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Eye health experts have warned that using eye drops without a proper medical prescription can lead to degenerative eye conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts, two major causes of blindness. They said the common habit of self-medicating eye problems, especially redness, pain, or itching, often worsens underlying conditions and exposes users to avoidable complications. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the optometrists warned that eye drops are medicines that should be used with caution, noting that the indiscriminate use of antibiotic eye drops could lead to antimicrobial resistance, a condition in which the drugs become ineffective because the body no…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, told a “blatant lie” about him. The relationship between the two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been frosty since the 2023 presidential election. In the buildup to the poll, Makinde and Wike were part of the G5 governors of the PDP who refused to back Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid. The feud peaked when Makinde claimed that Wike told him during a meeting that he would “hold PDP” for the president ahead of the 2027 election. The Oyo governor, who narrated the political…

Police in Kebbi State have assured residents of Bagudo and surrounding communities that the security situation remains under control following an early-hour explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, on Tuesday. According to the police, the incident occurred at about midnight on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, when a loud explosion was reported within the hospital premises, causing panic among residents. A joint security team, comprising personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the military, and local vigilante groups, was immediately deployed to the scene. The area was swiftly cordoned off and secured, while Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear…

South Korea’s next major step toward comprehensive crypto regulation has been pushed into 2026, as regulators remain divided over how tightly stablecoin issuance should be controlled. Key Takeaways: South Korea’s comprehensive crypto law has been delayed to 2026 due to a dispute over who should be allowed to issue stablecoins. Regulators are proposing strict stablecoin rules, including 100% reserves held in banks. The draft law would raise compliance standards across crypto. While authorities broadly agree on imposing strict investor protection standards, a prolonged dispute over who should be allowed to issue stablecoins has stalled legislative progress.According to a report from…

Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire club. According to Forbes, the Grammy-winning superstar is now the fifth musician to reach billionaire status, following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour and years of steady earnings from her music catalogue and global performances. The 44-year-old artist joins an elite list that includes her husband Jay–Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. Jay-Z became the first musician to achieve billionaire status in 2019. Forbes reports that Beyoncé crossed the billion-dollar mark after the Cowboy Carter tour grossed more than $400 million in ticket sales, alongside an estimated $50 million…

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri has undergone a minor heart operation after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the heart’s rhythm. As reported by BBC Sport on Tuesday, the procedure was routine, and the Serie A club say they expect the 66-year-old to return to his regular duties within the next few days. A post obtained from the Club’s X account on Tuesday was quoted as saying, “S.S. Lazio announced that head coach Maurizio Sarri, following the detection of atrial fibrillation, underwent a transcatheter ablation procedure using PFA technology at the Policlinico Tor Vergata hospital. “The operation, performed…

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has declared Nigeria’s determination to finish top of Group C at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, insisting the team will not lose focus as they prepare to face Uganda on Tuesday evening, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria know that a draw or victory against the Cranes will secure first place in the group and allow them to remain in the Moroccan city of Fes for the round of 16, a scenario Ndidi believes could offer a competitive edge. All three of Nigeria’s group matches have been staged at the Fès Stadium, and the Super Eagles will…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has begun moves to sell stakes in some of its oil and gas assets, a new report by Reuters has revealed. This is as the state-owned energy firm seeks to optimise its portfolio and attract fresh investment into the sector. An invitation document released on Monday indicated that the national oil company has solicited bids from interested investors, although it did not disclose the size of the stakes on offer or the amount it aims to raise from the exercise. The report read, “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the state-owned energy company of…

 • Denies Makinde’s claim to weaken PDP in favour of Tinubu• State PDP faults FCT minister’s claim that party collapsed• PDP describes Wike’s political adventure as anti-democratic The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that no candidate can win an election in Rivers State without the backing of his political camp, insisting that his supporters control the local council and ward structures across the state. Wike also dismissed the notion that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) automatically confers party leadership on him in Rivers State, arguing that there are exceptions to…

Uganda captain Denis Onyango has expressed optimism regarding his team’s chances of getting a result against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their final group stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), reports Soccernet.ng. ​Nigeria and Uganda are set to lock horns at the Complexe Sportif De Fès to wrap up their Group C campaigns. For the Super Eagles, the fixture is essentially a dead rubber, as they have already secured the top spot in the group following back-to-back victories over Tanzania and Tunisia. AFCON 2025 Wilfred Ndidi, Iwobi, Akor Adams, during the Super Eagles game…