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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration, killing 15 people as he steered around a police blockade and slammed into revelers before being shot dead by police. The FBI said it was investigating the attack early Wednesday …

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has warned of a looming crisis and anarchy in the heartbeat of the Nigerian nation if urgent steps are not taken to stop the “lawlessness” of the Monday Okpebholo’s administration, calling for President Bola Tinubu’s urgent intervention before it is too late. It alerted the public and stakeholders on what it called …

Tension has gripped Agenebode, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, after suspected hoodlums stormed the legislative chamber on Tuesday and carted away the mace, sparking concerns of an attempt to disrupt democratic proceedings. The incident, which threw council workers into panic, occurred as 10 councilors reaffirmed their support for the council chairman, Benedicta Attoh, …

By Igbotako Nowinta Ogwa, Edo State, Nigeria – Professor Ezekiel S. Asemah, Vice Chancellor, Glorious Vision University (GVU), Ogwa, Edo State, has been honored with a “Leadership Excellence Award” in recognition of his Outstanding Leadership, Innovation and Academic Accomplishments. The award which was presented by the Leadership & Development Initiative organization on December 27, 2024, was awarded to Professor Ezekiel …

From hushed whispers in market stalls to bold online advertisements, the demand and conversation around aphrodisiacs, popularly known as sex enhancers, have taken a new dimension. Once shrouded in secrecy, their use is now increasingly open in Nigeria, fuelled by a complex mix of economic pressures, the pursuit of pleasure, and evolving societal attitudes towards sexuality, which have driven many, …

Despite its ban in several countries, Apetamin syrup – an appetite stimulant used for treating allergies and for weight gain by some – is sold openly across pharmacies in Nigeria without regulation. In this report, DUBAWA’s Elizabeth Ogunbamowo investigates the health risks posed by the medicine and how regulatory lapses aid its unchecked sale in Africa’s most populous country. Decisions, …

Prologue People are the foundations upon which society and governments are built. With the evolution of government systems, human beings and their interactions generate events and activities that are usually categorized into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Each passing or unfolding year usually comes pregnant with such modules, while the character of power holders, their actions, and inactions …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s application to freeze 24 bank accounts domiciled in different banks over allegations bordering on terrorism financing. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the application after EFCC’s lawyer, Martha Babatunde, moved an ex-parte motion to the effect, gave the commission the go-ahead to freeze the accounts for …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas, says continued over-reliance on oil by the country will only lead to inequality, greater poverty among Nigerians and mass unemployment. Abbas, while delivering the 14th convocation lecture of the Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin on Monday, said Nigeria should harness its abundant resources and human capital to diversify its economy. “This will help to ensure …

Oil marketers and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority have said the prices of refined petroleum products are to drop further following the commencement of operations at the Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company Limited. Dealers in the downstream oil sector said competition in the space would now be stiffer, as domestic refiners would be forced to reduce prices …