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Yahaya Bello Paid Children’s Future School Fees In Dollars – American School

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  An internal auditor of American International School in Abuja told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, paid his children’s school fees up until graduation in dollars Bello is being prosecuted by the EFCC, which has accused him of paying $760,000 in advance for his children’s school fees shortly before leaving office . The witness, Nicholas Ojehomon, revealed this to the court on Thursday. Ojehomon told the court that he did not know Yahya Bello personally at the time but was aware that he was a parent who had enrolled four of his children in the school. He identified the former governor’s children who were enrolled in the school as Zayan Bello, Zara Bello, Farid Bello, Na’ima Bello, and Nana Fatima Bello. He told the court that the former governor paid $90,074 for Farid Bello, $87,470 for Zara Bello, $26,241 for Na’ima Bello, and $18,707 for Nana Bello. “Mr Ali Bello contacted the American International School, Abuja, on Fri...
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Road Traffic Warden On Live Tiktok While Controlling Vehicles In Akure (pics/vid - Career

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  A hilarious video of a road traffic warden going live on TikTok while on duty in Akure, Ondo State, has gone viral. The man set up a ring light by the roadside, periodically leaving to direct traffic before returning to his TikTok session. At one point, he could be heard shouting, “Tap, tap,” a common TikTok phrase used to encourage viewers to send gifts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXwPneb-YVU?si=NhW7QByz6kFKGsmM Re: Road Traffic Warden On Live Tiktok While Controlling Vehicles In Akure (pics/vid by BuyMeLand :
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Nigeria Lost ₦‎94 Trillion To Business Closures, Multinational Divestments - Politics

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  The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has stated that the harsh economic environment in the country has led to the closure of about 30 per cent of Nigeria’s Micro and Small Medium Enterprises. Dr. Segun Omisakin, Chief Economist and Director of Research at NESG, made the disclosure yesterday during the launch of the 2025 Private Sector Outlook, highlighting key economic trends, challenges, and opportunities for businesses navigating the evolving Nigerian economy. According to him, “Between 2023 and 2024, multinational divestments and business closures led to an estimated 94 trillion Naira economic loss. Additionally, 30% of Nigeria’s 24 million registered MSMEs shut down during this period, underscoring the country’s economic vulnerability.” Providing an in-depth analysis of the private sector’s performance and economic risks in 2024, he noted that while foreign exchange availability improved due to policy reforms, Nigeria’s currency depreciated significantly, ...
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Alleged ₦‎138 Million Fraud: EFCC Grills Ex-Minister Uju Ohanenye - Politics

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  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohanenye, over alleged misappropriation, procurement violations, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦138 million, News360 Nigeria reports. According to a top EFCC source, the former minister arrived at the agency’s headquarters around 11 a.m. on Thursday and is being questioned regarding her role in the alleged financial misconduct linked to the 2023 budget allocation for the ministry. The source revealed, “Investigators are questioning Uju Kennedy Ohanenye over her alleged involvement in the misappropriation and diversion of public funds totaling ₦138,413,253.89.” “EFCC findings indicate that donations meant for the P-Bat Cares for Women Initiative were diverted for personal use.” Efforts to get a response from the EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, were unsuccessful as of the time of this report. Ohanenye was among the five ministers dismisse...
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Ned Nwoko’s Bill To Establish Federal College Of Agriculture In Idumuje-Ugboku

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  Sen. Ned Nwoko’s Bill to Establish Federal College of Agriculture in Idumuje-Ugboko, passes first reading. The Nigerian Senate has commenced deliberations on a critical legislative proposal to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State. Sponsored by Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (Delta North), the bill is designed to institutionalize advanced agricultural training, research, and extension services, equipping Nigerians with the technical expertise required to modernize the sector. The bill, which passed its first reading on Wednesday, March 5, outlines a robust framework for the college to offer diploma, degree, and professional certification programs in agriculture and related disciplines. Beyond academic instruction, the institution will play a pivotal role in conducting research, disseminating innovative farming techniques, and fostering strategic collaborations with both local and international organizations to drive agricultural developm...
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Peak Milk Launches "Share Goodness This Ramadan" Initiative - Food

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  FrieslandCampina WAMCO, makers of Peak Milk , Nigeria's leading dairy brand, today announced the launch of its 2025,"Share Goodness This Ramadan" programme of activities . The comprehensive line of activities will focus on nourishment, community support, and the spirit of sharing that defines the holy month. In preparation for Ramadan, Peak Milk has developed a robust outreach program to support Muslims across Nigeria with essential nutrition during the fasting period. The programme will reach over 50,000 consumers through activations in 100 mosques and 20 universities across Lagos, South-West, North-Central, North-East, and North-West regions of Nigeria. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Olumide Olaokun, Brand Manager , Peak Milk, said: "Ramadan is a sacred time of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion. At Peak Milk, we recognize the importance of proper nourishment during this period to sustain our Muslim consumers through the...
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President Of Lombardy Promises Vocational Training Institute For FCT - Politics

  President of Lombardy In Italy Promises Vocational Training Institute For FCT, Assures of Collaboration For Agric Development The President of Lombardy Regional Government in Italy, Attilio Fontana, has promised that his government will collaborate with the Federal Capital Territory Administration to strengthen vocational education by establishing a training centre in Abuja and also facilitate training of youths from Abuja in Lombardy. President Fontana, who was speaking during a meeting in Milan, with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, also assured of partnership with the FCTA to develop agriculture, especially in the area of modern farming technologies. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who made this known in a statement in Milan, on Thursday, said that Wike and the President of Lombardy Region had extensive discussions on areas of collaboration in agribusiness and vocational education. The FCT Mini...
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