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Six twentysomethings in East London have built what they say is the anti-San Francisco hacker house. The goal is a “holistic improvement in life,” rather than “12 weeks, Demo Day is coming,” Rowan Aldean, 26, explained.  Intrigued, I spent an afternoon visiting the house, meeting its residents, and doing a vibe check. I arrived after Aldean escorted me through the clean sidewalks of a new East London development to where the six-story building stood facing the water.  The house is called the London Island Founder House — or “Lift House” — and Aldean and his wife, Zahraa, 22, an upcoming…

Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo – As Ebola cases continue to emerge in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Virunga National Park – Africa’s oldest – is strengthening health measures to protect communities and the endangered mountain gorillas living in it.The measures are part of the park’s emergency response after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and neighbouring Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in May.“It is a terrible disease and one that poses a threat first and foremost to human populations. Protected areas such as Virunga National Park…

Tiny aerosol particles may be able to strengthen tropical convective clouds, but scientists have debated the idea for decades. Aerosols influence the formation and growth of cloud droplets, which can affect condensation and the release of latent heat. One proposed process, called condensational aerosol convective invigoration, depends on clouds developing very high water vapor supersaturation. When those conditions occur, additional aerosol particles can form new droplets. That can increase condensation, release more latent heat, and potentially accelerate rising air inside the cloud. Why Earlier Studies May Have Missed It Aircraft measurements have generally not detected the high levels of quasi-steady-state…

Josh Kerr’s summer of miracle and wonder continued in front of his adoring home fans as he added Commonwealth gold to his glittering collection.In a slowly run race that frequently resembled dodgems, Kerr made a devastating kick for home with 250 metres remaining to eviscerate a high-quality field and take the title in 3:54.12.Some had feared that Kerr might have an emotional hangover after shattering the mile world record a fortnight ago. Others believed he might be vulnerable in a last-lap sprint. So much for all that. He destroyed them all.In fact, the 28-year-old Scot was so far in front…

South African singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APop world tour following online backlash from some Nigerians over renewed reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The Grammy-winning artiste unveiled the dates for her world tour on Monday, with the initial itinerary including a Lagos concert scheduled for December 22, alongside stops across Europe, North America and South Africa. However, the announcement sparked heated reactions on Nigerian social media, where several users questioned the decision to host the singer amid reports of fresh xenophobic violence targeting Nigerians in South Africa. The controversy revived…

From travelling the world with his father to experience major sporting events as a child to building one of Nigeria’s most influential boxing platforms, Dr. Ezekiel Adamu is proving that conviction – not hope – can change the course of a sport. Vanessa Obioha writes The first thing you’d learn about Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, the Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group and owner of Chaos in the Ring, is that he has little patience for the phrase “I hope.” Mention it, and he winces. To him, hope is no substitute for conviction. He prefers certainty, decisiveness and action over words…

Fresh from defending her Commonwealth Games title in Glasgow, Nigerian weightlifting star Lawal reinforced her status as one of the country’s most consistent athletes on the international stage. The reigning champion not only retained her crown but also set a new Commonwealth Games record, underlining Nigeria’s growing dominance in weightlifting. In this interview in Glasgow, Lawal reflects on the atmosphere inside the arena, the demanding preparation that led to her success, the emotional support from teammates and fans, her ambitions of competing at the Olympic Games despite having to switch weight categories, and why she believes increased support from the…

France is back at Mike Adenuga’s door. According to the latest reports, President Emmanuel Macron’s team is negotiating with the Nigerian billionaire to finance a new Institut Français in Abuja, with Macron expected to personally lay the foundation stone during a state visit later this year. The ask makes sense once you understand the template. Adenuga already fully funded the Mike Adenuga Centre in Ikoyi, home to Alliance Française Lagos, a cultural landmark France now wants replicated in the capital without waiting for public funding to materialise. This is the most recent evidence of a growing reality for Western diplomacy…

With the Osun State governorship election just two weeks away, concerns over possible violence have heightened, but the credibility of the poll will depend largely on how the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies conduct themselves, Davidson Iriekpen writes  On August 15, 2026, the people of Osun State will head to the polls to elect a governor who will oversee the state’s affairs for the next four years. The main contenders are the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party; Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who…