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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...

  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 :

  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, ...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  U.S. Secret Service seizes $1.5 million linked to Nigerian fraudster Omokri’s Binance crypto account The secret service sought forfeiture of the seized $1.5 million, having established they were proceeds of wire fraud and money laundering. The U.S. Secret Service seized $1.5 million from the Binance wallet of Nigerian serial fraudster Avwerosuo Omokri after numerous complaints from victims triggered a detailed investigation into the suspect’s activities and bank records. Special agent Katrina Caulfield uncovered the operations of an internet fraud syndicate, running fraudulent trading investment platforms to lure unsuspecting victims. She was seeking a forfeiture in rem of the seized funds, documents seen by Peoples Gazette showed. Victim 1, a resident of Newton in Massachusetts, March 2024, filed an internet crime complaint form to seek help after she fell for a cryptocurrency scam where she lost 1.33272285 BTC. She told Ms Caulfield that she joined a group on Faceboo...

  🇸🇾 Syria received a new shipment of its local currency printed in Russia on Wednesday and more shipments were expected in the future, a Syrian government official said, in a new sign of improving ties between 🇷🇺 Moscow and Syria's new rulers. The cash arrived via plane at Damascus airport on Wednesday and was taken by a convoy of several trucks to the central bank, according to a separate source familiar with the matter. Syria began paying Russia to print its currency under a multi-million dollar contract during the 13-year-old Syrian civil war, after Damascus' previous contract with a subsidiary of the Austrian central bank was terminated due to European sanctions. It is unclear if the arrangement is now continuing under the same terms. One source familiar with the contract said it was. Russia backed Syrian autocrat Bashar al-Assad during the war, swaying the conflict with its bombardment of rebels including the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that ouste...

  Despite improved domestic refining capacity in Nigeria, major oil marketers have continued to import refined petroleum products, as they imported 6.38 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) in five months. But independent marketers and retailers, through their various associations, kicked against the development, as the importation of these commodities gulped about N6tn, a development that further piled pressure on the country’s forex. The dealers spoke under the aegis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria. A[b] detailed advertorial in The PUNCH on Wednesday quoting tanker vessels’ movement into Nigerian ports showed that fuel importers utilising scarce foreign exchange brought in over 5.01 billion litres of petrol and 1.37 billion litres of diesel between October 2024 and November 2025. [/b] With an average price of N900 per litre...

  First Bank will, today, conduct the groundbreaking ceremony for its new green-certified iconic head office building at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. A statement by Ag. Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the 40-storey building project is designed to be the tallest building in Nigeria. “It will be an engineering and environmental delight due to its technologically advanced, eco-friendly and sophisticated construction which would set a new standard for the financial services sector in Africa,” the statement said in part. According to him, the groundbreaking ceremony signifies the beginning of a transformative journey that reinforces the bank’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The statement explained that the new headquarters is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring a green-certified building that reduces operational costs and positions FirstBank as a leader i...

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  Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA) Explores Investment Opportunities in Liberia Monrovia, Liberia – The Global Initiative for the Advancement of Africa (GIAA), a leading global platform dedicated to fostering partnerships and collaborations among African entrepreneurs, CEOs, international investors, NGOs, and policymakers, has recently embarked on a 4days important business delegation to Liberia. This non-profit organization aims to catalyze Africa's growth through knowledge sharing, trade facilitation, innovation, and empowerment initiatives. Our delegation, comprising distinguished leaders from Nigeria, had the privilege of engaging with key members of the Liberian government, underscoring our commitment to exploring investment opportunities within the nation. We were warmly welcomed by Hon. Oretha Juah Bestman-Yates, Minister of Human Resources and Employee Relations, alongside Ambassador Queen Julie Endee, Liberia's Culture Ambassador, and...

  MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, reportedly earns ₦8.5 million daily, making him the highest-paid employee in the country. How much do you earn? https://x.com/instablog9ja/status/1896126458785054974?t=_iojVQ563l9ruVxITTH7xA&s=19 Re: Karl Toriola: The Highest Paid Person In Nigeria Earns N8.5m Daily

  The Federal Government has introduced a new contractor mobilisation policy for road projects. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the announcement on Saturday when he inspected the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project. He said that going forward, no contractor would be mobilised without working on-site for a minimum of 30 days and performing permanent work. During the inspection of the rehabilitation of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Dual Carriageway, Section 1: Abuja-Kaduna road project, Umahi explained that the new policy was designed to ensure that contractors demonstrated their commitment to the projects before receiving any financial support. According to the minister, any contractor bidding for a project should also show their financial capacity to execute the work. He recalled that the road project, which was initially handled by Julius Berger, was revoked and reassigned to Infouest International Limited due to disagreements. Umahi said: “I am satisfied with the speed of wo...

  What kind of hotel is this? No receptionist or any human being in sight. You have to pick up your own room key and check in by yourself!" A Nigerian man has shared his surprising experience at a self-check-in hotel abroad, where there are no receptionists or staff on-site. In the video, he couldn’t hide his amusement as he discovered that the hotel he was about to stay in was fully self-service—no receptionist, no staff, and no human assistance. From the entrance to his room, everything was digitized. He recorded himself using his card to open the gate and access his room, all without encountering a single person. Upon entering, he found his bed neatly made, emphasizing the efficiency of the setup. His experience has sparked discussions online. While some people mentioned that they had seen similar setups before, others noted that many Airbnbs in Europe now operate the same way. However, some Nigerians who have never traveled abroad or encountered such a system were...

  RIVERS ASSEMBLY GIVES GOVERNOR FUBARA 48 HOURS TO PRESENT 2025 APPROPRIATION BILL, PROHIBITS HLGAs MANAGEMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS Pursuant to the orders of the recent Judgement of the Supreme Court on the Rivers State political imbroglio, the Rivers State House of Assembly, on Monday, at its 130th Legislative Sitting of the Second Session, resolved to give Governor Siminialayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the House in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended. The House also resolved to call the attention of the Governor to the fact that, following the nullification of the purported Local government elections held on the 5th of October, 2024, there is the need to amend the State Local Government Law and the State Independent Electoral Commission Law, to bring them in conformity with the Electoral Act, so as to create a flawless process for the commencement of plans for fresh Local Government Elections in the State. The Ho...

  Travelling from Nigeria to Canada and want to bring a taste of home with you? Packing your favourite local delicacies might seem like a great idea, but not all food items are welcome at international borders. Strict import regulations in Canada prohibit certain foods due to health, safety, and environmental concerns. Failing to declare restricted foods can lead to confiscation, hefty fines, or even criminal charges. It is important to check the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website before travelling, as regulations can change at any time. If you are preparing for your trip, here are eight common food items Nigerians can’t take to Canada. Homemade or unlabelled foods Homemade meals, unlabelled snacks, and repackaged food items are not allowed. Only factory-sealed, clearly labelled food products from recognised brands can pass through customs. Honey and bee products Raw honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly are restricted because they can carry bacteria and disea...

  Sensitive Materials Marking and IREV: A Two-Pronged Approach to Electoral Credibility . Introduction Elections serve as the cornerstone of democracy, providing legitimacy to governments and ensuring the active participation of the electorate in governance. As emphasized by Sarah Birch in her work, Electoral Malpractice (2011), argued that free and fair elections devoid of manipulation of rules, manipulation of voting and manipulation of voters are not merely procedural requirements but fundamental conditions for a functioning democracy . However, beyond the act of casting and counting votes, the processes that precede elections are equally crucial in safeguarding electoral integrity. Among these processes is the meticulous documentation of sensitive electoral materials, a legal requirement enshrined in electoral laws worldwide. In the Nigerian context, Section 73(2) of the Electoral Act, 2022, mandates that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must r...

  Fraudsters have stolen N329m by using static images to register for Bank Verification Numbers. This is according to a new report by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, which outlines emerging fraud trends in Nigeria’s financial sector . According to the report obtained by Sunday PUNCH, some unscrupulous BVN enrollment agents facilitated the scheme by registering still images of individuals, both Nigerians and foreigners, as live enrollees. The BVNs were then used to open fraudulent accounts across microfinance banks, mobile money operators, and payment service banks . The fraudulent scheme enabled transactions involving the N329m just days after the BVNs were generated and the fake accounts were created . Investigations showed that some of the BVNs created using static images were assigned Nigerian names, which made it difficult to detect their fraudulent nature during the enrolment process. The discovery led to the deletion of several fraudulently created BVNs, an...

  Anambra State is the only state among all the states in Nigeria to reject a World Bank loan in 2024, Anambra State has once again set the pace as the only state out of Nigeria’s 36 states to opt out of the 2024 World Bank loans (NG-CARES). Governor Chukwuma Soludo, in his latest statement, emphasized the state's financial transformation under his administration. "We have been able to reengineer the state finances from a financial struggle state to a financially sustainable state," he declared. This bold move signals Anambra’s growing economic independence and strategic fiscal management, ensuring a future free from unnecessary debt burdens. Re: Anambra State Is The Only State In Nigeria That Rejected World Loan (photo) by Kayceo2010 : 8:11am On Mar 02 ( Quote ) ( Report ) 2 Likes ( Like ) 2 Shares ( Share ) Re: Anambra State Is The Only State In Nigeria That Rejected World Loan (photo) by Bestmanfornow : 8:14am On Mar 02 No be to make noise about fab...

  Rivers State Government House Staff Quarters to be commissioned on Monday by His Excellency, Sir Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS. Governor is been loved by all the civil servants in Rivers State. Huge projects will be commissioned in this week alone. Re: Rivers Govt House Staff Quarters To Be Commissioned On Monday by Gov Fubara by press9jatv : 8:25pm On Mar 02 99.5% of Rivers people, civil servants, teachers, pensioners and farmers loved Governor Fubara no be small. Fubara has gained the heart of the good people of Rivers State.

  In a historic shift, lawyers and judges in Burkina Faso will now wear exclusively African clothing in court, marking the end of the colonial-era tradition of donning European-style wigs and robes. The decision aligns with the country’s broader push for cultural identity and self-reliance, eliminating the need for imported legal attire. This decision marks a significant step in reinforcing African heritage and pride, aligning with a broader movement across the continent to break free from imposed traditions. Many view this as an act of cultural liberation, symbolizing a shift in mindset that prioritizes African identity over remnants of colonial influence. Observers believe this move reflects a growing wave of consciousness across Africa, with Burkina Faso’s leader,Captain Ibrahim Traoré, seen as a driving force in this revolution. As more African nations challenge outdated colonial practices, will others take inspiration from Burkina Faso’s example? Re: Burkina Faso ...

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appointed Brigadier -General Nafiu Olakunle ,DG NYSC Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle, a distinguished artillery officer hailing from Ileogbo in the Aiyedire Local Government area, has been appointed as the Director-General of the esteemed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This significant appointment marks a moment of great pride not only for Ileogbo, Iwoland, and Osun State but for the nation as a whole, as a deserving individual has been acknowledged for his unwavering dedication, exemplary service, and steadfast commitment to fostering national progress. Anticipated to usher in a wave of positive change, Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle's leadership is poised to elevate the NYSC program, reinforcing its pivotal role in fostering unity and empowerment among the youth of Nigeria. Congratulations are in order for Brigadier-General Nafiu Olakunle on this momentous achievement, signifying a noteworthy triumph for Ileogbo, Iwoland, and t...