Israeli police have arrested an Israeli citizen accused of being recruited by Iranian intelligence to plan the assassination of high-ranking officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a joint statement by the police and Shin Bet security service on Thursday. The statement revealed that the suspect, a businessman who had lived in Turkey for…
By Ayomide Otitoju First City Monument Bank (FCMB), in partnership with the Tulsi Chanrai Foundation, has successfully restored the vision of approximately 150,000 visually impaired Nigerians in Kebbi State through its “Priceless Gift of Sight” initiative. Launched in 2009, the program provides free eye tests, optical services, and surgeries across all 21 local government areas…
By Ayomide Otitoju On Saturday, September 21st, 2024, millions of voters in Edo State will head to the polls to elect a new governor, as Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to leave office after completing his two-term tenure. The election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will see 17 candidates compete for the top…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization (WHO) will call on world leaders to tackle critical global health challenges and increase investment in public health at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), taking place in New York from September 20 to 30, 2024. The highlight of the health agenda is the…
By Ayomide Otitju The World Health Organization (WHO) has applauded Jordan for becoming the first nation to officially eliminate leprosy, marking a significant moment in global public health efforts. “WHO congratulates Jordan on this impressive milestone,” said WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Leprosy has afflicted humanity for millennia, but country by country, we are…
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has finally honored an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following months of disputes and an attempted arrest by the agency. The move comes after prolonged negotiations and attempts to address the ongoing legal issues. In a statement released on Wednesday by Ohiare Michael, Director of…
Bauchi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday attributed the ongoing crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the machinations of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the Government House in Bauchi during a meeting with members of the PDP Board of Trustees, Bello emphasized that the challenges facing the party are surmountable with…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has thrown his weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the upcoming election. Speaking on Wednesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan to international standards, Makinde urged all PDP members to rally…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a joint initiative with the World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA has unveiled a global campaign titled Suspect and Protect: No Match is Worth the Risk, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of concussion in football. Launched in line with FIFA’s Strategic Objectives for the Global Game: 2023–2027, the campaign seeks…
