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By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 1,534 cases of diphtheria in the country. The health agency also said a total of 4,160 suspected cases have been reported from 27 states across 139 Local Government Areas in the country. The NCDC disclosed this in its diphtheria situation report from May 2022 to July 2023, released on its website. The confirmed cases were distributed across 56 LGAs in Kano (1,207), Yobe (252); Bauchi (41); Katsina (nine); Lagos (eight); FCT (six); Kaduna (five). Others are Niger (two); Gombe (two); Osun (one); Jigawa (one); and Cross…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023, led personnel of various security agencies in the state to raid hideouts of daredevil criminals in the Katsina metropolis. The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to the Katsina Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday, 9 August , 2023 According to Kaula, the raid which took place between 10 – 11:30 pm had thethe Governor and his delegation of security personnel raiding Sabuwar Unguwa, Sharar Pipe, Dan Hako, Filin Polo, Kofar Guga and Tudun Matawalle. “The criminals, in recent months,…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Technical Director of the AFN Samuel Onikeku has disclosed that it is only the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU) who could give an update about why Tobi Amusan’s name was deleted from the lists of Athletes expected to represent Team Nigeria at the World Athletic Championship. According to Onikeku, the federation has done all the needful to make sure Amusan participate in the championship but unfortunately, AIU decided otherwise. “We have perfected the list and it has been released. But unfortunately, it is the AIU who can comment on Amusan’s case,” Onikeku told Punch online during an interview…

A 19-year-old man has committed one of the most heinous crime on earth. He not only slept with his biological mother, he also ended up impregnating her, reports thegazellenews.com The incestuous and heinous crime has left his community in utter disbelief, sadness, astonished and devastated. The extent to which this teenage boy, named Ekanem, was willing to go to satisfy his lustful desires is truly astonishing. The news of Ekanem’s heinous act spread rapidly, capturing the attention of the public. DSP Celestine Kalu, the Public Relations Officer of the Port Harcourt River State Police Command, revealed the disturbing details of how…

By Julius Fasina Security is a factor that any nation needs to prioritize. In fact, the security of any nation is very paramount to the extent that it is also a determining factor in the growth and shrink of any nation’s economy. Nigeria’s insecurity is confronted by different challenges. These challenges are more threats to the economy of this country. In fact, they mar than make the development of the economy. It is important to state that the issue of insecurity in Nigeria has been corroborated or aided by two factors – external and internal factors. The external factors are…

Recording artist and performer Kemoy Smith, known by his stage name “CaNn CaNn,” hails from the picturesque island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. His musical journey has been profoundly shaped by the close-knit community and supportive family that nurtured his innate musical abilities. Drawing inspiration from the captivating melodies and rhythms of roots reggae, fused with the distinctive delivery reminiscent of the Wu Tang Clan, CaNn CaNn has crafted a unique and compelling sound. “I credit my deep-rooted passion for music to the nurturing environment of my tight-knit community and the unwavering support of my family,” says…

Many Kogi State indigenes, under the auspices of Kogi Indigenes Collective Interest Group, have risen in defence of their Governor over what they called “unfounded and irresponsible allegation by an equally irresponsible fake news peddler whose stock-in-trade is either to blackmail for clout or cash.” In their response to a tweet that Governor Yahaya Bello bribed election tribunal Judges to influence them against the cases of some senatorial candidates in the last elections by one Jackson Ude, who they described as a notorious fake news merchant, the indigenes threatened to drag Ude to court and called on relevant security agencies…

As the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital resumed proceedings on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023, the Nigerian Police and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have released multiple evidences against the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oladipupo Adebutu on the allegation of vote buying. The evidences were tendered through the counsel to the 2nd respondent (Governor Dapo Abiodun) Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN. The documents include reports from NDLEA, dated 18th March 2023 in relation to the possession of preloaded ATM cards with the inscription of Mrs Caroline Adebutu, mother of the PDP governorship…

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023, received in audience the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry, Mr Olukayode Pitan, and the Executive Director Micro Enterprises of the Bank, Mabel Ndagi. According to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, the Bank of Industry has a platform of data base of over two million, five hundred thousand women across the 36 states of the Federation and is ready to partner with the First Lady on her pet project, the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI. Pitan…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that its jet belonging to the air component of Operation Delta Safe has bombed three boats while allegedly stealing crude oil from a pipeline in Rivers State. The jet struck the boat during one of its operations conducted around a riverine area between Bonny Island and South of Port Harcourt on Saturday, 5 August 2023. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore, Edward Gabkwet, who confirmed the development, said the crew discovered and destroyed an active illegal refining site with tanks and reservoirs loaded with suspected illegal refined…

The Ogun State Government has confirmed that the agro international cargo airport located at Iperu-Ilishan Road in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state was 90 per cent completed. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023 by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada. According to the statement, the state Commissioner for Works, Ade Akinsanya, said this when the acting Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, inspected some projects in the state. Among the projects inspected by the Customs CG included, the proposed 100 hectares Customs Training College, Federal Operations…

A 23-year-old man, Abdulwahab Yusuf, who pleaded guilty to stealing cow skin worth N8,500 has bee remanded in a correction centre on the order of a Sharia Court in Kano State on Tuesday, 8 August, 2023. The police charged Yusuf, who lives in Tukuntawa Quarters, Kano, with theft. Judge Umar Lawal-Abubakar adjourned the matter until August 22 for summary trial. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Abdullahi Wada, told the court that the complainant, Fatihu Auwal, who also resides in Tukuntawa Quarters, reported the matter at the Fagge Police Station, Kano, on 5 August, 2023. Wada alleged that the defendant entered…

This is surely a good news for followers of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as the equipment to facilitate the live broadcast of matches have started arriving at designated stadiums for coverage ahead of the football season Recall that the NPFL broadcast partners Propel Sports have shortlisted 10 stadiums for live streaming of the 2023-24 NPFL games. Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan; and Muhammed Dikko Stadium, Katsina, are the latest venues to receive the Pixelot AI cameras. The remaining venues are expected to get the streaming equipments before the start of the new NPFL season. Other match venues that are yet…

The Senior Pastor, Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is dead, reports thegazellenews.com His demise is coming two years after death of his South African wife, Pastor Nomthi. The church announced his passing on its IG page some minutes ago. According to the announcement by the church, Pastor Odukoya died on Monday, 7 August, 2023 in the United States of America. Pastor Odukoya had always mourned his late South African wife and many people believed he never recovered from devastating death of the woman whom married years after the death of his first wife, Bimbo in the Sosoliso plane crash…

Gentlemen of the press, We Welcome every one of you to this all-important press conference. We equally thank you for honouring our invitation. May Allah continue to honour you all. On Friday the 28th of July 2023, the Lagos State Government came out with the list of Commissioner-designates of the State for the Lagos House of Assembly’s approval. We are indeed thankful to Allah for the electoral victory of the Governor and his deputy, more so because our community worked so hard in the face of a caustic opposition laced with tribal and even religious sentiments. In line with the …

My brother, Heartiest congratulations on your appointment as the Chairman of Senate Committee on Marine Transport. Your achievement is not just a testament to your hard work and dedication, but also a recognition of your exceptional expertise. As you step into this new role, I have every confidence that you will bring your unique perspective and passion to lead the committee towards greater heights. Your vision and determination will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. I have no doubt that your innovative ideas and proactive approach will yield transformative results. Your appointment serves as an…

The Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Yunus Abiodun Akintunde has been named the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment, reports thegazellenews.com. The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced the appointment on the floor of the Red Chamber on Monday, 7 August, 2023, while constituting standing committees for the 10th Senate Legislative Session. The Oyo Central Senator is coming into the Senate with rich administrative experience. He was Commissioner I in the Oyo State Civil Service Commission during the administration of Late Alhaji Lam Adesina and was briefly Chairman of Oyo West…

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has named the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, as Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions for the 10th Senate. He was Chairman, Senate Committee on Industries in the 9th National Assembly. Senator Abiru, a retired bank Chief Executive, is an accomplished banker and astute administrator who had a sparkling career at top financial institutions spanning three decades. He rose to become an Executive Director in First Bank of Nigeria. He was the pioneer and former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of…

The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator (Dr) Idiat Oluranti Adebule has been named the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reports thegazellenews.com. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced the appointment on Monday, 7 August, 2023 during plenary while constituting standing committees for the 10th Senate. Adebule, popularly called Mama West, represents arguably the largest Senatorial District in the country. She was the Deputy Governor of Lagos State during the administration of Akinwunmi Ambode. Previously, she was the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) during the second term in…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has named the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the Red Chamber, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni as the Chairman of the Committee on Marine Transport, reports thegazellenews.com. The Senate President announced the appointment on the floor of the Senate on Monday, 7 August, 2023, during plenary session. Before his election into the Senate, Senator Eshilokun Sanni has a rich legislative experience spending 12 years in the Lagos State House of Assembly, eight of which he was the Assembly Deputy Speaker. He also has rich experience at Executive level serving as a two-term Chairman…