Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The swimming section of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938 is getting set for the first edition of Inter-school Swimming competition sponsored by NNPC-SNEPCo Primary school pupils and secondary school students are to take part in the competition billed to take place on November 16 at Ikoyi Club. Arrangements for the competition have been in top gear since last month and the registration only ended at the weekend. Events like freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke and individual medley will be competed for in the developmental event. Chairman of the Ikoyi Club Swimming section, Ikedichi Kanu, said all the officials of the tournament…

The Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area’s Sports Fiesta began on Saturday, 9 November, 2024. The Chairman of the LCDA, Hon Rasaq Olusola Ajala had earlier announced the commencement of the fiesta and other end of the year programmes at a well attended Press Conference which took place at the council secretariat in Ilupeju on Friday, 8 November, 2024. The maiden programme of the sports fiesta thus took place on Saturday, 9 November, 2024, with the Chairman leading residents of the council area on a fitness cum road walk across the major areas in the LCDA. The fitness walk began from…

Famous Singer Rihanna has said despite music making her famous, it wasn’t God’s plan for her. The billionaire businesswoman spoke at the launch of her Fenty Beauty brand in her native country, Barbados, on Thursday, 7 November, 2024. “Music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me, and I was able to create in ways that were very sincere, genuine, organic and authentic to the things that I love,” she said. “Music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me, and I was able to create in ways…

Few days to the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for 16, November, 2024 , some All Progressives Congress (APC) groups, under the auspices of Ondo Patriots, have announced that they have commenced mobilisation in support of the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Otunba Benson Akingboye. The Coordinator of the group, Comrade Dele Oyewo, in a petition titled, ‘Protest against Gov. Aiyedatiwa and the party approach’, which was addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, said the decision was informed by the “questionable” emergence of the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the candidate of the party.…

The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC), is borrowing between N2 billion and N5 billion to finance the inauguration of the new governor. Obaseki, who made the allegation at the inauguration of 10-man caretaker committee members of the State’s PDP in Benin City on Friday,8 November, 2024 however, lamented that the outgoing government was not carried along nor invited for the inauguration. The governor –elect of the state Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the APC, who defeated the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in…

A northern Nigeria group, Northern Youths Movement (NYM), has attacked former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido over his recent comments concerning the affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Lamido had used hard words against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, calling him a “small boy in PDP history” and asked “where he was in 1999”. However, in a statement issued on Sunday, 10 November, 2024, which was signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato, the NYM reminded Lamido that those he kept referring to as children and small boys were the ones who…

The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, has promised to deliver Kano State to the All Progressives Congress(APC), in 2027. Abdullahi, who stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after arriving in Kano on Sunday, 10 November, 2024, also pledged his dedication to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He expressed his commitment to key into the renewed hope housing programme of Tinubu, commending the president for his appointment. Abdullahi also promised to ensure that APC recaptures Kano State in the 2027 General Elections. “This appointment is for the citizens of Kano State and…

Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara Sunday, 10 November, 2024 spoke on his face- off with his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, saying said God allowed the crisis in the state to perfect ‘political freedom’. This was as Fubara declared that rather than getting weak, he’s getting stronger daily. The Governor stated this during a thanksgiving service to celebrate the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, as the Chairman of Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council at the Shepard’s Hill Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). According to the Fubara, he and his team has not been overwhelmed due to…

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has vowed that his administration will track down those who killed three persons during a recent attack in Umuahia. The Governor directed the police and other security agencies to fish out the killers and bring them to book. Otti, who gave the directive at Government House, Umuahia, during a media chat with newsmen, lamented that one of the victims, a banker, was his friend. The Governor assured the residents that his administration is doing everything to ensure the security of citizens through regular support to the various security agencies. “I am aware of the unfortunate…

The Coalition of Arewa Groups, comprising 300 organizations across 19 Northern states, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, thegazellenews.com reports. Tinubu’s tax reform bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill; the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, meant to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Act and create the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS; and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Thegazellenews, com had earlier reported that Northern leaders, including traditional rulers and the Northern Governors Forum, NGF, had opposed the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, claiming it would impoverish the North. In the same vein, a…

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has been speaking about her decision to become famous movie marketer, Kazim Adeoti aka Adekaz’s second wife. The actress spoke during her recent appearance on a radio programme, ‘Nollywood on Radio’. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Mercy Aigbe announced her third marriage with Adekaz in January 2022, as second wife. Speaking of her decision to be Adekaz’s second wife, the actress stated, “One of the reasons I got married to him is that we are both in the same industry. “Together, we are building a production empire. I just felt I needed someone to collaborate with in…

Producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has called on men to be more serious about combating paternity fraud. to According to him, conducting a DNA test is more important than naming ceremony. On his Instagram story, Jazzy wrote, “DNA test is more important than naming ceremony.” Thegazellenews.com recalls that Nigerians have been divided over whether DNA tests are necessary or not, given recent cases of paternity fraud.

After recent severe flooding that ravaged communities across Borno State, Saroafrica Group has mobilized essential relief materials worth 100 Million Naira to support those in need. This initiative underscores Saroafrica’s dedication to social responsibility and sustainable development in Nigeria. The recent floods have devastated communities, displacing thousands, destroying homes, and disrupting lives across Borno State. Saroafrica’s relief efforts aim to provide immediate assistance to affected families, helping to foster resilience and support recovery within these communities. The relief package, carefully designed to address urgent needs, includes essential cooking supplies and personal hygiene products valued at 100 Million Naira. The distribution…

An Abuja High Court on presided over by Justice Charles Agbaza Friday, 8 November, 2024 dismissed a criminal summons issued on 12 September, 2024 by a magistrate’s court against Senator Monday Okpebholo concerning alleged certificate forgery. Justice Agbaza ruled that the entire proceedings before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar of the Wuse Magistrate Court in Abuja were void, stating that the summons was issued beyond his jurisdiction and contained errors of law. Agbaza also agreed with Okpebholo that both the proceedings and the criminal summons were illegal, unconstitutional, and violated his fundamental human right to a fair hearing as guaranteed under Section 36…

Famous Nigerian singer and half of PSquare, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, is presently at war with his twin brother and former bandmate, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, and his producer over an alleged song theft. Mr P recently released a song titled ‘Winning’ following the group’s third breakup earlier this year. However, in an Instagram post, Rudeboy alleged that he wrote and sang the song with a certain producer, who then hijacked it and gave it to his twin brother. Rudeboy, who claimed that his brother recorded the song word for word with the same producer he worked with, lamented that he…

Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has denied being gay. Recall that Elliot, now a lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, was recently named among top Nigerian celebrities alleged to be involved in homosexuality. The list, which captured the names of many prominent figures in the country, generated a fierce backlash from netizens. However, speaking in a viral video of his interview with TVC, he described the accusation as baseless, stating that he had more important issues to focus on than responding to malicious gossip. “Why would I respond to allegations made against me when it did not reduce or…

At least 18 political parties have signed a peace accord in Ondo State, pledging to promote a peaceful gubernatorial election and accept the results of the upcoming polls, provided they are deemed free and fair. This significant development aims to ensure a violence-free electoral process. The chairman of the National Peace Committee, retired General Abdulsalam Abubakar, urged candidates and parties to uphold democratic tenets and reject vote trading. He emphasised the importance of maintaining the prevailing peaceful atmosphere in the country. In a goodwill message, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, noted that no…

Famous Nigerian controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly addressed as Portable, has claimed that he has more hit songs than his colleague, Burna Boy. He insisted that he wasn’t boasting, stressing that he was a better hitmaker than the Grammy-winning star. The ‘Zazu’ exponent stated this in a video making the rounds on social media. “I have more hit songs than Burna Boy. I’m not making empty boasts. I have hit songs like ‘Tony Montana’. Uncle Burna, I have more hits than you,” he stated.

EFCC operatives in Benin on Tuesday, 6 November, 2024 arrested 21 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Benin City, Edo State capital. In a statement on its X page, EFCC said suspects were arrested based on actionable intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet related fraud. Items recovered from them include 10 exotic cars, laptops and phones. According to the statement, the suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.

Gunmen invaded Rakok village of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing three youths and injuring two others. A statement by the Berom Youths Moulders Association said the victims were gruesomely murdered while going about their businesses in the community when the assailants attacked. The association condemned the attack which has been reoccurring in the area with a call on security agencies to address the breach and destruction of farm produce. “The recurrence of continued killings, ambushes, assault on women, willful destruction and mass harvest of corn and other crops belonging to Berom native inhabitants by Fulani militants and…