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Scientists develop brain implant that could stop, prevent epileptic seizures
An electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures. In the study published in Science Advances, researchers at Cambridge’s department of engineering implanted the device into…
2019: Minister Khadija Abba Ibrahim joins Yobe guber race
The Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim, has declared her interest in the Yobe State 2019 governorship election. Ibrahim’s ambition to occupy the Yobe State Government House, was disclosed by her Special…
MTN shares plunge to nine-year low after CBN sanction
Shares belonging to MTN have taken a big knock after sanctions by the Central Bank of Nigeria on allegations that the company illegally repatriated $8.1 billion. Early trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange saw the shares drop to…
You can’t return to Lagos after losing deputy governorship in Kogi state – Group tells Faleke
The Concerned Citizens of Ikeja (CCI), has asked James Faleke, the House of Representatives member representing Ikeja federal constituency of Lagos, to return to Kogi where he comes from and contested for the deputy governor’s seat…
Customs to investigate illegal military wear importation
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has inaugurated a six-member investigative Committee to find out all those connected to the illegal importations of military wears. Ali announced this in a statement…
EFCC seeks law to criminalise project abandonment
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday sought a new legislation against corrupt behaviour by political office holders. The acting chairman of the commission, Ibrahim Magu, said the move would serve as a…
Nervous Usain Bolt prepares for football debut
Usain Bolt is set to get a first taste of competitive football on Friday in a much-hyped game, but the sprint superstar admits he is nervous with his fitness levels not up to scratch. The Jamaican is likely to be handed a 10 or 15…
I had excellent time in Nigeria – Theresa May
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, says she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK. She spoke with newsmen at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed…
Cult members protesting associate’s death, kill police sergeant
A police sergeant has been killed by some youths suspected to be cult members at Emmanuel Olorunfemi and Oshunkeye streets in the Ifako-Ijaiye, Ogba area of Lagos State on Wednesday. According to Punch Metro, the irate youths were…
Report on Sept 4, police tell Fani-Kayode
Following his request for extension of time, the police have directed a former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, to report for questioning on September 4, 2018 in respect of a petition against him. The force in a letter dated…
Plot against Super Eagles’ AFCON ticket thickens
Super Eagles of Nigeria will brighten their chances to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation, not without out-playing British Bafana Bafana’s coach, Stuart Baxter’s new plot to stop them from securing the ticket. It was gathered…
I defected to APC to help stabilise Niger Delta, says Uduaghan
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has given the quest to advance the cause of peace and development in the Niger Delta as the reasons why he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uduaghan, who was governor on…
Ex-DSS boss still in custody
•Security chief gets access to wives Former Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Lawal Daura, who has been in custody since August 7 when he was sacked, has been allowed access to his two wives and some associates, The…
Kwankwasiyya supporters burn red caps in Kano
Over 10, 000 tricycle operators loyal to the Kwankwasiyya Group and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday in Kano destroyed and openly burnt their red caps and formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
UK announces £70m programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria
The UK Government has announced a new £70-million programme to create 100,000 jobs in Nigeria, says the Minister of State for Africa, Harriett Baldwin.Baldwin said this during a business event as part of the activities for Prime…
Nigeria to expand visa-on-arrival counters at Lagos airport
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to expand its Visa-On-Arrival counters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos to accommodate the influx of foreigners arriving into the country through the airport.…
Fayemi, APC hire 35 SANs, lawyers for defence
The Governor-elect of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday filed his defence to the petition by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and outgoing Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Prof. Kolapo Olusola. The defence team,…
NIPOST set to begin electronic money transfer service
The Nigerian Postal Service is set to roll out a new product – electronic money order – that would enable customers in both rural and urban communities to transfer and receive money across the country. The Postmaster General of the…
“I Washed Dead Bodies For 10 Years To Survive” -Oyo State Gov. Abiola Ajimobi Narrates
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has opened up on his hustle while outside of the country studying as a young man and according to him, he washed dead bodies to pay his tuition fees. Ajimobi said this yesterday at a South-West…
Osun guber: APC names 14 governors, eight ministers, others in campaign committee
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has inaugurated a 63-member committee to handle the September 22 Osun State governorship election. The Governor of Kano State, Abdulahi Ganduje, was named the…
We’ll retire fraudulent political elite in 2019 – Kingsley Moghalu
The former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a presidential hopeful in next year’s general elections, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has stated that Nigerian elites have perpetuated political fraud against the country…
Jose Mourinho should not be sacked – Bryan Robson
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho deserves more than three Premier League games to get things right, Bryan Robson has argued. Mourinho has seen his side slip to defeats against Brighton and Tottenham in the first three weeks of…
MTN Fined $8.134bn by Nigeria’s Central Bank for FX Infractions
Three years after facing a record-breaking $5.2 billion fine in Nigeria, South Africa’s telecommunications giant, MTN, has again been fined by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to the tune of $8.134 billion over foreign exchange…
Saraki in closed-door meeting with Jonathan
Senate President Bukola Saraki is currently in a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The Senate President may likely be meeting with the former president over his speculated ambition to join the…