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An official of the American International School, Abuja, on Wednesday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, paid a total of $1,606,763.68 in tuition fees for his children, including an advance payment of $845,852 for his young children to be enrolled in the school in the future. Nicholas Ojehomon, an auditor at the school, disclosed this while testifying as a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He confirmed that the payments covered Bello’s children’s tuition until graduation. According to him, the amount was paid in two tranches, with…

• Labour Party urges lawmakers to reconsider sanction• Lawyers condemn suspension, fault Senate leadership• Ezekwesili commends Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resilience• Akpoti-Uduaghan criticises suspension, vows to continue serving constituents• Oluremi Tinubu seeks respect for Senate, dismisses controversies• Moro, Kalu call for leniency, empathy towards Akpoti-Uduaghan’s aides Condemnation has trailed the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months over allegations of breaching Senate Standing Rules. The suspension followed the adoption of recommendations by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which investigated a petition against Akpoti-Uduaghan filed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti). In its report, the…

Wale Akinselure To commemorate the 83rd birthday of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the RCCG Joseph’s Palace, Lagos, provided care packages and settled the medical bills of five newborn babies. In a statement on Thursday, the church said the beneficiaries, born at the Lagos State Maternal and Child Centre, Amuwo Odofin, included three delivered through natural birth and two via caesarean section, adding that all five babies were born on March 2, 2025, the same day Pastor Adeboye marked his 83rd birthday. Led by the Assistant Pastor in charge of Youth Province…

Gospel artist, Sunmisola Agbebi, has released her highly anticipated album “Glory,” a collection of worship songs that reflect faith, surrender, and devotion. Sharing the heart behind the project, she said, “This is more than just songs, it’s a sound of worship, a cry of surrender, and a declaration of God’s faithfulness. Get ready to encounter His presence like never before!” The album features a mix of previously released and new tracks, each carrying a unique message of worship. “Adun,” which she released earlier with her husband Yinka Okeleye, is a heartfelt song of gratitude, celebrating Jesus as the source of…

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has ruled out complacency ahead of Fulham’s Premier League game against Brighton on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Fulham pulled off one of the biggest wins in their history last weekend when they defeated Manchester United in the round of 16 of the English FA Cup. The game ended 1-1 in normal time and wasdragged into a penalty shoot-out. Calvin Bassey was the star of the show, as he scored Fulham’s solitary goal and produced a brilliant defensive performance. Calvin bassey at Fulham (Photo credit: Imago) However, Fulham have a big game against Brighton at the American…

APC okays indirect primary for selection of candidateConcerns are mounting over the inability of prospective governorship candidates in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State to procure the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) expression of interest and nomination forms for the election. The party had recently placed an N40 million tag on the forms billed to elapse next week. Last week, leaders of the party who gathered in Enugu for the zonal congress, where they peacefully returned the Ali Odefa-led executive, had expressed their determination to restore the PDP to the zone beginning with the Anambra State governorship election.…

Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission has promoted 6,129 teaching and non-teaching staff in public secondary schools in the state. Chairman, Ekiti Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Rhoda Ojo, said the staff were those who were successful in the just-concluded 2022/2023 promotion exercise in the State. A statement from the Commission made available in Ado Ekiti on Thursday stated that the TESCOM boss disclosed this in Ado Ekiti during a forum for teaching and non-teaching staff of secondary schools. Ojo said that letters of promotion had been dispatched. “5,669 of the newly promoted staff are teachers while the remaining 460 are non-teaching…

The Ogun State Government has shut down four companies over industrial accidents and safety violations, including fatalities and hazardous working conditions. Quantum Steel Industry in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Council, and Xinfeng Plastics Limited along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were shut following incidents that resulted in deaths. An industrial explosion at Quantum Steels left fatalities and some victims hospitalised, while Xinfeng Plastics was closed after a machine operator, Ishaku Monday, was electrocuted. The Special Adviser to the Governor on the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) and Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Alhaji Farook Akintunde, said…

English Premier League club Nottingham Forest are working hard to renew the contract of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina before the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Aina’s future has been in the balance in recent weeks following his run of impressive performances for Forest and his tricky contract situation. The Nigerian striker has been in top form for the Tricky Trees, providing two goals and one assist in 27 appearances. His performances have even prompted links with Premier League champions Manchester City, who need to undergo a squad revamp. Ola Aina and Kyle Walker (Photo credit: Imago) Even though…

The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, ordered the final forfeiture of $1.4m alleged fraud proceeds linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji, in his ruling, held that the funds were proven to be proceeds of unlawful activities and must be forfeited to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, represented by its counsel, Bilkisu Buhari-Bala, had argued that the funds were traced to the account of Donatone Limited at Titan Trust Bank and was linked to fraudulent transactions. An affidavit deposed by EFCC investigator David Jayeoba detailed how…