Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Famous Nigerian skit-maker-turned musician, Nasboi, has reached out to Davido with a request, to give him one of his unused cars on higher purchase. The skit-maker, in a now trending post on X, begged Davido to accept his request, claiming that he has told Davido of his plans to pay in installments until he is told to stop the payment. He wrote: “Senior man @davido, any car wey you no dey use abeg. I fit dey pay small small. Higher purchase. I know say one day you go say make I no pay again.” Nasboi’s request came after Davido acquired…

The talent manager and mother of Wizkid’s children, Jada Pollock, has shared her thoughts on the challenges of being called a “baby mama.” Pollock, who shared hersIn a recent interview with BET UK, expressed her frustration about being defined solely by her relationship with Wizkid instead of being acknowledged for her own professional achievements. She recounted a particular moment when she released a statement celebrating the growth of Afrobeat following Wizkid’s Grammy win. Unfortunately, blogs chose to label her statement with “Wizkid’s baby mama,” which she felt diminished her entrepreneurial efforts and dedication. “When Wizkid won a Grammy, I wrote…

A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo presided over by Magistrate A. O. Odeleye has remanded three suspects, including a mother and her two sons in Ilesa Correctional Centre over the theft of cocoa beans worth ₦4.5 million. Odeleye handed down the verdict on Wednesday, 18 December, 2024, following their arraignment on charges of conspiracy and theft. The suspects, identified as Ayanda Olubunmi, aged 45 years, and her sons Joshua Iyanda, aged 24 years and Prosper Iyanda, aged 21 years, were accused of stealing the cocoa from the residence of one Akeem Obidiran in Temidire Village, Oriade local government area of…

A tragic stabbing attack that occurred on Friday, 20 December, 2024 at a primary school in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, has claimed the life of one pupil and left several others injured, according to state media reports. Police reported that a “young man” entered the school on Friday, 20 December, 2024. and attacked a teacher and schoolchildren with a sharp object. The HINA state-run news agency, citing the health ministry, confirmed the severity of the incident: “Eight people were injured in the attack, of whom one child has died.” Authorities have apprehended the alleged suspect, and investigations are ongoing.…

Oyo State Fire Service has confirmed that a fire incident on Friday, 20 December, 2024 claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and their grandson at a storey building in the Ori-Eru area of Idikan, Ibadan, the state capital. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the sad development in a statement issued on Friday, 20 December, 2024. Akinyinka revealed that the agency received a distress call regarding the incident from one Hassan at 3:46 a.m. and promptly dispatched personnel to the scene. “Upon arrival, we found the upper floor of a six-room…

Gunmen abducted over 40 persons from communities in Maru Local Government Area during various attacks over the past two weeks. A resident of Maru town, Alhaji Umar Abdullahi, told newsmen in a telephone interview on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 that the situation has become deeply concerning for many community members in the local government area. According to him, the bandits have been carrying out a series of attacks in the local government headquarters and surrounding communities, abducting residents from their homes. “Just last week, the bandits stormed our town and conducted house-to-house searches, starting from the Emir’s palace area, and…

Famous Nigerian Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has revealed why he has not win a Grammy. The singer specifically pointed accusing finger at his ex-lover, Queen Dami of “blocking” him from winning a Grammy. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Portable and Queen Dami, former wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, recently ended their relationship following a disagreement on social media. In a recent interview with media personality, Daddy Freeze, Portable suggested that there was a spiritual aspect to their breakup. The ‘Zazu’ exponent claimed that he prayed to ‘ifa’ to remove anything causing misfortunes in his life and shortly…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission, (ICPC), has disclosed that none of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, in the country complied fully with ethical standards, policies, and anti-corruption measures in the passing year. This was following the findings from the Commission’s Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) for the MDAs. The Commission warned that henceforth, non-compliant MDAs will face necessary actions, including enforcement, to ensure adherence to government directives. According to the EICS scorecard released on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 in Abuja by ICPC Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, no MDA out of 330 MDAs that were assessed…

The federal government has announced plans to engage Bloomberg to rebrand the country’s global perception and attract foreign investments. The Federal Ministry of Finance, which made this disclosure in a statement released through its official X handle on Thursday, 19 December, 2024. According to the statement, the federal government through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) is expected to spearhead a two-year tenure initiative aimed at rebranding the nation’s global image and attracting foreign investment. “The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), is set to partner with Bloomberg in a two-year initiative aimed at rebranding…

The Federal Government has launched a N250 billion Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF), thegazellenews.com reports. The Federal Ministry of Finance which made this disclosure in a statement on its X handle on Thursday, 19 December, 2024 said the initiative was designed to provide low-cost, long-term mortgage financing and stimulate economic growth through the housing and construction sectors. Presiding over the signing ceremony, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, explained that the initiative addresses Nigeria’s housing finance gap by offering mortgages with repayment terms of up to 25 years. This…

A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti presided over by Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun on Friday, 20 December, 2024 has granted N30 million bail to human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi Thegazellenews.com recalls that the lawyer was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of University, Ado Ekiti, ABUAD. Farotimi, who was remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday, 20 December, 2024 amid heavy security presence. According to a viral video clip, the human rights lawyer was conveyed…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, 19 December, 2024, praised GOS, as Senator Solomon is fondly called, for being a worthy ambassador of the State with track records and enviable achievements in public office. He described the former member of the House of Representatives and Senate, who clocks 65 on Thursday, December 19, as a seasoned politician and an administrator…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his administration is more committed to security of Lagosians, assuring that his government will continuously protect the lives and properties of the citizens. He said the vision of his administration for Lagos State is to build a state that is secure, proactive, and technologically empowered to meet modern security challenges. The Governor therefore urged concerned government agencies, citizens, and partners to continue working together to transform the vision into reality in ensuring that Lagos remains a beacon of safety, progress, and innovation. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday while handing over 260…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 19 December, 2024, performed the groundbreaking of 2,200 Police housing units at Ijeh Police Barracks, Ikoyi, Lagos, in line with his administration’s commitment to the welfare of security personnel and safeguarding the lives and properties of the citizens. He said the housing project, which is in partnership with the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force, is a step forward in the Government’s efforts toward strengthening the morale and productivity of the security personnel and ensuring that they remain focused on their critical role of keeping Lagos safe. The project will…

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children is currently in police custody. It also confirmed that at least 35 bodies of minors, who were killed in the Ibadan stampede have been recovered. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state, SP Osifeso Adewale, who confirmed this in a statement issued on Thursday,19 December, 2024, said about six minors who sustained severe injuries during the incident, are in critical condition. “So far (35) thirty-five minors have been documented dead while…

Dangote Refinery has announced another reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, or petrol. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, released on its official X account on Thursday, 19 December, 2024. The oil firm reduced its petrol ex-depot price to N899.50 per litre, down from N970. “We have now announced a new price of N899.50 per litre. This reduction is designed to ease transport costs during the festive period. “To alleviate transport costs during this holiday season, Dangote Refinery is offering a holiday discount on PMS. From today, our petrol will be…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has called on security agencies to design and deploy workable strategies that would ensure adequate protection of lives and property during this Christmas period. The Governor made the call when he received the new Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun commended the security agencies for ensuring peace and tranquillity, noting, however, that unscrupulous people are bound to take advantage of the period to cause security breaches in the state. He said: “As we approach the yuletide period, we…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a notice given allotees and title owners a two-week ultimatum to clear their outstanding balance for their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, or have their Right of Occupancy revoked. In the notice issued on Thursday, 18 December, 2024, the FCTA warned that owners of the properties located in the popular Maitama area of the nation’s capital should as a matter of urgency make payments for their outstanding Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) regardless of who owns them. “The Federal Capital Territory Administration hereby informs the general public, particularly allotee (s)/title holder (s) of land…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has kick-started the investigation of 18 suspended local government chairmen in Edo State over alleged financial impropriety. Thegazellenews.com gathered that a letter inviting the embattled 18 chairmen for questioning was signed by Abdulkarim Chukkol, Director of Investigation. The letter was sent through ACE II Dare Folarin at the Commission’s Benin Zonal Directorate. The letter dated 17 December, 2024, was addressed to the Secretary to the State Government and copied to the Permanent Secretary, Edo State Ministry of Local Government/Chieftaincy Affairs. According to the letter, the chairman of Akoko- Edo, Egor, Esan Central, Esan…

Reprieved has come the way of some orphaned girls in Zamfara State as the wife of the state Governor, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has facilitated the marriage of 100 of the orphaned girls. That is not as the brides, who were well cared for before the wedding, received the necessary attention for their beautification. A dowry of N151,000 was paid for each bride by the Governor’s wife. Huriyya Dauda Lawal also provided essential household items, including sets of furniture such as cushions, beds, wardrobes, mattresses, and kitchen utensils. She also presented a financial assistance of N50,000 to each groom as a…