Author: Khadijah Olowode

By Sean Polote It’s no news again that Nigerian afro pop icon and business mogul, ICE K has come to stay following his recent venture into the leisure industry. Thursday, 28 December, 2023 was a day of its kind when the ‘Amazingly’ crooner unveiled his latest all in one multi million naira suites designed to service those with tastes and class alongside with his birthday celebration at 1A/B, Ice Empire Close, Harmony Estate off College Road, Ogba, Lagos. The foreign standard all ensuite service apartment will not only leave your jaw agape with its roof top garden ambience and touch…

(Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, January 5, 2024) At 14, Ogunwande left his father’s house for the clinic of a renowned olóòlà, the penis stylist in Akeetan, his Oyo hometown, and declared his mission to have the foreskin of his manhood surgically removed. “Mo fe da’ko,” he told the baba of his intention to be circumcised. The baba shot him a knowing look, fetched his surgical tools and intoned some words to himself. As directed, a bare Ogunwande lay spread-eagled, wrapping his arms around a giant gourd that passes for a surgical table while the olóòlà set to work.…

Veteran Yoruba actor, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, a.k.a. Baba Olofa Ina is dead. The 73-year old actor was said to have died on Thursday, 4 January, 2024 in his hometown of Ede. Chief Adedeji Aderemi, also known as Baba Olowe was until his death, the Sobaloju of Edeland. He is a renowned name in the contemporary Yoruba theatre. He was born into the family of Late Chief AbdulSalam Aderemi and Late Madam Aisha Aderemi of Jagun- Olukosi compound, Ede in Osun State on 15th May, 1950 during the reign of Late Oba John Adetoyese Laoye, then Timi of Ede Land. He…

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has won the 2023 Governor of the Year Award by the Sun Newspapers and 2023 Silverbird Man of the Year Award The Awards were communicated in separate letters to the governor by the two media establishments. The Sun, in a letter signed by its Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief, Onuoha Ukeh, dated November 20, said the award was in recognition of Governor Abiodun’s strides in Ogun State, turning the state into an industrial giant, while also improving its revenue base. The letter said: “The management and staff of The Sun Publishing Limited, publishers of Daily Sun, Saturday…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Executive Directors in two agencies under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy: The two agencies are: Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Those appointed according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, are: Ms. Vivian C. Richard Edet, Executive Director, Finance & Administration, NPA; Engr. Olalekan Badmus, Executive Director, Marine & Operations, NPA; Engr. Ibrahim Abba Umar, Executive Director, Engineering & Technical Services, NPA; Mr. Jibril Abba, Executive Director, Maritime Labour & Cabotage…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the yuletide free train service till Sunday, 7 January, 2024 to allow more Nigerians who are yet to return to their stations enjoy the benefit. The extension was announced on Thursday, 4 January, 2024, via a press statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The Federal Government announced a free train service on all serviced routes and 50% rebate on road transportation from Thursday, 21 December, 2023 to Thursday, 4 January, 2024 on specific routes to reduce the burden of high cost of…

The Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that it has uncovered an ungodly plan between the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hale Gabriel Longpet and the candidate of the SDP in the November Governorship Election, Murtala Yakub Ajaka, to tamper with electoral materials in order to compromise the outcome of an inspection. In a statement issued by the Spokesperson/ Director of Media and Publicity of the Kogi APC Campaign, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the party said it is exposing an unholy alliance uncovered through the leaked text messages from the REC to some INEC…

A staff of Dangote Group has spoken on what officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were asking for when they stormed the Lagos office of the Group on Thursday, 4 January, 2024, thegazellenews.com can confirmed. According to the staff, who preferred not to be named, stated that the officials of the Anti-graft were asking for documents on the company’s forex deals and transactions with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during the era of Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Apex Bank. “They (the EFCC officials) asked for the documents on forex transactions with the CBN,” the staff confirmed.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has assured the public that there is no imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. This assurance was contained in a press statement by the company signed by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye on Wednesday, 3 January, 2024. “NNPC Ltd. urges Nigerians to disregard unfounded rumours and assures them that there are no plans for an upward review of the PMS price. Motorists nationwide are advised against engaging in panic buying, as there is presently ample availability of PMS across the country,” the statement said. ReplyForwardAdd…

Coach Sebastine Broderick-Imasuen who led the Golden Eaglets to win the inaugural U16 World Cup (now U17) in China in 1985 is dead. Brodericks died on Wednesday morning, 3 January, 2023. The late coach had been bed-ridden for months now. He was reportedly suffering from stroke and diabetes. The former footballer also led the Golden Eaglets to the second edition of the cadet World Cup in Canada in 1987 where they finished in second position after losing to the defunct Soviet Union in the final via penalty kicks after the match ended 1-1 after full and extra time. He was…

A man has been arrested for attempting to hit officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency LASBCA) with a charm, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that the incident took place on Tuesday, 2 January, 2024, while the agency officials were on routine monitoring exercise at Musical Village, Awolowo Road, Ikorodu. Thegazellenews.com learnt that it took the intervention of the security personnel attached to the monitoring team before the man could be arrested and later handed over to the police for further investigation. Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASBCA, Arch. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki condemned the increasing attack of…

Nigerian Media, both online and TV platforms, were recently awash with reports that “Prince Isah Ado-Bayero,” the son of Kano Emir, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero joined the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewure II, on a crossover night church service into the year 2024. https://prnigeria.com/2024/01/03/emir-kano-benin-crossover/ But a fact check done by PRNigeria revealed that “Prince Isah Ado-Bayero” is not the son of the current Emir of Kano, but a son of the late Emir of Kano, Sir Muhammadu Sanusi. Prince Isah Ado-Bayero is also an uncle to the deposed 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The false claim of…

By Temitope Ajayi As the new year 2024 begins with a positive outlook, Nigerians can look forward to a great and economically rewarding year as the Federal Government is set to launch a massive consumer credit system in the country. While seeking the mandate of Nigerians during the last electioneering season, President Bola Tinubu was big and loud on the catalytic effect of consumer credit in driving economic recovery, growth and development, in boosting industrial production and as a strong weapon against corruption. Long before he declared for the Presidency of Nigeria, President Tinubu had been a big advocate of…

The residents of Imota Local Council Development Area, on Tuesday, 2 January, 2023, came out in hundreds as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, inaugurated the newly constructed 80-bed maternal and child hospital in Imota, Lagos. The hospital which was facilitated by the House of Representatives member, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency Babajimi Benson was constructed by the Office of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaker Abbas said the hospital was not only about inaugurating a building but also reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of all Nigerians.…

The New Year began in Lagos State with a harvest of dividends. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, inaugurated four key infrastructure projects conceived and facilitated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila. The Governor commissioned a three-storey 80-bed Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital sited at Iyun in Aralile Community in Surulere. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives remodelled a decrepit Primary Health Centre on the 5,000sq meters site and turned the facility to a full fledged secondary medical infrastructure. The hospital, which was handed over to the State Government for operation, will relieve the…

Being a footballer is such a rewarding profession. In this modern era, footballers are also amongst the richest celebrities who enjoy luxury as a normal way of life. They ride expensive cars, live in multi-million dollar houses and of course, own private jets! Knowing how expensive private jets can be, anyone who owns one or more must be wealthy. Just like top foreign footballers like Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar etc own private jets; it’s good you know African footballers are also in the league. Curious to know African footballers with private jets? Check them out in this article: Mohamed Salah Mohamed…

To verify details and move beyond speculation, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, convened a critical meeting on Tuesday, 2 January, 2023, at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja with a reporter from a news outlet. They discussed the outlet’s December 30th report on alleged corrupt practices in rapid degree issuance at a Cotonou university, aiming to deepen the investigation and initiate relevant actions. The investigation into Ecole Superieure de Gestion et de Technologies (ESGT) in Cotonou reveals a concerning situation where degrees are allegedly awarded in as little as six weeks, bypassing standard academic procedures like application, registration, coursework,…

Arouca midfielder Morlaye Sylla has had his dreams of representing his country at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations dashed after he was left out of Guinea’s squad for the tournament following a disagreement with the team’s head coach. Guinea’s preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have taken an unexpected turn, with midfielder Morlaye Sylla being notably absent from the squad. The exclusion follows a controversial incident involving a prized jersey, accusations, and a locker room dispute. Vinicius Junior jersey incident Sylla, who has been an important fixture at Portuguese club, Arouca, found himself at the centre…

The statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of January 1, 2024, waving off President Bola Tinubu’s new year message is a testament to the party’s incapacity to serve as a sensible or credible opposition party. If the status of opposition party were a contested one, the PDP would still miserably fail to pass muster. Democratic opposition politics is not exactly about being a masterclass of incivility or casting crude aspersions without justification. It is also not about haughty display of ignorance of essential social and economic policy or willful blindness to the administration’s bold and courageous efforts to raise…

By Olorunfunmi Quadri Adeniyi Higher education is tertiary education leading to the award of an academic degree. Higher education, which makes up a component of post-secondary, third-level, or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education. This consists of universities, colleges and polytechnics that offer formal degrees beyond high school or secondary school education. Many will take the path of education and many will take other paths like; business, handwork, entrepreneurship and so on. However, if you are among those who will take the path of education, this piece is for…