Animal rights advocates are ready for Trump’s war on science
Democrats and Republicans generally don’t agree about science. The vast majority of Democrats believe climate change is a major threat, for example, while less than a quarter of Republicans say the same. But people across the political spectrum agree on animal testing. Or, more accurately, no one knows what to think: About half of each…
‘LIFE’ scores map out where habitat loss for crops drives extinction
Across the globe, no other human activity currently affects the survival of wildlife species more than where we choose to grow our food. Alongside other impacts like hunting and climate change, agricultural production is helping to drive what scientists call Earth’s sixth mass extinction, with roughly three times more extinctions happening now than expected to…
Ogun collaborates with IHV to reduce tuberculosis
The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the Institute of Human Virology, IHV, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the prevalence of tuberculosis in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday…Lawyer Sues Wike Over Arrest Of Abuja Scavengers, Traders
Abba Hikima, a legal practitioner, has filed a suit against Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT) for allegedly violating the rights of scavengers and traders in the city. In the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1749/3024 and filed on November 20 before the Abuja federal high court…
FULL LIST of 8 New Commissioners Sworn In By Governor Bala Released
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed sworn in eight new commissioners into his cabinet. The governor while addressing the new commissioners said their appointment was made based on trust to handle the tasks before them. He said, “You have a duty to God and an obligation as fellow human…
Comet Nwosu: Enjoyment is a Matter of Perspective
Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but it is not a badge of honour nor a testament to a fulfilling existence. While challenges and hardships are woven into the human experience, they ebb and flow. To equate suffering with meaning is to overlook the many joys life has to offer…NWC Meeting Looms Amid Tensions Over PDP National Secretary Role
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to convene its first meeting of the year on Wednesday, amid a heated leadership crisis involving the position of National Secretary. The controversy pits Sunday Ude-Okoye against Senator Sam Anyanwu, both claiming legitimate rights to the role…
Why Red No. 3 is banned from food in the US: Explained
The FDA has banned Red 3 (erythrosine) from food and ingested drugs, citing cancer risks linked to studies in lab rats. The decision, driven by a 2022 petition from health advocates, invokes the Delaney Clause, which prohibits additives causing cancer in humans or animals…
Li Ning Becomes Official Sportswear Partner for the Chinese Olympic Committee and Delegation from 2025 to 2028
HONG KONG, Jan 15, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange announced that Li Ning Company Limited (“Li Ning” or the “Company”) has been awarded the rights to serve as the official sportswear partner for China’s Olympic delegation. Li Ning will provide sportswear for both the Chinese Olympic Committee and…