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The main opposition was the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP), and the ruling All Progressives Congress( APC), who yesterday disagreed over President Bola Tinubu’s New Year message. While the APC hailed the speech and said that the President had proved that he could deliver on his promises despite the global economic crisis, the PDP said the message showed that Tinubu was …

January 1 not only ushered in 2025 but a slew of new laws. In 2024, states tackled issues ranging from abortion rights to gender-affirming care for minors, advancing legislation to take effect the following year. Starting Wednesday, Americans in nearly two dozen states will also see a hike in minimum wage while seniors covered by Medicare may have lower out-of-pocket …

President Bola Tinubu has dispelled rumors of disagreements with state governors over local government autonomy. Speaking during a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence on Wednesday, he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development. He said: “There were gossips that we had disagreements on local government autonomy. …

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Firework mortars and camp fuel canisters were found stuffed into the back of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel early Wednesday, killing a suspect inside the vehicle and sparking an intense investigation into possible terrorism. According to report by Associated Press, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department …

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, …