Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

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…

Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited(BSIL), a security risk management and intelligence consulting company, has disclosed that at least 971 Nigerians were abducted across the country in October 2024. The revelation is coming amid the emergence of a new terror group, ‘Lakurawa’ in the northwestern part of the country. The data is contained in the ‘October 2024 Nigeria Security Report’ by the security outfit made available to an online medium on Tuesday, 12 November, 2024. The report said there’s a deterioration of security metrics of incidents, abductions and fatalities in the country, warning that the rising numbers suggested that 2024 was…

The Edo State Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Martins Moye, has raised the alarm over the increasing number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. Moye, who raised the alarm at the 2024 Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, enlightenment campaign against irregular migration in Benin, Edo State capital, underscored the need for public awareness to curb irregular migration. A facilitator from NIS headquarters in Abuja, David Amanahu, highlighted Edo State’s historical role in irregular migration. According to him, due to recent efforts by the Edo State Command, the state has improved in the national ranking on irregular migration. “The positive news is that…

The Nigerian Government has vowed to kick the Lukarawas terror group out of Nigeria. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the vow at the Comptroller General of Customs’ Conference on Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 in Abuja. “This Lukarawas terror group, or whatever it is called, is making a mistake. “Nobody ever dares Tinubu and wins. They have come at the wrong time. Nobody has ever defeated Tinubu. We will kick you out of Nigeria,” Ribadu said. He added that the Nigerian government had made gains against insecurity as hundreds of bandits have been killed in the last months. Recall…

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has disclosed strategies the Federal Government would employ to defeat the terror group, Lakurawa. Badaru said with the deployment of troops and provision of additional equipment, the Nigerian government would overrun the Lakurawa. Lakurawa has been responsible for the recent attacks and killings in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Thegazellenews.com recalls that attacks by the terror group led to the death of 15 people while about 100 cattle were rustled in Mera, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. However, the Minister said the Federal Government has already mapped out its strategies to defeat…

A coordinated midnight raid operation by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit popularly known as Taskforce has led to the arrest of 94 criminal suspects. The sting operation as gathered by thegazellenews.com was led by the Chairman of the agency CSP Akerele Adetayo. The raid took place between midnight and early hours of Wednesday, 13 November, 2024. It was further gathered that, the exercise followed the receipt of credible reports from concerned citizens on the nefarious activities of criminal elements and the consequential public nuisance and menace around the axis. A locally fabricated short gun,…

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has said he won the 2024 Ballon d’Or because of his consistency. The Spaniard was named winner ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, who was widely expected to take the prize home. In an interview with COPE, Rodri claimed consistency is the most difficult thing in football Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has said he won the 2024 Ballon d’Or because of his consistency. The Spaniard was named winner ahead of Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, who was widely expected to take the prize home. In an interview with COPE, Rodri claimed consistency is the most difficult thing…

American television host, Oprah Winfrey has denied reports that she was paid $1 million to campaign for the Democratic Party’s candidate in the just-concluded US presidential election, Kamala Harris. Washington Examiner had claimed the TV personality’s company, Harpo Productions, received a paycheck to host a celebrity town hall on behalf of Harris in September. Kamala Harris Reacting, the talk show legend made it clear that she didn’t accept a dime to campaign for the Democratic nominee. “Not true. I was paid nothing, ever,” TMZ quoted Oprah as saying. Oprah refused to talk about the election results, which saw the Republican…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on chieftains and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State to close ranks and work together in order to reclaim the state in 2027. He noted that the state is too important to be missing among the progressive fold. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, made this assertion during the maiden edition of Lam Adesina annual lecture held in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday, 11 November, 2024. The event was attended by former Governors of Ekiti State, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo and Dr Kayode Fayemi;…