Author: Olamide Obayemi

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said investment opportunities abound in the state that require the buying-in of foreign investors. Prince Abiodun spoke at a meeting with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at the ongoing Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days, in Rabat, Morocco on Friday, 6 December, 2024. The Governor listed some of the projects to include livestock value addition, timber processing, renewable energy, and investments in the power sector. Additionally. Prince Abiodun also said Ogun State is exploring opportunities for the establishment of an automotive assembly plant and extending the…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration in the past over five years has carried out unprecedented turn-around in all the critical sectors of the state economy, describing it as ‘silent economic revolution’. He added that despite the humongous infrastructural deficit his government inherited upon assumption of office in 2019, especially in the area of roads at the boarder communities and Federal highways, he has been able to drastically ameliorate the situation in the best interests of the people in the State. Prince Abiodun made this known on Friday, 6 December, 2024 during the 14th Annual…

The founder of Demola Okeowo Foundation (DOF), Dr. Ademola Okeowo has applauded the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for empowering the youth and women and spreading developmental projects across the state. He noted that infrastructure, especially road networks, was necessary to open up the state for more investment opportunities. Speaking at the distribution of food items and other forms of empowerment to over 200 less privileged and the vulnerable, held at the St. John’s Anglican Church Hall, Oke Sopen, Ijebu-Igbo, Dr. Okeowo said the state is lucky to have a visionary leader who is working around the clock to…

Ogun State has emerged as the Best Overall Performing State in Digital Technology Development. This is the result of the collaborations between the State Government and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, as well as startups, towards advancing the digital economy. Previously, the State had received several awards in the sector, including the Most Digitally Compliant State in 2023 by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Best State in e-Governance Implementation Category by the National Council on Communications & Digital Economy (NCCDE), just to mention a few. Speaking while presenting the award at the 12th Regular Meeting of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled the House of Representatives member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere. PDP expelled Ugochinyere over gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. His expulsion was contained in a letter from the Ideato LGA chapter of PDP, dated 5 December, 2024, and signed by the LGA Chairman, Hon. ThankGod Okeke, and the Secretary, Onyebuchi Umeh. The letter was addressed to the state chairman of the party. The expulsion followed the report of the party’s disciplinary committee, dated 27…

There is tension in Anambra State over the whereabouts of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala (Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi) and his driver It was gathered Archbishop was last seen on Friday, 6 November, 2024 when he embarked on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the State. As of the time of filing this report, it is unclear if the Archbishop and his driver were abducted. A prayer alert issued by the Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi on Saturday, urged intercessory prayers for the Archbishop. It reads, “PRAYER ALERT from BISHOP…

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has hailed the Hybrid Power Plant project commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde as a “giant leap” in the quest of the State to have energy sufficiency. The Speaker described the project as a testament to the Governor’s visionary leadership in the State. The Hybrid Power Project, comprising 10mw gas-fired power generation and 1mw PV solar solution, will provide reliable electricity to key facilities, including Government offices, Healthcare facilities, Schools, and Economic hubs. The Speaker commended the Governor shortly after attending the commissioning of the project at the…

President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), sacking Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President replaced all three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. Onanuga, who confirmed that Tinubu removed one of the board members, Donatus Eyinnah Nwankpa, added that Hon Mark C. Okoye retains his position as the Commission’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on the 16-member board, one more member…

Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, Ibadan-born Islamic preacher, is dead. Details of his death were sketchy as at press time. TheGazelleNews.com confirmed from the Facebook page of another preacher, Sheikh Taofeeq Akewugbagold.

The Kwara State Government has demoted the school teacher accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, the state capital. Hajia Fatimoh Hamzat Nike was demoted by two grade levels, according to a joint statement in Ilorin by the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar. The government said, “The investigative panel set up on the matter found Hajia Hamzat Fatimoh Nike guilty of fighting on duty, use of foul language, insubordination, and…

Abubakar Hassan, a prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara state, on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 told an Ilorin High Court how N5 billion UBEC funds was allegedly misappropriated under his administration. The trial of the former governor and his finance commissioner, Ademola Banu, over alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N5.78 billion got underway on Wednesday before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High siting in Ilorin. The former governor and his finance commissioner among other things were accused to have conspired to steal money meant for…

Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma, was the reason he considered marriage. The singer explained that if it wasn’t for Chioma, he wouldn’t have gotten married. Davido spoke in a recent episode of The Morning Hustle podcast. “My wedding was the happiest day of my life. Chioma has been my girl for 12 years so it was only right I married her. I was already famous before we met but I wasn’t big then. “If it wasn’t her [Chioma], I’m not getting married. There’s no point,” Davido said. Recall that Davido…

A Jigawa State High Court presided over by Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin-Kudu, has sentenced four people to death by hanging over charges of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide. The convicts include a husband, wife, the wife’s brother, and her sister, all found guilty of murdering Salamatu Musa, a 30-year-old woman accused of witchcraft. The judgment followed an extensive legal process that began in 2019, when the convicts were arrested and prosecuted. The accused, identified as Hassan Isah (55), Adama Yahaya (42), Abdullahi Yahaya (35), and Maryam Daso Yahaya (28), were all residents of Kwan-Dole Village, Mallam-Madori Local Government Area. The…

At least 12 passengers people died in a road accident on the night of Tuesday,3 December, 2024 in Yobe State. The crash occurred along the Baimari-Geidam road, specifically at Km 20, Chelluri village, at around 10:00 pm. The Yobe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Livinus Yilzoom, confirmed the sad development. Aqcording to Yilzoom, the accident involved a stationary Howo truck with registration number MAG831ZR, belonging to DAN Nene Construction Company, and a Sharon mini bus with registration number BAU124YF. The mini-bus ran into the truck and caught fire, burning the 12 occupants beyond recognition. Preliminary…

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has announced that four of its officers implicated in the theft of ₦43.16 million from a total of ₦74.95 million recovered during an unauthorized arrest at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have been suspended The NPF Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024, explained that the officers—DSP Peter Ejike, Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and Sergeant Talabi Kayode, all attached to Zone 7 Headquarters—were found guilty of conspiring to tamper with exhibits, abuse of office, and other acts of misconduct. The officers, according to Adejobi, led…

The Federal Government has announced that low-income earners are now permitted to withdraw their total retirement savings from their monthly pension pending the approval of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. This is according to a recent memo by the National Pension Commission, which was signed by the Head of the Surveillance Department of Pencom, simply identified as A.M Salem. With the amendment, retirees with monthly or quarterly N23,333.33, pensions representing one-third of the N70,000 minimum wage are allowed to withdraw their pension. The latest development followed the new section 4.1 (g) of the revised regulation on the administration of retirement and terminal…

The federal government has explained that it is yet to take action on 60 private jets that operate in the country without payment of import duties amounting to several billions due to various court cases. The Nigeria Customs Service spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this disclosure during a chat with newsmen on Tuesday, 3 December, 2024 while filing questions on the verification exercise for private jet owners. Reacting to the development on why NCS has not grounded the private jets, Maiwada blamed several court cases. “There are issues that border on some court processes, and any disclosure will very much interfere…

More than 12 people are feared dead in Yar Tasha village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State following a suspected bomb explosion in the area. It was gathered that the explosive device, reportedly planted by bandits, detonated on a busy section of the road. The attack was directed at travellers and residents in the area. The incident, it was gathered occurred around 8am on the morning of Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 after a commercial driver conveying passengers to Dansadau town ran on the device suspected to be planted by bandits. This is the second time an explosive device would be…

President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 suffered a setback as the Senate suspended action on the proposed legislations. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided during the plenary made this disclosure on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 The red chamber further instructed the Committee on Finance to stay action on the public hearing pending the time the agitation in the public space is addressed. This comes as the Senate constituted a special committee to meet with the executive branch and work with the federal government to resolve the issues surrounding the tax reform bills. “In…

A bill seeking to create ‘Coastal State’ out of the present Ondo State has scaled through the first reading at the Senate on Wednesday, 4 December, 2024. The bill sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim representing Ondo South Senatorial District is seeking constitutional amendment to allow creation of coastal state from Ondo State. Ibrahim had sought for the creation of the coastal state to allow speedy development of the riverine communities in the Southern Senatorial District of Ondo State.