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I did not pay the sum of USD720,000 as alleged by the EFCC Chairman or USD840,000 as is being bandied about on the internet – Yahaya Bello
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds. Bello was reacting to the claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede that he withdrew $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s school fees before leaving office. The governor described the remark as misleading, stressing that the receipts in public domain were released by his lawyers. In a statement signed by his Media Officer, Ohiare Michael, the former governor said his children have been attending the American…
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‘Nigerian govt should admit wrongdoing’ – Ejimakor reacts to US report on Nnamdi Kanu
Aloy Ejimakor, the principal legal representative of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), responded on Saturday to the United States report regarding the Biafra activist. Ejimakor called on the Nigerian government to acknowledge its mistakes in Kanu’s trial and bring the prosecution to a swift conclusion, “without delay.” The US “2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria” highlighted that Nigerian security forces violated Kanu’s rights during his arrest and extradition, stating that he was arbitrarily detained in June 2021. In response to the report, Ejimakor praised the US for officially and openly recognizing the…
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(photos)Documents from school show evidence that Yahaya Bello paid school fees for family members in advance after withdrawing $720,000 from the state’s coffers
Evidence presented as exhibits suggests that Yahaya Bello purportedly used funds from the state treasury to pay in advance for the school fees of his family members, both current students and potential future enrollees, at the American International School of Abuja. A letter from the school to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirms that Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, deposited $845,852.84 into the school’s account since September 2021 as advance payment for the education of four family members until their graduation, with provisions made for any future family members to be enrolled. The document implicates Mr.…
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It is painful that Nigeria cannot power one major city – Peter Obi speaks on Tanzania’s successful electrification of all their major urban centers
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s inability to provide electricity to even one of its major cities, contrasting it with Tanzania’s successful electrification of all their major urban centers. Obi highlighted a World Bank report indicating that approximately 70 per cent of Tanzania’s 40 million rural inhabitants now have access to electricity, whereas Nigeria’s situation remains starkly different. His remarks coincide with reports of Tanzania, an East African nation, shutting down five hydroelectric stations due to surplus electricity in the national grid. This decision followed the achievement of sufficient…
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Nigerian naira is one of the world’s best-performing currencies today – President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu affirms his administration’s commitment to making tough decisions for the Nigerian populace, notwithstanding the immediate challenges that may accompany such actions. During a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands in The Hague on Thursday, April 25, President Tinubu remarked that Nigeria has weathered severe storms, expressing his resolve to face the consequences of his decisions, as they are ultimately geared towards the long-term welfare of the people. He emphasized that Nigerians possess significant self-assurance, and his unwavering belief in the Nigerian populace empowers him to take challenging decisions on their behalf. He is fully…
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Ogun state Governor appoints Tunde Onakoya Sports ambassador
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has designated Mr. Tunde Onakoya, the National Master of Chess and the current Guinness World Record Holder for the longest Chess Marathon in history, as the Sports Ambassador of the State. Governor Abiodun revealed this on Thursday during his meeting with Mr. Onakoya at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Additionally, he announced the initiation of the State Chess Competition to be conducted across all regions of the state in recognition of Mr. Onakoya’s accomplishments. Expressing admiration for the achievements of the National Chess Master on the global platform, Abiodun emphasized that such feats were…
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I lost a relationship because of my stance against premarital sex – Reality TV star, Ifu Ennada
Reality TV Star, Ifu Ennada has disclosed that her opposition to premarital sex led to the end of a relationship for her. The actress in a post on her Instagram page, shared a video where she stated that “I don’t believe in sex before marriage.” She captioned the video, “I’ll always say no to premarital s*x even if it breaks my heart. God over man.” In another post, the reality star stated that she was humiliated, mocked, and even disrespected by her partner because of her stance against premarital sex. Ifuennada wrote, “Because of my new life, I lost a…
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I have broken the jinx of ‘who is your father’ in Oyo politics – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State declared during a Students’ Legislative Summit that he has shattered the dominance of “who is your father” politics in the state. The summit, organized by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, and the Students’ Representative Council of the University of Ibadan, was attended by dignitaries including the Minister of State for Youth, Ayodele Olawande, and former Senate President Bukola Saraki, who was represented. Makinde emphasized that in the past, political success in Oyo State was often determined by familial connections, but he has successfully broken away from that…
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I have been married 20 years but I have never cooked in my home – Founder of Woodcapital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu
Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, the founder of Woodhall Capital, revealed that despite being married for 20 years and having children, she has never cooked in her household. Speaking on ‘The Diary Of A Naija Girl’ podcast, Hunponu-Wusu clarified that she has always been occupied with other responsibilities and thus hasn’t found the time for cooking or other household chores. The entrepreneur explained that her husband doesn’t mind her absence from the kitchen, suggesting that cooking might not be his preferred way of expressing affection. However, she noted that she engages in activities that her husband appreciates. She said, “I’ve been married…
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I was against my son playing chess, don’t discourage your children from their passion – Record-breaker, Tunde Onakoya’s dad says
Pa Onakoya, the father of Nigerian chess prodigy Tunde Onakoya, has admitted that he initially opposed his son’s involvement in chess. He confessed that during Tunde’s childhood, he would interrupt his chess matches to encourage him to prioritize his education. In a sideline interview with City Edge TV at Lagos airport on Wednesday, where he, along with his wife and numerous others, welcomed the Guinness World Record-breaker, the proud father shared this revelation. He said, “To me, Babatunde Onakoya is an angel because whatever he set his mind on you must succeed. “As a small child, when Tunde was playing…
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Nigerian boy Femi Ositade wins $3.5 million worth of scholarships from Harvard and 13 foreign universities
A 17-year-old Nigerian, Oluwafemi Ositade, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing full scholarships to several prestigious Ivy League universities in the United States, Canada, and Qatar. Ositade, a member of The Ambassadors College, Ota’s Class of 2023, has earned scholarships totaling over $3.5 million. His exceptional success is attributed to his outstanding performance in the SAT, where he achieved a perfect score in Math (800/800) and an impressive score of 760 out of 800 in reading and writing. Additionally, his CGPA of 4.04/4.0 from college contributed to his accomplishments. Ositade received 14 scholarship offers from renowned institutions, nine of…
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EFCC Chairman alleges that former Governor Yahaya Bello moved $720,000 from the state government’s account to a BDC and used some of it to pay his child’s school fees in advance
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has detailed an account of how the former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, purportedly transferred $720,000 from the state government’s account to a Bureau de Change (BDC), utilizing a portion of the funds to pay his child’s school fees in advance. In his address to the press, the EFCC Chairman refuted claims of being manipulated by anyone, as alleged by the former Governor. Olukoyede disclosed that he inherited the case upon assuming office and extended respect to Yahaya Bello by summoning him for questioning. According to Olukoyede, Bello…
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