Author: Adetutu Audu

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has alleged a plot by oil cabals in Nigeria in collaboration with some International Oil Companies (IOCs) to make sure private refineries in the country, including the new Dangote Refinery, do not function. Speaking at the November 2024 Abuja Special Holy Ghost Service with the theme: ‘Total Restoration’, the respected cleric, Adeboye stated that some unscrupulous oil marketers were bent on ensuring Nigerians continue to suffer for their gains. “Are we under a curse? We have four refineries. We poured all kinds of money into them,…

The annual arts challenge by Artsforchange Foundation is set to hold on Thursday, 14 November, 2024. The project, which is the third edition, is supported by the arty Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). At the grand event to hold at the prestigious Kunle Afolayan Production Hub (KAP Hub) in Ikeja, this year’s winner is expected to go home with a whopping one million naira. This year’s theme for the competition is CITYSCAPE, CITY LIFE. According to the promoter, Titiloye Amzat, this year witnessed unprecedented huge entries across the country, with the majority being youths. He thanked LIRS and FirstBank for…

American jewelry designer, Jennifer Meyer is engaged to Nigerian billionaire heir fiancé, Geoffrey Ogunlesi, 33. The 47-year-old jewelry designer proudly showed off her massive diamond engagement ring as they attended Baby2Baby gala in Los Angeles. The ring looks to be in the $500,000 range, The Diamond Bank in Los Angeles told DailyMail.com. Meyer revealed in September that she got engaged to Geoffrey Ogunlesi, son of Nigerian billionaire lawyer and investment banker, Adebayo Ogunlesi. Jennifer and Geoffrey started making public outing last summer. Her red carpet debut with Geoffrey came seven years after she split from Tobey Maguire, 49, and three…

Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and ex-Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim has passed away. She died in Abuja on Tuesday night, 5 November, 2024, after a brief illness. Admiral Ibrahim, who served as Chief of Naval Staff from 2010 to 2012 and as Chief of Defence Staff from 2012 to 2014, is now grieving the loss of his wife. Aminat’s funeral took place on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in accordance with Islamic rites. Family sources have confirmed the death revealing that the deceased was surrounded by her loved ones…

Nollywood actress, Ufoma McDermott has revealed that her stage four kidney disease was caused by prolonged misuse of strong painkillers due to migraines and headaches. In a recent episode of the WithChude podcast, she disclosed that her kidney disease Ufoma, 43, said she found out about the cause after she and her brother were both diagnosed with kidney disease, sparking fears that it might be genetic. “I really wish everyone would understand the importance of health. My brother was diagnosed late on Stage 4 of kidney disease and he goes straight into dialysis and has complications. I was diagnosed earlier.…

Ambassador Lilian Onoh, Nigeria’s former envoy to Namibia, has opened what could be a Pandora’s Box, levelling damning allegations against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of SaharaReporters, and some other prominent Nigerians. The allegations are contained in a 102-page affidavit which Amb. Onoh filed with the U.S. District Court of Northern Texas, which paints a damning picture of corruption, deceit, and abuse of media power. In the court documents accompanied with supporting documents, Onoh alleged that Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Gabriel Aduda (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs) paid Sowore “tens of thousands of Dollars in…

Dr. Adetola Ariyike Salau, Special Adviser on Education, Policy Formulation, and Human Capital Development to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has announced plans for the upcoming Kwara State Education Conference. Themed “Future-Ready Education: Advancing STEM & Skills Development for Nigerian Youth,” the landmark event will gather key figures in education, policy-making, and industry to discuss and strategize on advancing STEM and skill development for youth in Kwara State and beyond. Scheduled for Thursday, 14 November, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the conference will take place at the Banquet Hall of the state government secretariat in Ilorin, the…

Mrs Omoladun Afolayan, widow of late theatre icon, Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan, widely known as Ade Love, and mother of film producer Kunle Afolayan has passed away. Kunle shared the sad news of the passing of his mother at the age of 81, on his Instagram page on Saturday, 2 November, 2024. He wrote, “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life👼 Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024).“She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.” Actor and social media celebrity, Olamide…

Veteran and versatile actress, Jumoke George has been speaking about the harrowing experiences she had that made her took a break from acting for almost 14 years, reports thegazellenews.com According to the versatile actress, these experiences have contributed immensely in shaping her life. According to her, one of the early challenges she faced in her acting career were: sexual harassment from producers and directors and the colour of her skin. George narrated her experience during her appearance at a television programme, Oyinmomo. She recalled moments when her integrity was put to the test, as she faced relentless pressure from influential…

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…