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At 71, Retired Doctor Reinvents Himself as Banana-Skewer Entrepreneur

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Source: Fortune — September 20, 2026 At an age when many people are enjoying a quiet retirement, 71-year-old Richard Brown is taking a very different path. The former nuclear medicine physician and university professor has moved from medicine and academia into entrepreneurship, developing a simple product designed to make frozen fruit—particularly bananas—easier to eat. Brown’s latest venture is called Poka Snack , a skewer-like product designed for freezing and eating fruit. According to Fortune , the idea came from Brown’s own experience with frozen bananas. Existing products, he said, could be difficult to insert into fruit, break easily and sometimes leave splinters behind. Rather than accepting the problem, Brown decided to try to solve it himself. He reportedly tested about 40 prototypes before settling on the current design, which uses a semi-helical structure. He is now working with a U.S. manufacturer while preparing the product and its packaging for the marke...
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Youths of Okun Endorse Tinubu, Ododo for Second Terms.

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By Desmond ISANLU, Kogi State — Okun youths have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for second terms in office ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made on Saturday, September 19, 2026, during the OYA 2027 Election Endorsement Rally , organised by the Okun Youth Alliance (OYA) Movement at the 1,500-capacity GYB Civic Centre in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rally attracted youths and other stakeholders from across Okunland, with participants filling the civic centre and adjoining streets. Speaking at the event, Convener of the OYA Movement, Oladele John Nihi, said the group’s decision to endorse President Tinubu was influenced by what it described as interventions by the Federal Government in Kogi State, particularly in the Okun axis. Nihi cited infrastructure development and the appointment of Kogi and Okun indigenes to strategic positions in the Federal Government as some...
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Sadio Mané’s $20 Million Mango Factory: A New Chapter for His Village.

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By Desmond Source: Reported information about Sadio Mané’s investment in a mango-processing factory in his hometown, Bambali, Senegal. Sadio Mané is once again attracting attention not only for his achievements on the football pitch, but also for his efforts to contribute to the development of his community. The Senegalese football star is reportedly investing $20 million of his own money in a mango factory in his village of Bambali. The investment is expected to support the local agricultural economy by creating a facility where mangoes can be processed and transformed into products with greater commercial value. Rather than allowing farmers to depend entirely on the sale of fresh fruit, a processing factory can create opportunities to preserve, package and market agricultural products. For a rural community, such a project could have wider economic implications. A factory requires workers, suppliers, transport services, maintenance and other forms of support. This ...
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Turkey Detains Dozens in Crackdown on LGBTQ+ Activists and Journalists.

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By Desmond Turkish authorities have intensified a nationwide crackdown targeting LGBTQ+ activists, rights organisations, protesters and journalists, with dozens of people detained and others placed in pre-trial detention. The operation has triggered criticism from human rights organisations and European officials, who have raised concerns about freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association in Turkey. The raids began on September 12 under an operation described by authorities as “My Family Is Safe.” Prosecutors say investigations are taking place across 15 provinces and involve 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses. Turkish officials have said the operation is intended to protect children and family values while investigating alleged offences including prostitution and obscenity. LGBTQ+ rights organisation Kaos GL has been among the organisations affected. On September 16, Reuters reported that eight members of the group had been jailed pending t...
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Olu Jacobs Dies at 84: Nollywood Loses a Legendary Actor.

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By Desmond. Nigeria’s entertainment industry is mourning the death of veteran actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs , who has died at the age of 84. The news of the legendary actor’s death was confirmed by members of his immediate family on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Reports say his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva , and their son, Olusoji Jacobs , confirmed his passing and appealed to the public, bloggers and social media users to respect the family’s privacy during their period of mourning. Olu Jacobs was born on July 11, 1942, and built a remarkable career that stretched across theatre, television and film. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London before becoming a recognised figure in British television and later one of the most respected actors in Nigeria’s growing film industry. For decades, Jacobs became a familiar face to African audiences. His commanding voice, distinctive acting style...
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Mary-Brenda Akoda Wins 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation for MRI AI Breakthrough.

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   Desmond   Nigerian AI researcher Mary-Brenda Akoda has been awarded the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation for GenScan AI, a groundbreaking technology that cuts MRI scan times by up to 90% without requiring new hospital hardware.          - Date of announcement : September 8, 2026, at a press conference in Lagos          - Award details: The $100,000 NLNG-sponsored prize will be formally presented at the Grand Award Night on October 9, 2026          - Historic milestone: Akoda is the first woman and first millennial to win the prize as an individual recipient in its 22-year history            Details of the winning
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Headline: Ugo Ugochukwu Makes History as First American to Win FIA Formula 3 Championship.

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By Desmond Nineteen-year-old Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has made history after winning the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Drivers’ Championship, becoming the first American driver to claim the prestigious title. Ugochukwu secured the championship at the season-ending Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on Sunday, September 13, driving for Campos Racing. He finished second in the final race behind Finland’s Tuukka Taponen, while his main title rival, Britain’s Freddie Slater, finished eighth. The result saw Ugochukwu finish the season with 159 points , 14 points ahead of Slater, who ended the campaign on 145 points. His 2026 season included two victories and seven podium finishes. Born in New York to Nigerian model Oluchi Onweagba and Italian fashion designer Luca Orlandi, Ugochukwu has risen through the junior single-seater ranks with ambitions of reaching Formula 1. He previously competed as part of the McLaren Driver Development Programme before joining Campos Ra...
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Osun Police Arrest Woman as Vigilante Member Dies After Sexual Encounter.

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By Desmond  Osun State Police Command has reportedly arrested a woman following the death of a vigilante member after a sexual encounter in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The incident, which occurred in the Odi-Olokun/Ooni Ilare area of Ile-Ife, has generated public interest and speculation after the deceased, identified as Sunday and popularly known as Apetu, reportedly became seriously distressed shortly after the encounter. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The man was said to have developed severe health complications and was reportedly gasping and screaming before he eventually died. Following the incident, the woman involved was taken into police custody at the Moore Police Division as authorities commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. Reports also indicate that the deceased's remains were deposited at the mortuary of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, ...
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NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman for Allegedly Selling Cannabis.

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Photo credit; channels television  By Desmond The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old woman, identified as Esther Ogunmabo , for allegedly selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State. According to the NDLEA, Ogunmabo was arrested on August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk , a strain of cannabis, packaged in small sachets. The agency said the centenarian admitted selling the substance to local customers. The NDLEA reported that the woman told investigators she became involved in the illicit drug trade after a fire destroyed her provisions shop. She also allegedly disclosed that one of her daughters, who lives in Lagos, supplied her with the cannabis every four days for resale. read also. Following her arrest, NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), directed that Ogunmabo be granted bail and placed under counselling because of her advanced age. Her daughter was also arrested in connection with the alleged drug trade. ...
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