Because of the drastic decline, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently classified the forest elephant as critically endangered and the savanna elephant as endangered. These elephants, which live in increasingly isolated areas across the country, face severe threats, including habitat loss, poaching, human-elephant conflict, and climate change. The recent launch of Nigeria’s first National Elephant Action…
Monaky LyricsGet ready to groove and sing along to the energetic lyrics of Monaky’s chart-topping hit, Passport, the first official single off his upcoming album, Candor.Candor Album Cover ArtMonaky – Passport LyricsVerse 1For my planet man no dey cryYou know say no showing emotionJust Dey move your motion, hmmI’ve been bottling what I feel for so longNo more, I no be 7upAhh, if e fair na jaundiceSleep wake up na still the same thingRoll it up dirty my irisTake me high above the labyrinthMy baby no vex pele, sorry for the kiss whey I shareWhen we lock lips, I dey…
After a disastrous 2-7 start, could Las Vegas’ Antonio Pierce be the next one-and-done head coach? According to Charles McDonald of Yahoo Sports, since 2018, seven coaches have been fired before the end of their first season. Carolina’s Frank Reich was the last after he went 1-10 in 11 games in 2023. The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy on Sunday night, which isn’t a great sign. In his Monday column, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported there’s “pessimism in that building on the direction of that team right now.””Part of the issue to this point, as I’ve heard it, is the way…