Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji Ph.D, has expressed shock over the death of Hon. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, describing the lawyer’s death as a personal loss. Condoling family, friends and especially the APC in the state, Adedeji in a statement by his Technical Assistant on Media, Sikiru Akinola, said Omodewu died at a time he was still needed to contribute more to the deepening of democracy. Adedeji who said he and Omodewu were commissioners at the same time in the administration of late former…

The Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Honorable Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu is dead. Thegazellenews.com learnt that Omodewu died in the early hours of Monday, 19 August, 2024 December n the United States of America. He was said to have been receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment in the US for months. State Deputy Youth Leader of the party, Akin Akinwale also confirmed Omodewu’s death via his X handle @mrlurvy. “We lost the Oyo APC State Chairman, Barr. Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu. He died in the early hours of today. He was aged 61. “ He…

Determined to wipe out corruption in the region, Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States @ECOWAS, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria @officialABAT, has called on member countries of the regional body to, as a matter of necessity, ratify and fully implement the ECOWAS Protocol against Corruption. From mere commitment and intention, he urged ECOWAS member states to take action by implementing the anti-graft protocol, maintaining that the region’s future hinges on its capacity to build governance structures that are not just transparent, accountable, and efficient, but also serve…

Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) is poised to boost girl-child representation and commitment to female empowerment in engineering course of study and other STEM related fields. The Rector, Dr. Engr Ibraheem Abdul gave this submission during the courtesy visit paid to him by the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) held at college Council Chamber. He expressed his enthusiasm for the visit and reiterated the college’s commitment to supporting APWEN’s goals; stating the necessity of the town and gown relationship as it plays crucial roles in providing students with practical and real-world exposure. Engr. Abdul announced the college’s…

This is indeed sad news as the mobile police officer who was abducted around Kampani community in Bashar District of Wase local government area of Plateau State has been found dead. The deceased and a soldier were said to be part of the security team fighting bandits terrorizing a community that shares a border with Taraba State. They were said to be ambushed around the Kampani community. It was gathered that while the soldier escaped, the policeman was not so lucky. It was also gathered from Wase town that the lifeless body of the policeman was found in a bush…

All efforts by DJ Chicken to get close to a famous Nigerian Afro beats singer, Davido at a social function proved abortive as security forcibly chased him away. A video showing DJ Chicken being forcibly chased from the front of singer Davido’s car is currently trending on social media. The incident occurred when DJ Chicken was trying to link up with Davido at an event where both of them were present. DJ Chicken could be seen in the viral clip without a cloth, attempting to stand in front of Davido’s vehicle. His actions and appearance prompted Davido’s security team to…

Destiny Etiko has denied a widely rumour making the round that she is having a romantic affair with Matthew Ekeinde, husband of veteran actress, Omotola Jalade. The viral report claimed that Omotola’s husband purchased a luxury car for Etiko. However, addressing the allegation during an Instagram Live session, Etiko described the claim as false, saying it was aimed at tarnishing her image. “If you want to withhold the blessings of God in somebody else’s life and you want to grow, it is impossible. Before, you guys had always spoken ill about me. Do men give money? Even If they do,…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has declared that the current Governor Of Abia State, Alex Otti of the ruling Labour Party(LP) will be the last as All Progressives Congress (APC) will produce the next governor of the state in the next governorship election. The Deputy Speaker, who represents Bende Federal Constituency under the APC, made this declaration during an interview. Kalu assured that the APC will secure the governorship in the 2027 elections, citing the hard work of President Bola Tinubu as a reason for his confidence. ”This will be the last time that a Labour…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday, 16 August, 2024 showered praises on the Chairman of Agboyi- Ketu Local Council Development Area, Mayor Dele Oshinowo for his commitment to service delivery to the people of his constituency. Sanwo called on the hardworking Oshinowo to spread the gospel of his service delivery to his colleagues in councils in the state. Governor Sanwo Olu stated this on Friday, 16 August, 2024 while inaugurating Raymond Estates and Sterling Heights built by Agboyi-Iketu Local Government Council Development Area under the leadership of Oshinowo The project, Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, which is a public…

It was a case of winners take all as the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded victory in all the 20 local government areas in the polls held on Saturday, 17 August, 2024 in Bauchi State. The Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), Alhaji Ahmed Makama, declared the results on the night of Saturday , 17 august, 2024. Recall that prior to the election, the main opposition, the All Progressives Congress, (APC), had expressed concerns that the ruling PDP and BASIEC might manipulate the election results in favor of the PDP. It is anticipated that the APC will not accept…

The spiritual head of the INRI Evangelical Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), not to contemplate fielding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in 2027. Primate Ayodele warned that PDP would die politically if Atiku, the Adamawa state born politician emerged as its 2027 presidential candidate. In a video shared on his X handle, Primate Ayodele said: “PDP, if you want to fail, give Atiku your presidency. You will see that you will fail. It is going to be a cheap victory for APC. “Atiku is not the answer for the PDP in 2027. He is…

Gunmen in the early morning of Friday, 16 August, 2024 invaded Matusji village in Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State and abducted at least 10 community members, including a patient. A villager, Ahmad Babangida told newsmen that the bandits stormed the community with sophisticated weapons and started shooting sporadically at about 2:30 am on Friday, 16 August, 2024 “We were all asleep but the heavy noise of the gunshot woke us up and everyone started running”, he said. According to him, nobody was killed in the operation, many people were taken away by the gunmen to an unknown destination. “The bandits…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pleaded with the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to be civil with market women and men regarding complaints of invasion of shops and warehouses in markets across the state. Traders in the state had accused Customs officers of breaking into their shops and warehouses in a bid to search for smuggled goods. The Governor made the appeal while receiving the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr. Adewale Adeniyi, in his office. Governor Abiodun stressed that while there are bound to be some unscrupulous individuals who could be found wanting over the issue…

The board of Lagos State Football Association(LSFA) led by Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, on Saturday, 17 August, 2024 announced the appointment of Wale Joseph, a veteran sports journalist and former Lagos FA board member as the Chief Executive Officer, of the State Football League. The board also appointed experienced football administrator, Dele Gbajumo, as the Chief Executive officer, of the State Under-15 and Under-17 football leagues. Speaking at the LSFA Secretariat on Saturday, during the meeting with the State Divisional FAs and the State Football League Clubs, the Vice-Chairman of LSFA, Dotun Coker, said the board is determined to develop…

A Vietnam-bound businessman, Paul Mbadugha has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja after he tested positive to ingestion of cocaine. The 54-year-old suspect was intercepted at the boarding gate of the Abuja airport last Monday during the outward clearance of Qatar Airways flight QR 1432 to Hanoi, Vietnam via Doha. The spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday said after four days under excretion observation, Mbadugha egressed a total of 88 wraps of cocaine with a gross weight of 1.71 kilogrammes. Babafemi…

A star studded musical concerts are in the works as part of the activities to kick start the burial of Architect Aibangbee Harris Igiehon otherwise known as Aibtonia, who bowed out in far away America recently. The concerts will take place at The Freedom Park in Lagos on the 2nd of February 2025 and in Benin city between the 6th and 9th of February 2025 when he will be laid to rest at his residence in the Edo State capital Aibtonia in his days brought life to live outdoor music concerts in Nigeria. His forays into the Nigerian entertainment industry…

Ambassador Omodele Adebola, CEO of BAYS BAR/DE GRAND HOTEL AND ROOFTOP, has issued a call to action to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, urging swift and strategic interventions to rejuvenate the state’s tourism sector. Armed with deep roots in the local hospitality industry and over 100 employees under his leadership, Adebola’s commitment to the state’s economic prosperity is both personal and professional. In an open letter, Adebola highlighted the pressing need for improvements at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, which he describes as critically underutilized due to its lack of landing facilities at night and…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner for Sports Development, Mr Patrick Aghamba and his wife who were kidnapped in Kogi State on Friday, 16 August, 2024, have regained their freedom. They were abducted by yet-to-be identified gunmen while on their way to Abuja to attend the wedding of Anambra’s Gov Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter’s wedding on Saturday, 17 August, 2024. The gunmen were reported to have shot and killed the Commissioner’s aide who had accompanied the couple on the journey. No official comment has come from the state government either about the kidnap or the reported release of the…

From Chuks Collins, Awka The Chief Edozie Njoku-led All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chapter in Anambra State has cried out over what it described as plans to disenfranchise the party in the forthcoming local government elections in the state by Gov Chukwuma Soludo. The party national officers led by the National Administrative Secretary of APGA, Okoro Chinedum Benedict, who stormed Awka on Friday, 16 August, 2024, said that armed political thugs and cultists have been hounding the state and national officers of the party at scheduled meetings organized to prepare for the coming council polls. The national executive officers led…

Deputy Speaker, Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has identified accountability, credibility, and transparency as central themes in the work of the ECOWAS Parliament’s Joint Committee he is heading. He said this in an interview with journalists in Abidjan, Cote D’Voire, on the sidelines of the committee’s delocalised meeting. Kalu is the Chairman of the parliament’s Joint Committee on Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Research. The lawmaker explained that all the financial committees under the aegis of the joint committee seek to interrogate the financial health of the parliament. He said: “For instance, what…