Author: Khadijah Olowode

Niyi Ogbaro,the husband of former back-up vocalist for Lagbaja, Ego Ogbaro,is dead. According to Nigerian Journalist, Chris Kehinde, Ogbaro died in the United States on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023. Sharing the photo of the couple via his Instagram page on Thursday, 31 August, 2023, he wrote “Ohh No Victor Niyi Ogbaro this can’t be true. Victor, husband of Ego died today from what I just learnt. May his soul Rest In Peace.” Ego, born Nwakaego Iheanacho, got married to Ogbaro in 2009. They, however, lived apart for a while. Niyi Ogbaro,the husband of former back-up vocalist for Lagbaja, Ego Ogbaro,is…

The Nigeria Union of Journalists is set to honour the Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Amb. Sarafa Tunji Isola for his outstanding performance in coordinating, promoting and protecting the interest of the nation and its people in the UK. This was disclosed by the National President of NUJ, Chris Isiguzo, who led a delegation of other national officers of the union, during a courtesy visit to the office of the Nigeria’s UK envoy. Isiguzo commended Isola for transforming activities and operations at the High Commission, saying that his efforts had not only contributed immensely to the enhancement of…

The Kano State Government has sacked the Chief Medical Director of Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital, Dr Yunusa Sunusi over alleged negligence of duty. The latest development came barely three weeks after the hospital was reopened for alleged negligence of duty and “capacity to drive the government’s policies of free consultation, admission and treatment”. The sack of Sunusi is contained in a statement signed and issued to media houses on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 by the Public Relations Officer, Hospital Management Board, Samira Sulaiman According to Sulaiman, the board in an unscheduled visit to hospitals under its care went to the…

By Muiz Banire, PhD, SAN Since the new democratic dispensation in Nigeria, the issue of the inclusion of ‘technocrats’ in the composition of cabinets at the federal and State levels have been a controversial one. Technocrats, as used and generally acceptable by the stakeholders in the political environment, are those with competencies in certain fields but are not politicians or active participants in politics. Except at the local government level in which the cabinets are often populated by the politicians, at the other two levels of governance, ‘technocrats’ often featured prominently in the composition of cabinets. Should this be, or…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Osun, has announced the suspension of an additional 26 members of the party for alleged anti-party activities, after expelling 84 members for the same reason on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023. The suspension is contained in a statement signed and issued on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 by Osun APC Chairman Sooko Lawal,. According to Lawal, the suspension is due to complaints and allegations of factionalisation of the party brought against the affected members. “Following complaints of anti-party activities, the State Executive Committee of the Osun State chapter of the APC constituted a…

Federal Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has lauded Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, for transforming the state since he took the reins of government. Umahi, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor alongside officials of the Ministry, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, on Thursday, 31 August, 2023, described Makinde as great evidence in infrastructure development, noting that the governor is one of the few governors putting the welfare of his people first. According to Umahi, Governor Makinde deserved to be commended highly for not waiting to get a commitment for refund from the Federal Government before going…

The Lagos State government has disclosed that no fewer than 2,588 children were sexually and emotionally abused during various domestic violence recorded in the state between August 2022 and July 2023. The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Justice and Solicitor-General for the state, Ms. Titilayo Shitta-Bey, made this disclosure on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 during media briefing as part of activities to flag off the 2023 Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, themed ‘Not in my Lagos. Represented by the Executive Secretary, of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, she added that 40 per…

Haruna Kolo, the ex-Chief of Protocol and ex-IPPIS Desk Officer at the Federal Character Commission (FCC) who has been declared wanted on the order of the House of Representatives Committee probing alleged job racketeering in the Commission and some other government agencies, is on the street begging for forgiveness. Kolo had attended the sitting of the Committee once making unsubstantiated allegations against the Chairman of the Commission, Dr Muheeba Dankaka. Subsequent sittings of the committee and further revelations by victims of the job scam perpetrated by Kolo exonerated Dr Dankaka and since then Kolo has been on the run, despite…

The Lagos State chapter of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has elected new officials to lead the chapter for the next two years. Those elected include Atinuke Owolabi, as new Chairman; Bosede Oyekunle, as Vice Chairman; Ayodolapo Bello, General Secretary; ,Suwebat Oriyomi Abubakar as Assistant General Secretary; and Zansi Adebowale, as Publicity Secretary, among others. In her acceptance speech, Owolabi pledged to be a voice for all female engineers in the state by setting the pace for others to follow in engineering development. She assured that the association would consistently advocate for equality of opportunities by…

Respite is on the way for commuters plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the Federal Government on Thursday, 31 August, 2023 proposed to jointly rehabilitate the road with the Ogun State government. The proposal was made by the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, during a courtesy call on Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Minister was on a tour of federal roads in the Gateway State, along with officials of the ministry. Umahi, while replying to Governor Abiodun on the frustration experienced by Ogun and Lagos states during the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to get the…

Bursting forth with a blaze of musical brilliance, the ever-innovative Nigerian music sensation, Timaya, is primed to once again mesmerize global audiences with his scintillating new single, “Tomato,” unveiled through his esteemed Dem Mama Records. Revered for his unparalleled storytelling prowess and remarkable musical craftsmanship, Timaya’s latest creation is yet another masterpiece set to make waves in the music industry. “Tomato” radiates an irresistible allure, extending an enchanting invitation to surrender oneself to dance and embrace a carefree ethos. These enthralling qualities are masterfully augmented by Timaya’s boundless charisma and effervescent vitality. As the music unfolds, Timaya’s infusion of infectious…

After a 2-1 first leg home fixture victory over the Owerri Fitness Club of Imo State, the Island Allstars Sports Club of Lagos team and 300-man strong contingent, led by its President, Ikenna Maduagwu, last weekend stormed the Owerri City for the return leg match and summer events. It was always going to be a cracker with so much pride and bragging right at stake, and it did lived up to the billing. The city of Owerri was already agog and expectant with news of the match all week, and so, came to live with the official arrival of the…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has met with the World Bank Country Director, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri in her office, assuring on the positive poverty-eradicating programme of the Federal Government reports thegazellenews.com. The Minister expressed gratitude to the World Bank Country Director for the continuous support extended to Nigeria especially in the areas of: education, health, agriculture, private sector development, social services among others. Dr Betta Edu reminded the World Bank Chief of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that led to the refocusing of the Ministry on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation.…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to all ongoing partnership talks with local and international entities aimed at accelerating the development of the Niger Delta region. Dr Ogbuku, who spoke at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him by his reappointment as MD/CEO in the new NDDC Board. He pledged to vindicate this trust by working assiduously to speed up development of the Niger Delta region. He said: “I am humbled and honoured by the trust and…

The secretariat of Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area on Town Planning Way, Ilupeju was agog on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 as parents and students who participated in the Summer Tech Boot Camp organised by the council gathered to receive their certificates. A total of 247 students, both in the primary and secondary school categories participated in the three week programme which took place at the ICT Centers in the council area. The two ICT centres, located at Ajisegiri Street in Ilupeju and Daengoro area of Ojuwoye, was established by the Rasak Ajala led administration to train students and youths in…

Better days are here for members of staff of the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as the administration of Mayor Dele Osinowo has commenced distribution of relief packages to them to ease the challenges brought about by the removal of petroleum subsidy by the Federal Government. On Wednesday, 30 August, 2023, Mayor Dele Osinowo distributed credited BRT Cowry Cards to members of staff of the council. Each Cowry Card is credited with N10,000, meant not only for the workers to benefit from the subsidised fare of the BRT buses announced by the state government but also to…

Nigeria’s topmost awards-winning journalist, Toyosi Ogunseye has been appointed as the President & CEO of the Presidential Precinct in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. Announcing the appointment on its website today, Wednesday, 30 August, 2023, the organization which inspires emerging leaders to address the most pressing challenges in their countries, proudly stated that Toyosi Ogunseye “is only the second to take this role at the Presidential Precinct, following nearly a decade of transformational leadership from Founding Director Neal Piper”.It is further stated: “Few individuals are closer to the mission of the Presidential Precinct than Ogunseye; she began her tenure with the…

It is with immense joy and pride that I, Joseph Ambakederimo, in my capacity as the Convener of the South South Reawakening Group (SSRG) and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Community Development Committees of Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas, extend our warmest congratulations to the distinguished leader, His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu. We wholeheartedly commend President Tinubu for his visionary and strategic decision to reappoint the highly capable Dr. Samuel Ogbuku as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In addition, we applaud his judicious selection of other eminent Nigerians…

The Labour Party (LP) has suffered a setback in Lagos as the National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Lagos on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 upheld the election of Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshinlokun as the duly elected Senator of Lagos Central Senatorial District in the election held on Saturday, 25 February, 2023. The three-man Tribunal led by Justice Ashua Ewah dismissed the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Architect Abiodun Dabiri. The Tribunal held that the petition was incompetent as the issue raised falls within pre-election matters. Other members of the tribunal are: Justices Abdulahi…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON has paid tributes to the individuals who lost their lives in the bombing of the United Nations Building in Abuja which occurred on August 26, 2011. She spoke at the wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the victims of the incident. Senator Tinubu called for a world where terrorism, along with its severe impact on the society, is effectively eradicated. To achieve this, the First Lady said the global community must channel more energy towards fostering peace, promoting dialogue and combating the forces of hatred and division. Paying…