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Yahaya Bello responds to outcry over $720,000 advance payment for children’s school fees.

The immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying $720,000 from the state treasury for his children’s tuition fees. The chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, on Tuesday, accused Mr Bello of stealing...

EFCC Chair summoned to court for alleged contempt in relation to attempt to arrest Yahaya Bello

The Kogi State High Court in Lokoja, on Friday, ordered the chairperson of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on 13 May to show why he should not be jailed for allegedly disobeying its order. The judge, I.A....

Tinubu Names CEOs for Two Government Agencies

The president anticipates that the new leaders of these crucial agencies will fulfill their responsibilities with the highest level of dedication to the country. The article "Tinubu appoints CEOs for two agencies" was first published on NewslodgeNigeria.

Preparation cost for Jollof rice increases by 29.3%

The cost of preparing a pot of jollof rice, a popular delicacy among Nigerians, rose from N13,106 in October to N16,955 in March 2024, a report has said. SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a geopolitical intelligence platform, disclosed the 29.3 per...

Tinubu holds meeting with Dutch PM, emphasizes Nigeria’s potential to lead in clean energy for Europe and the world

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands at his official residence, known...

Official reports Navy’s arrests of over 14 crude oil vessels in four months

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State said the state government will continue to support the Nigerian Navy to achieve its mandate of fighting criminalities in the waterways, and oil theft. Governor Fubara said this in a meeting with the Chief...

The engineer who prevented an air disaster

A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, has shared a story of how the quick actions of an aircraft engineer prevented a potential disaster on an Ibom Airlines flight on Thursday. Mr Abah recounted the...

Candidate accosted by JAMB for wearing hijab completes exam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said the candidate who faced discrimination over the use of hijab at a Lagos centre where she sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was allowed the entire two hours to complete...

Scores left homeless after rainstorm causes destruction in Ekiti villages

Residents of Omu and Ijelu Ekiti, two neighbouring communities in Oye Local Government Area of the Ekiti State, on Wednesday, counted their losses as rainstorm blew off rooftops and destroyed the walls of their houses. As of the time of...

Governor Otti Directs Prosecution of Officers Responsible for Death of Businessman Involved in Bribe Payment

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state, Kene Onwuemelie, to ensure the prosecution of police officers involved in the killing of a businessman in the state. The businessman, Emmanuel Okocha, PREMIUM TIMES...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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