Ichthyosaurus: “Fish Lizard”

Ichthyosaurus was a marine reptile that dominated the Mesozoic seas from the Triassic to the Late Cretaceous period. Resembling modern dolphins, they represent a prime example of convergent evolution, adapting optimally to life in vast oceanic environm…

Nine children killed by landmine blast in Afghanistan

Nine children were killed in a blast in southeastern Afghanistan that was caused by a landmine laid during the country’s decades of conflict, a provincial official said Monday. The mine went off as a group of young boys and girls were playing with it i…

13 killed, 2 injured in Kogi auto crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said on Monday that 13 persons died while two were injured in an auto crash in Kogi. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the incident occurred around 7:30 pm on Sunday…