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Bill Gates

September 4, 2024

Bill Gates urges Nigerian leaders to prioritise welfare of citizens

Mr Gates advised the government to focus on the areas that would make the greatest difference on its citizens.

Bill Gates
September 4, 2024

Nigeria gets highest financial aid in Africa, Bill Gates says 

“We spend a lot in Asia. But we spend even more in Africa. The country we spend the most in Africa is Nigeria,” said Bill Gates.

Bill Gates
May 13, 2024

Melinda resigns from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, pockets additional $12.5 billion

Ms Gates said the terms of her agreement with her ex-husband, Bill, allow her to leave with “an additional $12.5 billion to commit to my work on behalf of women and families.”

Melinda French Gates
April 29, 2024

Tinubu, Bill Gates hold meeting on making tax collection easier for Nigerian govt

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is investing in technology to ensure transparency and government accountability.

President Bola Tinubu in a meeting with Microsoft founder Bill Gates
March 12, 2024

Mr Ibu, Robin Williams, Amy Winehouse and the price of fame

If Rihanna were unseasoned, these harsh criticisms could drive her over the edge, just as they have driven crazy several entertainers throughout the ages. 

Mr Ibu, Robin Williams, Amy Winehouse and Rihanna
June 22, 2023

Japa: Like Bill Gates, I support Nigerians fleeing abroad; brain drain will become ‘brain gain’, says Obi

“I have always preached and maintained this same position that ‘Our brain drain today will be our brain gain tomorrow’.”

BILL GATES & PETER OBI
June 19, 2023

Tinubu restates commitment to prioritise health, safety of Nigerians

He said that the development of a country was critically tied to the health of its people.

President Bola Tinubu
October 20, 2021

Doctors place Queen Elizabeth on royal rest

She is resting at Windsor Castle, the world’s oldest inhabited castle.

Queen Elizabeth
August 3, 2021

Melinda pockets $76 billion as Bill and Melinda Gates finalise divorce after 27 years

A net worth of about $152 billion means both Bill and Melinda could walk away with around $76 billion each.

July 22, 2021

22-year-old arrested for hacking celebrities, politicians’ Twitter accounts

The U.S. authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man for hacking into at least 130 Twitter accounts, mostly belonging to politicians and celebrities.

Twitter