Day: April 4, 2024

BREAKING: Arraignment Of Binance Holdings, Official Stalled

Ganiyu Amodu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the money laundering suit against Binance and its officials till April 8. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, adjourned the matter for ruling after listening to parties’ submission on the service of the charge on Binance Holdings Limited. The defendants; Binance Holdings Limited and Tigran Gambaryan, were meant to be arraigned on Thursday but it was stalled following objection from the counsel for the second defendant, Mark Mordi, (SAN). Mordi contended that his client cannot be arraigned following the failure of the…

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N66 To N225/KwH; Nigeria Hikes Electricity Tariff ‘With Immediate Effect’

Ganiyu Amodu

. Explainer: Band A, Clear description of those who will pay more!   The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given approval for an increase in electricity tariffs for customers classified under Band A, who typically enjoy a minimum of 20 hours of electricity supply per day. Band A customers represent approximately 15% of the total 12 million electricity customers in the country. During a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, Vice Chairman of NERC, Musliu Oseni, announced that the approved increase will see Band A customers paying N225…

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First Man To Get Pig Kidney Transplant Discharged From Hospital

Ganiyu Amodu

Richard Slayman, 62, the first patient to receive a kidney transplanted from a genetically modified pig, has fared so well that he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. This came just two weeks after the groundbreaking surgery. READ ALSO When Foundation Provided Succour to Ilagbe Villagers, By Folorunso Fatai Adisa BREAKING: Astronomers Sight Planet Number Nine Kogi Youths Warn ‘Desperate Politicians’ From Portraying State in Bad Light Slayman thanked his physicians and nurses, as well as the well-wishers who reached out to him, including kidney patients who were waiting…

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EFCC Arrests Bobrisky Over Alleged Naira Abuse

Abibat Babalola

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested controversial celebrity cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, over currency mutilation and abuse of the Naira. Confirming the arrest, EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said Bobrisky was arrested at Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on Wednesday. He also stated that Bobrisky would be charged in court soon. READ ALSO: When Foundation Provided Succour to Ilagbe Villagers, By Folorunso Fatai Adisa BREAKING: Faye Sworn In As Senegal President Low Patronage Forces Indomie Price Slash Amid Rising Inflation NCC Spokesman, Reuben Mouka Wins…

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