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A two time gubernatorial apsirant in Edo state and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) High Chief Jacob Idinye has strongly condemned the clampdown on the leaders of his party (PDP) as the state prepares for guber election on Saturday, September 21, 2024 which is less than 48 hours. …

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are presently making an attempt to arrest former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at the Kogi State Governor’s lodge at the Asokoro District in the Federal Capital Territory. However, there appear to be some resistance by security operatives at the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in the custody of the anti-graft agency. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale said the ex-governor remains wanted “for alleged N80.2billion money laundering charges”. “Media reports today that a former …

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation for the company’s experimental implant, Blindsight. The device, called ‘Blindsight,’ is designed to restore vision in individuals with complete or partial blindness, including those with non-functional optic nerves. “We have received Breakthrough Device Designation …

Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to arrest him. A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the …

Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) in collaboration with the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation celebrated the successful renovation and handing over of four Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Edo state. The newly improved centres—Atoruru PHC in Owan West, Ute PHC in Ikpoba Okha, Evbuodia PHC in Oredo, and Idunmungha PHC in …

Governor, Bala Mohammed, has responded to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, asserting that no one can destabilise his state. Mohammed, who chairs the PDP Governors’ Forum, spoke on Tuesday just before a meeting with the National Working Committee of the party in Bauchi State. “Nobody can put fire in Bauchi State. …

President Bola Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who debunked reports (not Chanels Television) suggesting that Tinubu ordered Cardoso’s …

Senior Advocate Of Nigeria and Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana has said it is ‘illegal” for the state oil company, NNPCL to determine prices of Premium Motor Spirit also known as petrol after deregulation. A statement released by Falana on Tuesday said the action of the National Nigerin Petroleum Company …

Nigeria’s leading 360 events and venue management company, Balmoral Group, has announced a partnership with Nigerian comedian WhaleMouth for an upcoming comedy show tagged ‘Exciting Chaos’. The event is set to take place on Sunday, 20th October, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The comedy show ‘Exciting …