Heartbreaking news hit as tanker explosion occurs in Karamin Rami Village and claims the lives of seven people with 1 person injured.

The incident was reported by the Public relations officer in Niger State, he stated that it occurred on the 4th of March around 6:30pm.

He revealed that the accident occurred after the tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit lost its balance on the poorly maintained road.

The tanker collapsed close to a rice field where farmers were present, and spilled in the area.

“The inferno engulfed the farmland, destroying the entire rice field, including fruits and vegetation. As at the time of filing this report, seven lives were lost, with one person injured.”

In the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, charged with an alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud, significant revelations emerged during the recent court proceedings. On March 6, 2025, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, heard testimonies shedding light on financial transactions linked to the defendant.

Advance Payment of Children’s School Fees

Nicholas Ojehomon, an internal auditor at the American International School of Abuja (AISA), testified about the advance payment of school fees for Yahaya Bello’s children. Also, he identified the children as Zayan Bello, Zara Bello, Farid Bello, Na’ima Bello, and Nana Fatima Bello, each admitted in different academic years.

Ojehomon revealed that in 2021, Ali Bello, a cousin of Yahaya Bello, contacted AISA to prepay the children’s tuition fees in U.S. dollars until their graduation. In addition, the payments amounted to $90,074 for Farid Bello, $87,470 for Zara Bello, $26,241 for Na’ima Bello, and $18,707 for Nana Bello.

Financial Documentation and Refunds

The prosecution presented various documents, including AISA admission letters, prepaid tuition agreements, payment records, email correspondences between Ali Bello and the school, and account statements from TD Bank USA and AISA.

These were admitted as exhibits without objection. Additionally, a letter from AISA to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) indicated a refund of $750,910.84 to the EFCC, with instructions for the refund to be made to a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) account.

Testimony on Kogi State Government House Account

Williams Abimbola, a compliance officer with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), testified about the Kogi State Government House account, revealing total credits of ₦53.56 billion and debits of ₦53.55 billion between January 2019 and December 2020. Also, she confirmed multiple ₦10 million withdrawals made in favor of Abdulsalam Hudu on December 12, 2018, processed via over-the-counter cheques.

American International School of Abuja

The American International School of Abuja, established in 1993, is a private, non-profit, coeducational institution offering programs from preschool through grade 12.

Located in Nigeria’s capital, AISA serves a diverse, multicultural community, providing a U.S.-based curriculum accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

The school year comprises two semesters, running from August to June, with approximately 182 instructional days. AISA’s mission is to “Challenge, Collaborate, Empower: Inspiring Global Citizens to be Lifelong Learners.”

Following these testimonies, Justice Nwite adjourned the trial to March 7, 2025, for continuation. The proceedings are closely monitored, given the serious nature of the allegations against the former governor.

Maria João Diogo, wife of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, is reportedly struggling to adjust to life in Manchester after moving from Lisbon.

She married Amorim in 2013 and relocated to England with their two children when he took over as United’s manager in November.

However, according to reports, she is finding it hard to settle into the city’s gloomy weather, with the constant rain, wind, and dark nights proving to be a challenge.

Maria, a successful interior designer and businesswoman, is not the first to struggle with life in Manchester.

Ángel Di María’s wife, Jorgelina Cardoso, famously disliked the city during his short stint at Old Trafford, and now it seems Maria is facing similar difficulties.