Author: Adetutu Audu

The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Oladotun Olakanle is dead, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that the amiable Chairman died early Saturday, 2 November, 2024. Circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy as at press time. However, thegazellenews.com learnt that his administration distributed vehicles to police formations in his council area on Friday, 1 November, 2024. Reports also stated that he was at the burial party for the late All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dr Adesola Taiwo, Chief Executive Officer of Adefemi Taiwo Hospitals on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. “We were at a party together on Thursday. His…

A Nigerian pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olusegun Oluleye, has been honoured at a capacity-building workshop in Morocco for returning an overpayment of 430 Moroccan Dirham. Oluleye, an employee of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attended the event in Morocco with his team and colleagues, organised by the North East Consultancy Limited. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Oluleye recounted the incident, which occurred when he and his colleagues exchanged dollars for Moroccan Dirham. During the transaction, the shop owner inadvertently overpaid him by 430 Dirham. Upon realising the mistake, Oluleye promptly informed the…

Wema Bank Nigeria Plc has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended Wednesday, 30 September, 2024, to the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The Bank reported profit before tax of ₦60.62bn, representing an increase of 174% over the ₦22.13bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. Wema Bank’s balance sheet remained well structured with total assets growing by 38% to ₦3,084.27 trillion in Q3 2024 from ₦2,240.06trillion in FY 2023. The bank also grew its deposit base year to date by 23% to ₦2,292.30bn from ₦1,860.57bn reported in FY 2023. Loans and Advances grew by 25% to ₦1003.28bn…

Some anonymous individuals are said to be circulating an old video in which a woman accuses Hon. Tunji Akinosi, a member of the House of Representatives, of assaulting a sachet water hawker. This video reappeared on various social media platforms on Thursday, 31 October, 2024, accompanied by provocative captions criticizing the lawmaker. The shared video with the caption posted along read: “This is another National Assembly member assaulting people on the road.What is wrong with these lawless idiots calling themselves House of Reps members? “Maybe they have a secret place in the National Assembly where they smoke something. It makes…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. He was aged 101. His colleague, Jide Kosoko, announced Agbako’s demise in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. However, Kosoko failed to reveal the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death. The movie star wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P” Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The thespian initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer before embarking on his acting career in 1953 at the Apostolic…

Following allegations of homosexuality that went viral on the internet, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCC FCG) has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. This is contained in an internal memo dated Monday, 28 October, 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, a copy made available to thegazellenews.com Pastor Akande informed the church’s Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration of the decision to temporarily relieve the Pastors from their duties as the church conducts an investigation. In the memo, Pastor Akande underscored RCCG’s commitment to upholding biblical…

Popular gospel singer and cleric, Dare Melody, has lost his wife, reports thegazellenews.com The death of Mrs Adedoyin Odunuga, nee Odaji was announced by the media department of Dare Melody Multimedia on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 via a statement. The statement said Mrs Odunuga died early Thursday, 24 October, 2024. In the statement fDM Multimedia expressed their deep sorrow at the passing of the wife of the company’s Chairman. The statement read: A Black Day @ DM Multimedia DM Multimedia mourns the demise of the wife of our Chairman, Evangelist Dare Melody. It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts…

Heaven gained an angel in Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada, she was an astute banker and wife of AFRIMA boss, Mike Dada. Family, friends and associates stormed the service of songs to celebrate her life of impact on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a farewell service at the Grace Assembly, Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun-Ikeja, Lagos State. The deceased who was to resume as Senior Manager Fidelity Bank, lived a life of purpose and Impact as many governors, Ministers and Lagos social establishment mourned her since the news of her demise at the age 48 broke on Saturday, October 19,…

Immigration source recounts how Bobrisky was arrested, says he has been moved to NIS office in Lagos An Immigration source at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border has given an account of how crossdresser, Bobrisky, was arrested at the Seme border today October 21 during passport checks. Premiumtimes reports that the Immigration source told their publication that Bobrisky was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning, and has been moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS in Ikeja. ‘’He was arrested at midnight and detained until this morning, and he’s currently being moved to the Lagos zone of the NIS…

The fashion scene in Festac Town just got a stunning upgrade with the grand opening of StylebyKenyville Fashion House, commencing its grand entry into the key luxury market, and will offer same-day delivery across Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kwara and its environs for starters. Recently, fashion enthusiasts, celebrities, and local influencers gathered at the fashion house Located in the heart of Festac Town, 512 road, to witness some of the best quality fittings for both male and female including children and also drive its sales both at the store and online on all its handles. The Fashion house, owned by Oluwakemi…

Iliyasu Usman, a Professor of Arabic, made history as the first Igbo man to become an Imam of the National Mosque in Abuja following his appointment by the mosque’s management. From Ibagwa in Igboeze South, Enugu State, Imam Iliyasu Usman delivered his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jumm’at prayer. His appointment has been welcomed with good reaction from his kinsmen. The South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON) in a congratulatory message to Usman on Friday, 18 October, 2024, described the appointment as a reflection of Usman’s dedication to Islamic scholarship and leadership. The organization said the appointment is not…

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has suspended the state Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwalu Sankara, pending an investigation into allegations made by the Kano State Hisbah Board. The Board arrested, and detained Auwalu Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building allegedly with a married woman. Kano Hisbah Board’s Director General, Abba Sufi, confirmed Sankara’s arrest with the married woman on Friday evening, 18 October, 2024. But the troubled commissioner in a statement issued on Friday night, 18 October, 2024, denied the allegations, describing them as false, baseless, and malicious. He also threatened to take legal actions against those peddling the…

Christian Chukwuka Wigwe, a cousin of the late Herbert Wigwe and former Group Managing Director and CEO of Access Bank, has filed an Affidavit of Truth accusing Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede of taking indirect guardianship and custody of the deceased’s assets and children. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede,according to the affidavit filed at the Lagos High Court Probate Registry, Christian stated that Aig-Imoukhuede, who was a business partner to the deceased, is taking on a role that should rightfully belong to Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, grandfather of the children. The affidavit made available to thegazellenews.com said that from the court document dated October 7, 2024, which…

Tinuade Ladoja, one of the wives of the former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has died. She died at the age of 71 on Monday, 14 October, 2024, morning after a brief illness. The Media Aide to former Governor Ladoja, Adeola Oloko, confirmed her death. Oloko said, “Yes, it is confirmed. She is dead. May God repose her soul.” Until her demise, Tinuade was an influential member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church of Christ, the highest decision-making body of the church. The CCC Ikeja Parish 1 Cathedral, the parish she attended,…

In the wake of the tragic death of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, former Group Managing Director of Access Holdings, a contentious legal battle, is emerging over the execution of his will. Wigwe passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, 2024, leaving behind a complex family dynamic now coming to light. Reports indicate that Herbert Wigwe’s parents have filed a caveat at the Probate Registry, seeking to challenge the distribution of his estate as outlined in his will. The caveat was reportedly filed under the direction of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, Herbert’s father, and supported by an…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has lost his son, Faisal Ahmed, to a road crash on the Kaduna-Zaria Highway. A family source who did not confirmed the death of the former Governor’s son, said the deceased was involved in an accident. The accident happened along Kaduna-Zaria highway on Saturday evening, 12 October, 2024. “The accident occurred along the Kaduna-Zaria highway this evening. He was taken to an undisclosed hospital where he was declared dead. His father was at the hospital; his corpse has been conveyed home for burial arrangements,” a source told Daily Trust. A civil engineer…

Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has lost his 25-year-old daughter, Fatima. This was revealed by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima who visited him to console the family. Shettima who attended the funeral prayers at the Annur Mosque in Abuja on Friday, 11 October, 2024, prayed for the peaceful repose of Fatima’s soul and asked God to grant the Kyari family the strength to bear the loss. This was made known in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President,…

Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), has called on Nigerians to contribute actively to the development of the nation by learning skills and ensuring that their children are engaged in productive activities like farming. Olusi made this statement on Friday, 11 October, 2024, during the 9th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting held across all 40 state constituencies in Lagos State, themed “Ensuring Food Security for a Sustainable Future: Youth Participation in Home-Grown Farming.” Addressing the gathering, Olusi emphasized the importance of citizen involvement in the democratic process. He noted that Nigerians should commend the government for its achievements…

Bishop David Olatunji Abioye and Bishop Thomas Aremu, Vice Presidents of the Living Faith Church will be taking their exit out of service in the Liberation Commission also known as the Living Faith Church Worldwide in October 2024. Their exit is based on the rules of the Mandate which is the Constitution or operational manual of the Liberation Commission. According to a recent announcement, Bishop Thomas Aremu’s valedictory service will take place at LFC Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State on Tuesday, 15 October, 2024. Also according to Church Gist sources, Bishop David Abioye’s valedictory service is scheduled to hold in Lokogoma,…

The former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has finally opened up about his impeachment 18 years ago, pointing fingers at former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the mastermind behind his removal. In a recent interview on Fresh FM to celebrate his 80th birthday, Ladoja revealed that Obasanjo was the powerful force responsible for his impeachment, contrary to popular belief that it was orchestrated by the late Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu and his then-deputy, Adebayo Alao-Akala. “You see, some people said it was Akala, it was Adedibu. No, it was not any of them. It was Obasanjo. It was during the time…