Nelson Ugwuagbo

To understand why Nigeria’s Minister of health Prof Muhammad Ali Pate has an umbilical like linkage to Bill Gates one will have to unravel the motive behind the multimillion dollar support from Gates foundation, the reason may not be far fetched over the years experts have theorized that Gates has been behind harmful medical experimentation around population control in Africa and Nigeria especially. And Pate is his gateway to ensure a massive population control. To stop Nigeria from becoming the third most populous country by 2050. This may sound far fetched to the undiscerning but there’s a precedence to this.

Public skepticism toward foreign-funded medical initiatives in Nigeria cannot be understood without reference to the 1996 Pfizer Trovan trial in Kano. During a meningitis outbreak that claimed thousands of lives, Pfizer tested the experimental antibiotic Trovan on children. Subsequent investigations and legal disputes raised serious concerns regarding informed consent procedures, ethical approvals, and research oversight. The controversy left a lasting impact on public trust and remains one of the most cited examples of ethical failures in medical research conducted in developing countries.

The legacy of the Trovan case continues to shape public perceptions of international health interventions. For many Nigerians, it serves as a reminder of the need for rigorous safeguards whenever foreign-funded research or medical programs involve Nigerian citizens.

Western-sponsored vaccines have thus become tools for population control with Gates Foundation at the forefront. More recently, discussions on social media and other online platforms have revived concerns about transparency, accountability, and oversight in international health collaborations. While various claims and allegations have circulated online, many remain unverified and should be treated with caution unless supported by credible evidence and official investigations.

Nevertheless, the broader questions raised by citizens deserve serious consideration. Nigerians have a legitimate interest in knowing that all medical research, health interventions, and international partnerships affecting their wellbeing are conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

In this regard, health policy experts emphasize the importance of strong regulatory institutions, informed consent procedures, independent ethical review boards, and transparent government oversight. Public confidence in healthcare initiatives depends not only on scientific effectiveness but also on trust, accountability, and respect for human dignity.

A few months ago verified emails, circulated online analyzing and measuring women’s bodies and possible medical imaging. Among these were email exchanges said to be between Epstein and the same Gates, where specifically mentioned Nigeria and their anatomy, in which he was reportedly requested to bring women from Nigeria, with suspicions raised that parts of their bodies might be used for activities linked to potential research that may be contravenes the Nuremberg code of medical research ethics.

For many observers, the debate is ultimately about safeguarding the rights of citizens under principles that have guided medical ethics since the Nuremberg Code. No foreign-funded research involving Nigerians should proceed without fully informed consent, rigorous ethical scrutiny, and transparent government oversight. Anything less risks undermining public trust and repeating mistakes that history has already warned against.

As Nigeria deepens its engagement with global health partners, the challenge is not to reject international cooperation but to ensure that such partnerships operate under robust safeguards that protect the rights and interests of Nigerian citizens. Transparency, public accountability, and ethical compliance must remain at the heart of every health intervention conducted within the country.

Ultimately, the debate reflects a broader global issue: how nations can benefit from international scientific collaboration while maintaining sovereignty, public trust, and rigorous protection of their citizens.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that individuals convicted of kidnapping in the state will be publicly executed by hanging at designated roundabouts as part of efforts to combat the crime.

The governor also announced plans to establish a special court to handle kidnapping and cultism cases, with the aim of ensuring swift prosecution and judgment.

Okpebholo made the remarks on Thursday while addressing journalists and security personnel during the parade of suspected kidnappers and other criminal suspects at the headquarters of the Edo State Police Command in Benin City.

According to the governor, whose comments were shared in a video posted on his X account, his administration is committed to eliminating kidnapping and cult-related activities across the state.

He stated that the proposed special court would expedite the trial of suspects, saying cases could be concluded within two to three weeks.

“Now we are going to set a special court to try suspected kidnappers and cultists and decide within two, three weeks. Once the process is completed and I sign it, the execution will follow by hanging. I will take you to the roundabout so that the whole Edo people will see you, and I will have no regrets about it,” Okpebholo said.

In what marks another damning blow to the integrity of Nigeria’s apex financial regulatory institution, an investigative dossier obtained by our Reporters has exposed a massive asset non-disclosure scandal involving the Deputy Governor for Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Emem Nnana Usoro.

High-level property records obtained from the State of California reveal that the high-ranking financial regulator has secretly maintained ownership of a luxury condominium in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, which she blatantly failed to declare upon her appointment and subsequent Senate confirmation.

The explosive document uncovers a severe breach of public trust and legal requirements mandated for public officials, especially those tasked with managing the nation’s monetary policies. According to the certified asset trail, Usoro acquired the choice property, located at 1426 N Laurel Ave, Apt 107, West Hollywood, CA 90046, on June 24, 2009.

The transaction was finalized via a Grant Deed for a purchase price of $570,000. For over sixteen years, this premium American real estate asset has remained safely tucked away under her name, entirely hidden from the mandatory asset oversight mechanisms in Nigeria.

The hidden property is no modest apartment; it is an upscale residential condominium unit encompassing 1,362 square feet of living space, featuring two bedrooms and three bathrooms, built within the exclusive Laurel Sunset Townhomes subdivision.

Over the nearly two decades of her ownership, the value of the asset has soared significantly. Current real estate valuations put the market value of the property at an estimated $1,047,500, boasting an annual property tax bill of over $9,160 as of recent assessments.

Usoro, a seasoned banker who built a 20-year career in commercial banking spanning branch management, credit, marketing, and operations, was appointed to her prestigious CBN role in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and subsequently screened and confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 26, 2023.

Prior to stepping into the regulatory halls of the CBN, she rose to prominence at the United Bank for Africa (UBA), where she served as the Executive Director of Northern Operations. Ironically, despite being heavily celebrated in corporate media, including being featured in UBA’s Superwoman magazine as a role model and heavily lauded for driving financial literacy, this investigative breakthrough uncovers a dark side to her professional ascension. Usoro joined UBA in 2011.

By failing to list this multi-million cedi-equivalent foreign asset upon entering the apex bank, Usoro has directly ran afoul of the strict provisions governing financial transparency in Nigeria’s banking sector. Specifically, Section 1 of the Bank Employees, Etc.

(Declaration of Assets) Act explicitly dictates that every bank employee, including new entrants and those transferring service, must make a full and unreserved disclosure of all assets and liabilities within fourteen days of assuming duty.

The Act leaves no room for selective declaration, meaning her West Hollywood luxury property should have topped the list of her statutory declaration forms.

The legal consequences for this deliberate omission are severe and uncompromising. Under Section 8 of the same Act, any banking official who knowingly fails to make a full disclosure of assets, or neglects to furnish required information, commits a serious criminal offense.

Upon conviction, the law stipulates a strict penalty of imprisonment for a term of ten years. Furthermore, subsection 2 mandates that any asset found to have been concealed or left undisclosed shall be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

This revelation shatters the carefully curated public image of the University of Uyo Biochemistry graduate and Obafemi Awolowo University MBA alumnus. Having attended prestigious global institutions like the Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School, Usoro cannot plead ignorance of international anti-money laundering frameworks or national asset declaration protocols.

The deliberate shielding of a prime piece of California real estate, while sitting at the helm of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s operations, signals a deeply entrenched culture of regulatory defiance among elite public appointees. When this media contacted Usoro for comments, she directed one Ibrahim to respond.

Ibrahim noted that Usoro declared the asset with CCB but was silent on if she declared it in accordance with the Bank Employees, Etc. (Declaration of Assets) Act.

Source: secretsreporter.com

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy with families affected by the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, declaring that no child should ever be taken from the safety of a classroom.

In a statement issued on Monday, the President said he shared in the pain and anxiety of families following the attack on communities in Esiele and Yawota, an incident that has heightened concerns over school security across the country.

“No child should be taken from the safety of a classroom. No parent should have to endure this anguish,” Tinubu said.

The President also extended his condolences to the family of the late teacher, Mrs Mary Oyedokun, widow of Michael Oyedokun, who was reportedly beheaded by bandits during the attack. He described her as a victim whose sacrifice would not be forgotten.

“I also extend my deepest condolences to the family of the late teacher, Mrs Mary Oyedokun. Her sacrifice will not be forgotten, and her family will not be abandoned,” he stated.

Tinubu assured Nigerians that efforts to secure the release of the abducted victims would continue through coordinated and intelligence-driven operations.

According to him, the government will deploy both kinetic and non-kinetic measures to ensure the safe return of the pupils and teachers.

“Our rescue efforts will be intelligence-led, careful, coordinated, and sustained. We will deploy every lawful tool available, both kinetic and non-kinetic, to ensure our children and teachers are safely returned home,” the President said.