Author: Khadijah Olowode

In furtherance of his desire to ease the burden of the fuel subsidy removal on students of higher institutions of learning, President Bola Tinubu has approved provision of buses to the students’ bodies of all universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. The desire of the President is to see that students can access their campuses without much difficulty as a result of higher transportation costs. The provision of the buses will also remove the burden of additional cost of daily commuting on parents and guardians. In line with his promise to ensure no Nigerian student abandons his…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, 31 July, 2023, in Abuja decorated the newly-appointed Service Chiefs with their new ranks at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, charging them to maintain teamwork to ensure peace and stability in the country. The Senate had previously confirmed their appointments before the ceremony. The newly-inaugurated service chiefs are: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja; Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, and Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla. Speaking at the occasion, the President emphasized…

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has described the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as a great and patriotic Nigerian who has distinguished himself as a man of excellence in public service. Senator Akpabio eulogized the Senate Leader, Senator Bamidele while proposing a toast at his 60th birthday celebration in Lagos on Sunday. He said it was an honour for him to be called upon to propose the toast for the Senate Leader. According to Senator Akpabio, “It is an honour for me as the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to stand…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, 31 July, 2023 inaugurated a 16-man Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 22nd National Sports Festival to be hosted by the state in 2024. Speaking while inaugurating the LOC at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Abiodun noted that the state is more than prepared to surpass previous editions and the achievements recorded during the last festival held by the state in 2006. The governor noted that his government is ready to continue to put in place world-class sporting infrastructure across the length and breadth of the state. Abiodun who also disclosed…

In qualifying for the knock-out stage of the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup taking place in New Zealand and Australia, the Super Falcons have created three new records, reports thegazellenews.com. The Falcons played a goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland in Melbourne on Monday, 31 July, 2023, to qualify for the Round of 16 of the competition. With the five points they have over three matches, the Falcons qualified in second place behind co-hosts, Australia who beat Olympic Champions, Canada 4-0 and garnered six points to qualified in first place. In keeping another clean sheet against the Irish, and in…

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of his policy geared towards security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students, has announced the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), a proactive initiative aimed at enhancing security and safety in educational institutions across Nigeria. According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the establishment of the squad was “In furtherance of the safety drives, the IGP has also concluded plans to launch a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) handbook for the Safe Schools Programme”. According…

The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians via a broadcast to the nation on Monday, 31 July, 2023. Thegazellenews.com reports that the broadcast will come up at 7 pm. This was disclosed early Monday, 31 July, 2023 via a statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy. The broadcast is expected to address all sundry issues in the country particularly the fuel subsidy removal and other sundry issues.

The National Headquarters of the Offa Students Union (OSU) has thrown its weight behind the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr. Muheeba Dankaka over the alleged job racketeering at the Commission. The Union also pleaded with the National Assembly (NASS) to leave no stone unturned in unveiling the real perpetrators of the crime. The Union affirmed its support for Dr Dankaka noting that its investigations have revealed that the FCC Chairman is not guilty of the allegations against her. “Throughout her tenure, Dr. Muheeba Farida Dankaka has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism, working tirelessly to implement policies that…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor has ordered the immediate past administration of Delta State under the leadership Ifeanyi Okowa to account for over N200 billion Universal Basic Education Commission [UBEC] fund and allocations from the Federation Accounts. The court, in a landmark judgment, also ordered the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to “disclose details of budgetary allocations and actual spending by the Okowa government between 2015 and 2019, including specific projects carried out to improve primary education in Delta State, and the locations of such projects.” The judgment was…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Morrocco’s player, Nouhaila Benzina, has made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab during a Women’s World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in her country match against South Korea on Sunday, 30 July, 2023 in which they won 1-0. World governing body FIFA lifted its ban on footballers wearing the hijab nearly a decade ago, after previous concerns over player safety. The 25-year-old defender Benzina, who plays her club football in Morocco, ran out against South Korea in Adelaide to write her name in the history books. Benzina shared social media…

The Air Peace Diplomacy Wall of Fame held on Friday, 28 July, 2023 at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels, was a night of top class fun, entertainment and glamour, just as it was also an event, that evoked fond memories of the glorious days of the past and retired Nigerian football stars and athletes. The event sponsored by Air Peace, in collaboration with Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, saw 57 dead and living legends of Nigerian sports including Modupe Oshikoya, Davidson Andeh, Charlton Ehizuelen, Baba Otu Mohammed, Haruna Ilerika, Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala, Muda Lawal, Segun Odegbami, Adokie Amaesiemaka and…

Legendary actor and one of the best movie producers in Africa, Kunle Afolayan has surprised many by acting in Okikiola The Fisherman, movie produced by Lovely Pink Media owned by celebrated journalist, Adeola Agoro and her partner, Titilope Ejimagwa. For several years, Kunle Afolayan has been known to concentrate only on churning out great movies. The producer of award winning movie, Anikulapo had over the years carved a name for himself with several other award winning movies like Phone Swap, Figurine, October 1 and many others. It is a well known fact that he has got his hands filled with…

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2023, recording commendable growth across all its major indices. The Group achieved an impressive revenue of N82.1 billion in H1 2023, compared to N62.9 billion in H1 2022, marking a substantial 31% growth year-on-year while operating income also grew by 46% to close at N29.9 billion as of June 2023, compared to N20.5 billion in June 2022. The Group’s total revenue for the half year ended June 30, 2023,…

LASACO Assurance Plc has declared N13.9 billion as dividend for the year 2022 for its shareholders with the aim to diversify in the subsequent years for more profit. Mrs Olateju Philips, the Chairman of LASACO gave the disclosure on Thursday, 27 July, 2023, at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos. Olateju said that despite the economic recovery in the country, following the aftermath of COVID-19 and various unrest the country, the company had successfully maintained its market share in the insurance industry. According to her, the company achieved a gross premium of N13.91 billion, representing 4.7 per cent increase…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, 30 July, 30 2023 host a special meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over the political impasse in Niger Republic. Recall that armed presidential guards seized power in Niger Republic on Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 detaining President Mohamed Bazoum. The development triggered condemnation from the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, ECOWAS as well as the United States. Worried by the situation, Tinubu who is also the ECOWAS Chairman quickly dispatched the President of Benin Republic, Patrice Talon to the West African country that has…

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has charged leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators and stakeholders to ensure that the reigning peace in the region is sustained to attract investors. Ogbuku made the appeal during a courtesy visit by the leaders and members of the Phase 1, 2 and 3 Ex-Agitators of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer commended the ex-agitators for playing their role as critical stakeholders to enthrone peace, noting: “Peace in the Niger Delta region is critical to attracting continuous…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike The leader of Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State, Hassan Abubakar Bawasa, has banned traders from pasting pictures and playing or listening to the songs of ace singer, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido. The market leader also warned that any defaulter would be sanctioned decisively.Davido sparked outrage on Saturday after uploading a short clip for his signee, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’ which had been welcomed with huge criticisms, especially by Muslims who considered the content “offensive and disrespectful” to their religion.Bawasa who said that the ban is to be adhered to by Muslim faithful and…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike Nigerian midfielder, Lesley Ogochukwu has agreed deal with Chelsea Football Club of England, The Atletic reports. According to the report, the Blues have reached a £23.5 million deal to sign midfielder Ugochukwu from Rennes. The 19-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in the next 24 hours after he agreed personal terms with the London based club. According to the report, there is a possibility Ugochukwu will be loaned out to Strasbourg for the 2023/24 season. The Frenchman made 47 appearances for Rennes in Ligue 1 after breaking into the side in 2021.

By Abimbola Ogunnaike At least eight personnel of the Kano Agricultural Supply Company Limited (KASCO) and others have been arrested on Saturday, 29 July, 2023 by the state anti-corruption agency (PCACC) over an alleged N4.3billion fraud perpetuated less than a year. The state anti -graft also confirmed confiscation of properties including eight warehouses filled with several vehicles including heavy-duty trucks and Hilux, thousands of bags of fertilizer, soya beans, cement and Guinea corns among others suspected to have been purchased by the money allegedly diverted from the government coffers through two private entities. In the court order placed at the…

By Abimbola Ogunnaike German football giants, Bayern Munich on Saturday, 28 July confirmed that Senegalese striker, Sadio Mane was in talks over leaving the club for another one, with reports suggesting that former Liverpool player has set eyes towards joining Saudi club, Al Nassr. The German champions left Mane out of a friendly match in Tokyo, posting on social media: “Sadio Mane is in contract negotiations about a change of club and is therefore not in the line-up today.” The 31-year-old is expected to become the latest high profile player to join the cash-rich Saudi league. As Bild and Kicker…