Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the involvement of some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), in Saturday’s governorship election. Thegazellenews recalls that the PDP had protested severally, calling for the removal of Mrs Babalola Oluwatoyin as Resident Electoral Commissioner for the state before the poll. Speaking at a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, Chairman of the PDP Campaign Council, Dr. Eddy Olafeso, said INEC staff who are notorious for manipulating election should not be allowed to participate in the Ondo election. He also accused the ruling All Progressives Congress,…

A court in Yola, Adamawa State, has remanded three persons in prison custody for allegedly breaking into a house and stealing a motorcycle worth N1 million. The Chief Magistrate, Court II Yola, remanded the three young men identified as Sikiru Habu, Ahmadu Tanko Kugama and Sani Abubakar, all of Mayo Belwa LGA, for allegedly forcing their way into a house located at Anguwan Fada, in the area, and stealing the said motorcycle belonging to one Umaru Bello Daburam. The Police First Information Report on the case accused the defendants of conspiring, on the 30th October, 2024, and breaking into the…

A Ugandan court has convicted a 21-year-old Tiktoker Emmanuel Nabugodi, for calling for the public flogging of President Yoweri Museveni on TikTok. Nabugodi, who created a video depicting a mock Museveni trial, faces up to seven years in prison for allegedly spreading hate speech against the President. The defendant pleaded guilty and was remanded in custody at the notorious Kigo maximum security prison near Kampala until 18 November, 2024 when he will be sentenced. The State Attorney, Paul Aheebwa Byamukama, said prosecutors have asked the Entebbe court to impose a seven-year sentence. Thegazellenews.com recallsthat Nabugodi is the fourth Ugandan to appear…

At least three persons reportedly died and 14 more were injured in a ghastly motor accident in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State. It was gathered that the incident happened when a moving J5 vehicle hit a parked Dangote trailer along old Gwaram Road. Jigawa Police Command Public relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam also confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen. According to the statement: “Police on Tuesday at about 6:30 pm received a report that a J5 bus with registration No. KTG 196 XC, driven by one Wada Shuaibu of Laya village, Gwaram LGA, conveying…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has approved the implementation of the N70,000 Minimum Wage for workers in the state. The Head of Service (HoS) of the state, Stephen Pam,who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday, 14 November, 2024, said that the approval followed the agreement reached by the Committee on Consequential Adjustment on Salaries signed on November 13. He said that the move demonstrates the government’s commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of workers in the state. The HoS called on all workers in the state to be more committed and dedicated in the discharge of…

Nigerian singer, Jaywon has said he isn’t on good terms with his colleague, Ayra Starr. Jaywon fell out with Ayra Starr after trolls began using their viral picture together to mock him. In the controversial picture, Ayra Starr could be seen holding Jaywon’s hand, seemingly Speaking in a recent interview with News Central, Jaywon blamed Ayra Starr and her management for not calling the trolls to order. “The Ayra Starr situation is unfortunate. We are not cool. People don’t get it. What would make me, Jaywon want to take a picture with Ayra Starr? “Of course, she’s an amazing artist…

Singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi, has declared ace rapper, Olamide as the king of Nigerian street music. Speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM, Shallipopi explained that he featured Olamide in his song ‘Order’ because of his popularity on the street. “Baddo [Olamide] is the father and king of Nigerian street music. So I had to feature him on ‘Order’ because it is a street song and Olamide owns the street,” he said. “Baddo [Olamide] is the father and king of Nigerian street music. So I had to feature him on ‘Order’ because it is a street…

Following a series of Sean Diddy’s legal cases, indictments and sexual assault lawsuits, rapper Meek Mill has distanced himself from embattled colleague. A fan had bumped into Meek Mill in public and asked him for a shoutout in a viral video on Instagram. Meek in the video made it clear that he’s no longer associating with Diddy by saying the “No Diddy” catchphrase. Facing the camera, the 37-year-old said, “You already know how we are playing out, this is real life. Yeah, no Diddy gang Meek Mill in real life; don’t ever disrespect me, you heard?” Over the years, Mill…

A 30-year-old man identified as Olamide Akinolu has been confirmed dead after he was beaten by unidentified individuals on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024 at the Osas Hotel in Wadoye community of Ifo LGA, Ogun State. It was gathered that Akinolu had reportedly gone to the hotel to meet a man whom he had paid N50,000 to rent musical instruments when he was allegedly attacked by some suspects. Confirming the development on Wednesday,13 November, 2024, Ogun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, said the incident was reported to the Ajuwon division of the Command by the victim’s father. Odutola…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has said it has reached the mark of 1.8 million barrels per day of crude oil production. The NNPCL made this announcement on Thursday,14 November, 2024 stating its readiness to hit the two million barrels per day target set by President Bola Tinubu by December 2024. It also disclosed that it is now producing 7.4 billion standard cubic feet of gas to power the gas infrastructure, especially the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano, adding that it is an improvement from 6.1 mmscf earlier in the year. The NNPCL explained that the accomplishment, which aligns with the government’s…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that within less than two years of his administration, Nigeria has successfully attracted $30 billion in Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) commitments. The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu who represented President Tinubu stated this while opening the Comptroller General of Customs 2024 conference in Abuja. “In the significant search for Foreign Direct Investment, in less than two years in office, my administration has received over $30 billion in commitments from foreign investors”, he said. He noted that the administration set out with a clear vision to strengthen Nigeria’s economic foundation, highlighting the substantial progress his…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said there will be no chance for the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to secure the party’s ticket in 2027. Wike, immediate past Governor of Rivers State made this disclosure this during a live media parley in his office in Abuja on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024. Responding to a question about Atiku’s recent claim that his economic blueprint would rescue and serve Nigerians better than the current administration’s approach, Wike said that Atiku had previously presented his blueprint to Nigerians, who rejected…

By Sotayo Olayinka The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) is an institution established to promote member states’ trade, security, welfare, etc. Such benefits involve member states sharing responsibilities in funding, staffing, and management. However, it was discovered that Nigeria, as a major financier, has never tapped into all the benefits accruable to its participation and membership as a nation. Findings reveals the scheming against Nigeria is not only with Francophone countries. It’s common with all the other countries and other anglophones. Firstly, Nigeria as a nation has not been maximally benefiting from staffing at ECOWAS. From our discoveries,…

The European Union (EU) has explained that its main interest in Nigeria is to help in building a stable, united, prosperous, and sustainable future. It made this revelation at the inauguration of the second cohort of the Youth Sounding Board (YSB) Nigeria, comprising 25 young people drawn from across the country. Through the YSB Nigeria, the European Union provides a platform for young people to have an influence on the policies and programmes by the EU Delegation in Nigeria. In his remarks, the European Union Ambassador-designate to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, explained that through the programme, the EU hopes…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow the votes of the people of Ondo State to count. While speaking, the governor also emphasized that elections in the country should not be a “do-or-die affair.” Makinde made these remarks while receiving the leadership of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024. The Governor, who urged INEC to ensure that people’s votes count in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Ondo State, furteher reiterated his administration’s commitment to building institutions that will guarantee good governance and support the state’s…

The Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service(NCS) Bashir Adeniyi, has disclosed that the service made N28.1 billion worth of seizures as of November 12, 2024. Adeniyi, who made disclosure during his remarks at the Comptroller General of Customs 2024 Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024, said the seizures indicate success in the service mandate in protecting both Nigerians and the economy. According to him, the seizures include contraband items such as wildlife, arms, and ammunition to narcotics and pharmaceutical products. “Fulfilling our enforcement mandate, we have achieved unprecedented success in protecting both our citizens and economy. “The scale…

The corpse of the late Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is en route Abuja from Lagos. Lagbaja’s corpse was airlifted from the Nigerian Airforce, NAF, Wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos en route Abuja at 9:00am. Soldiers of the Guards Brigade solemnly received the body, preparing to pay their final respects to the fallen military leader. The late COAS died last Tuesday at the age of 56, after an undisclosed ailment. He was appointed as Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. His body is being expected in Abuja…

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate freezing of all state-owned accounts in commercial banks until further notice. The Governor also reversed the Ministry of Roads and Bridges to the initial Ministry of A statement by Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, made available to newsmen on Thursday in Benin City, however, warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately comply with the order without any delays. Okpebholo also warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants, who flouted the order would be severely punished. According to him,…

Men of the Nigerian Army on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 were said to have engaged in a serious gun battle with bandits led by the notorious Bello Turji. The ongoing clash between Nigerian troops and Turji’s men is reportedly taking place in the Sabon Birni area of Sokoto State. A senior consultant and public affairs analyst, Abdulsalam Suleiman Izuagbe,who made this disclosure to an online medium on Thursday, 14 November, 2024 stated that commuters can no longer travel from Shinkafi to Sabon Birni.  Bello Turji “There is a war going on in Sabon Birni; Bello Turji is facing the Nigerian…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria(IPMAN) has announced that Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) price will be slashed by N50 upon lifting Dangote Petrol directly. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024. This comes as Maigandi revealed that Dangote Refinery has agreed to sell petrol to its members at a price template of N940 and N990 per litre for depots and trucks. According to him, with the Dangote Petrol price, IPMAN members who currently sell the product at between N1,150 and N1,200 per litre will reduce the…