Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Ahead of the 21 September, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 125,928 of the 184,438 newly printed Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected in the state. The National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 in Abuja. The PVC collection, he said, represents 68.3 per cent of the 184,438 new cards issued during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise. This marks the highest collection rate recorded by INEC since the introduction of CVR for…

The Customs Area Commander, Kwara State Customs Command, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, has disclosed that it generated N3.371b between June and July, 2024. Ojeifo also disclosed operatives of the command also intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana) hidden in fabricated compartments and other components of one DAF truck with registration number T-25750-LA. Ojeifo, who made this disclosure at a press conference in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Wednesday,28 August, 2024, added that the DAF truck was intercepted along Yamboa Axis of Bukuro in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on 3 July,2024 at about 1700hours. “While the search was…

The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. Recall that Iwuanyanwu, a businessman and politician, known for his significant contributions to various sectors of the country, died on 25 July, 2024. Briefing newsmen after the constitution of the committee, Uzodinma, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, said…

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the immediate repatriation of a Zimbabwean cleric, Mr Eben Nhiwatawi, for allegedly violating immigration laws. This was contained in a statement by The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Kenneth Udo, stated this in statement issued in Abuja, on Wednesday, 28 August, 2024. The gazellenews.com recalls that the cleric was apprehended by operatives of the NIS on 24 August , 2024in Yola, Adamawa for allegedly violating immigration protocols. Udo said that the cleric arrived in the country on August 21, with a Tourist Visa (F5A) meant solely for tourism purposes. “However, it was discovered he…

The Yoruba actor reportedly passed on after battling a chronic ailment. His death was confirmed on Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on her Instagram page. She wrote, ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE We submit to God’s will.” His death comes two days after actress Sharon Okpamen died from complications after childbirth. Olorungbegbe was critically ill for months. He solicited financial support from Nigerians, the government and his colleagues as he reportedly needed an undisclosed amount of money to recover. Prior to the confirmation of his death, Daramola had a few days ago called on Nigerians to rally round and offer financial…

Members of the Ogun State caucus in the National Assembly have applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun’s developmental drive, especially in launching the state into a global aviation hub. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing Nigeria Customs Training School, located at the Gateway International Airport on Ilishan-Iperu Road in Ikenne Local Government Area, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Sen. Shuaib Afolabi Salis also commended the governor for influencing the siting of the Customs Training School in the state. Sen. Salis noted that the establishment of the institute is an indication that the state is on the right track, adding that the…

The weeklong activities marking the 2024 International Day of Youth in Lagos State ended on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 with a grand march past and parade organised by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the ceremony held at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island, where he reiterated his administration’s support and commitment to harness the potential of young people in the State for sustainable development and prosperous future. At the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu announced the eight finalists selected for the third edition of Amplifier Business Clinic and Pitch Contest designed to equip 100 young entrepreneurs…

The Ogun State Government has congratulated the new Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade stated that the appointment of Ajayi, who has risen through the ranks to reach the highest point in the service, would immensely strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria. It commended President Tinubu for his inherent capacity for talent-hunting, saying the new Director…

One week after returning from a trip to France, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing for a trip to the Peoples Republic of China to perfect rail contracts, Others Memorandum Of Understandings (MOUs). According to Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, the Chinese trip will take place in the first week of September. Ngelale said the China engagement is part of the efforts of the present administration’s efforts to uplift the wellbeing of Nigerians. In China, Tinubu is expected to meet with President Xi Jinping of China where as several MOUs would be signed involving agreements in deepening…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 said the military will not heed calls for overthrow of democratically elected government to satisfy some interests. Lagbaja stated this while speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the opening ceremony of the COAS Combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters Conference. The Army Chief, who said the call for military takeover was majorly coming from young Nigerians who never experienced the era of Nigeria’s extensive military rule, added that the Nigerian Army was not ready to lose the “new prestige” it has painstakingly built in the past…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 disclosed that at least 80 percent of Nigeria’s workforce would have been without job except for the existence of Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSME). Shettima stated this in Makurdi, Benue State capital, during the commissioning of Benue State Fashion Hub and Benue Printing and Publishing Corporation. “MSME is the backbone of Nigeria economy, it accounts for 96 percent of all Nigeria businesses and contributes over 45 percent to our economy, without them over 80 percent of Nigeria workforce would have been without job. “Today, MSME is the lifeline of the nation providing strong…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has disclosed that only eight universities have been accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in the Republic of Benin and Togo. Mamman made this disclosure while featuring on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ programme on Sunday, 25 August, 2024 The gazellenews.com recalls that the Minister has earlier disclosed Federal Government has announced the decision to cancel over 22,500 fake degree certificates Nigerians obtained from Togo and Benin Republic. According to Mamman, the Federal Government only recognised three institutions in Togo and five in Benin Republic while identifying others as illegal institutions. The approved Togolese…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 confirmed that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men’s National Football Team, Super Eagles. For reading pleasure, thegazellenews.com compiled a few things you should know about the former Germany international. 1. Labbadia was born in Darmstadt, Germany on 8th February 1966. 2. Labbadia is of Italian ancestry. His family roots go back to Lenola, a town in the Lazio region. 3. He won just two caps for Die Mannschaft (Germany). 4. His playing career took him through clubs such…

United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated 10,000 doses of the mpox (formerly referred to as “Monkeypox”) vaccine to its Nigerian counterpart to support the nation’s ongoing efforts to respond to the current mpox outbreak. Mpox is an infectious viral disease that occurs in humans and animals. It can be transmitted through close contact including sexual interactions. The prevention of mpox is through vaccination. Individuals of 18 years of age and older are determined to be at high risk for mpox infection and highly recommended to take the vaccine. The vaccine is a two-dose…

The Adeola Odutola College Old Student Association (AOCOSA) 79-84 Set has elected new set of Executives that will run the affairs of the association for another two years 2024-2026. Announcing the result of the keenly contested on-line election, Mr. Abdur- Rahman Balogun, Chairman of the Electoral Committee declared Mr. Alade Harrison Onabanjo as the newly elected President for the Set having been unanimously elected with 100 per cent of the votes cast. Other elected officers are: Mr. Abdulazeez Olawale Balogun for the post of the Vice President with  91.1 per cent of the total votes cast.  For the post of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has assured that it will continue to tackle all issues pertaining to pension fraud without let or hindrance. This assurance was given recently in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State by the Uyo Zonal Director , Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE 1 Oshodi Johnson when Executives of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Akwa Ibom State Chapter visited the Uyo Zonal Command of the Commission on a courtesy visit. According to him, senior citizens that have served the nation in various capacities should be treated better. He promised to invoke all necessary and relevant laws…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Ubu bridge along sector C1 of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area would be ready in December, 2024. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of the project including the completed 9.1km Isheagu-Ewulu Road where he frowned at the poor delivery of the side drains. The Governor who undertook the inspection on a day the state was celebrating 33rd anniversary of it’s creation, said the inspection was part of activities to mark the anniversary. He said: “We thank God for the anniversary of…

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA), has confirmed that a train hit and killed a man on a railway track on Monday, 26 August, 2024. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who made this disclosure in a statement in Lagos, said the agency responded to a distress call regarding a train accident along the railway line opposite Cappa in Lagos, at about 18:00 hrs. According to him, upon arrival at the scene of the incident, they found an adult male, who was walking along the railway track after being hit by an oncoming train. Oke-Osanyintolu added that further…

This is indeed best of times for Nigerian-American singer, Shaboozey as he has broken another series of records in the United States with his hit song ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy).’ According to music monitoring platform, Chart Data, the song is now officially the most streamed song in the U.S in 2024, It surpassed Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ & Benson Boone’s ‘Beautiful Things’ to become the best selling song in America this year. Nigerian-American singer, Shaboozey has broken another series of records in the United States with his hit song ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy).’ The song is now officially the…

Famous American singer, Mariah Carey has announced that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, both passed away on the same day last weekend. The multiple Grammy-winning singer disclosed this in a statement on Monday, 26 August, 2024but did not share the causes of death for either women or the specific day. “My heart is broken that I have lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day. I was blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” Carey said.…