Author: Khadijah Olowode

The Ogun State Police Command on Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, arrested and detained the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in the state, Hon. Ladi Adebutu. Adebutu is currently being detained at the Eleweran headquarters of the police command on allegations of vote buying and money laundering during the March 28 governorship election preferred against him by the Federal Government. It would be recalled that Adebutu returned to the country a few days ago after an alleged eight-month medical vacation abroad. Sources at the police headquarters said Adebutu was detained after honouring a previous…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there is hope of economic turnaround. Prince Abiodun, in his Christmas message on Sunday, 24 December, 2023, also urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirits of love, peace, and goodwill. The governor in a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, said the current hardship in the country occasioned by double digit inflation will soon give way as governments at the federal and state levels fashion out ways to ensure economic recovery and improved living conditions…

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. News of Akeredolu’s death was confirmed on Wednesday morning, 27 December, 2023. He died after long battle with Leukemia in a Lagos hospital where he was receiving medical attention. He was aged 67. Akeredolu was supposed to proceed on his second sojourn to the German hospital after his return to the country after spending three month medical leave in the Western European country. He took another three month medical leave earlier this month after handing over to his Deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa who has been acting until the announcement of his demise.…

The Senator, representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has congratulated the Christian faithfuls on the celebration of Christmas. She wished the Nigerian Christian community a memorable celebration, full of joy and happiness. Senator Adebule enjoined Nigerians to exploit the opportunity of the celebration of Jesus to renew their hope of a wonderful, secure and prosperous nation. She also encouraged all Nigerians to imbibe the teachings and character traits of Jesus as an important factor to Nigeria’s journey to eternal greatness. She expressed her appreciation to Christians for voting the All Progressives Congress (APC)…

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives. President Tinubu has therefore directed security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits. The President also directed immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded. While condoling with the government and the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the envoys of death, pain, and sorrow…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Ghali Umar Na’aba is dead, reports thegazellenews.com The ex-Reps Speaker died early this morning, Wednesday, 27 December, 2023, at an Abuja hospital after a brief illness. He was aged 65. Na’aba was the House of Representatives Speaker from 1999 to 2003. He became Speaker after the resignation of Salisu Buhari over certificate forgery scandal. He served only one term as an House of Representatives member.

Many passengers in Abuja on Boxing Day, Tuesday, 26 December, 2023 took advantage of 50% discount in public transportation fares as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com At Jabi Motor Park, three Borno Express Buses of 16-passenger sitting capacity loaded and got 54 all passengers on their manifest refunded half of the fare they paid to Maiduguri from Abuja. Passengers who left with buses that left earlier than the three just before the monitoring team got involved to create the awareness in Borno Express Park, rued missing out on the presidential largess when they were informed on phone of…

The Yobe State Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has awarded Governor Mai Mala Buni with the “Inclusive Governance” award for his administration fairness to all ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds. Yobe state CAN Chairman, Bishop Yohanna Audu, and leaders of the association presented the award to the governor on Tuesday during a christmas homage to him at the Government House, Damaturu. “You won this prestigious award because of your style of leadership that carries everybody along irrespective of tribe, region, or religion,” Audu said. The association commended Governor Buni for appointing people from all faiths and ethnic…

By Emmanuel Oladesu He was prepared for the job and the rigour of discharging the huge tasks of governance in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous and highly heterogeneous country. The outcome of the February 25 presidential poll, particularly the vote spread, attested to the true picture of a political colossus with a national outlook; an experienced, tested and trusted leader who commands a national acceptability. The road was rough and laced with thorns. The journey was long and tortious. There were predictable distractions on the way. But, he was not distracted by the obstacles, the antics of detractors, the encounters that…

President Bola Tinubu has said that the federal and sub-national governments of Nigeria have the mutual responsibility of ensuring the country’s peace and stability. Speaking during a meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday, 26 December, 2023, the President reiterated his condemnation of the latest killings in Plateau State. Addressing the Governors, the President issued a stern directive to security agencies to halt the carnage in Plateau State and intensify the pursuit of those responsible for the recent tragic events in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas. Condoling with the victims, President Tinubu…

The Special Investigation Team put up by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to probe the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria during the tenure of Godwin Emefiele has summoned the Chairman of Titan Trust Bank, Chief Tunde Lemo to appear before it unfailingly on Thursday, 28 December, 2023, reports thegazellenews.com Lemo, a former Deputy Director of the Apex Bank, was ordered to appear before the team alongside with two shareholders of the Bank: Cornelius Vink and Raul Savara unfailingly at 2pm on Thursday, 28 December, 2023. The invitation letter dated Sunday, 24 December, 2023, was signed by Eloho Okpoziakpo, Head…

Jewelrybyquila, a fashion brand, has announced plans to begin operations of its high-end jewelry and watches in Nigeria. Michael Oni, Jewelrybyquila’s Chief Executive Officer, in a statement, said the company aims to redefine elegance for individuals who appreciate the finer things of life. According to him, the company is committed to craftsmanship and attention to detail; and provides an unparalleled customer experience from personalized assistance in selecting the perfect piece to ensuring a smooth purchasing process. “Jewelrybyquila offers a wide range of meticulously crafted pieces that cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of its discerning clientele. Each timepiece is…

Nigerian actor, ‘Doyin Hassan and his wife, Oladunni Akomolafe have announced the arrival of their first child after 24 years. Hassan, widely known for his roles in the Mount Zion Faith Ministries movie took to his Instagram account on Monday, 25 December, 2023, to reveal this. The baby is female. He wrote: “God is Faithful!!!! After 24 years of toils and struggles. He came forth at last!!!! Our beautiful baby girl is a great testimony of God’s faithfulness.” Doyin Hassan is a veteran actor who has acted in many films but mostly known for his roles in the Christian gospel…

Implementing the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s for 50% discount on transport fares for Nigerians during the yuletide got a serious boost as 128 travellers from Abuja bound for destinations in the North: Gombe, Bauchi, Yola and Maiduguri were freighted to their destinations paying only half of the transport fares charged for each of their destinations. The north bound passengers got immediate reimbursement of 50% of the transport fares paid on boarding their vehicles, by the Chairman of the Association of Luxury Bus Owners (ALBON)’s Task Force on the Implementation of the discount, Chief Clement Okuefuna who personally conducted…

The Chairman of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Razaq Olusola Ajala has disclosed that his administration will finance eye surgery for 152 residents of the council area. The Council Boss disclosed this on Friday, 22 December, 2023, while speaking at the distribution of food items, chicken and clothing material to residents of the council area. Over 2000 residents benefitted from the Christmas packages at the event which took place at the council secretariat in Ilupeju. The event was championed by the Wife of the Chairman, Mrs Kehinde Muheebah Ajala. The Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Council Boss stated that the 152 residents who…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a contractor, James Okwete, in connection with the ongoing probe into the N37 billion allegedly laundered by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development under former Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk. A top EFCC official, who confided in our correspondent on Sunday, said the contractor had made useful statements concerning Umar-Farouk and former directors-general of the ministry. The development coincides with the probe of three other ministers, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, for graft estimated at N150 billion. “It is not only Umar-Farouk we are investigating. Three other former…

By: Moses Owopade, Accra An international organisation with headquarters in the United States of America, Women in Africa has called on fellow women not to lay back in economic activities. The President of the organisation, Barrister Ivie Ihensekhien-Eraga in a special message to all members across Africa said, women are the major instrument that can ensure true development of the society. The President lamented bitterly on the way most women depend on the husbands for the upkeep of the family. She said, though it is the responsibility of the men to provide for the family but, the global economic challenge…

Nigerians have been enjoined to foster better relationships and promote peace with their neighbors as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr (Pastor) Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, who made the plea in his goodwill message to Christians and Nigerians in general, said since Christmas is a special time of year, it is a time for reflection and assessment of our interests and ties with others to seek solutions to areas of misunderstanding so as to and foster a better relationship that will bring about a lasting peace and prosperity…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has urged Christians and Nigerians in general to imbibe Jesus Christ’s virtues of love, peace and perseverance as part of efforts at making the country great. In her Christmas message to Christians and Nigerians in general, Princess Orelope-Adefulire also urged them not to relent in their support and prayers for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, noting that making the country great involves collective efforts of all: the government and the governed. “Christmas is a period to rejoice and jubilate over the birth of our Lord…

By: Moses Owopade, Accra The Vice President of Ghana Psychic and Traditional Healers Association, Alh. Oluwatoyin Irewumi, popularly called Alhaji Baba Fear God has declared that the youths should desist from consulting traditional healers for ritual money. He expressed disappointment at the way youths are looking for money by all means these days. Baba Fear God said it is disappointing that youths are no longer willing to engage in education or vocation that will make them better people in future. He said he had always drive away youth coming to his centre requesting for ritual money. “We are Africans and…