Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has stated that he was elected into office to provide good governance to the people, not just to a few individuals who consider themselves bigwigs in the state. The Governor made this statement while briefing state house correspondents shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, 19 September, 2024 in Abuja. Alia, who said he was at the State House to brief the President on the affairs of Benue State, especially the security and ecological situation in the state, added that the poor masses are the backbone of democracy, who…

French D’Arkema outfit, Nantes have announced the signing of Super Falcons forward, Chinaza Uchendu.Uchendu joined the Canaries from Turkish League Champions, Galatasaray. The 26-year-old struggled for regular playing time at Galatasaray last season making just five league appearances. The striker is, however, looking forward to a successful spell in France. “I am happy to join the FC Nantes club. I will discover this championship, which I know almost nothing about,” she told the club’s official website. “But this is not the first time I have come to France. I took part in the World Cup in 2019 (Nigeria was eliminated…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), of deliberately frustrating opposition parties’ efforts in the upcoming local government elections, scheduled for 22 February, 2025. This allegation is coming following revelations by the Commission, which the APC claimed undermined their candidates’ chances in the election. Recall that OSSIEC had raised concerns over the improper nomination of candidates by three political parties. OSSIEC revealed that the political parties affected are: APC, Allied Peoples Movement (APM), and Action Peoples Party (APP). The OSSIEC Chairman, Hasheem Abioye, while presenting the report of…

One of Nigeria’s leading soap and other household items manufacturer, PZ Cussons Nigeria, has said that it has yet to receive any information from its parent company on plans to sell its African subsidiaries. This was made known in a statement released on Thursday, 19 September, 2024 on the website of the company’s secretary, ALSEC Nominees Limited. The development comes as PZ Cussons International on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 hinted at plans to sell its African business, stating that it has received several expressions of interest. The position was contained in a statement revealing its First Half Financial standing which…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reinstating the cybersecurity levy that was previously suspended. Recall that the Apex Bank had suspended the enactment of the cybersecurity levy following a decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In a notice in May, the CBN mandated all banks in Nigeria to collect and remit a 0.5 percent cyber security levy to the Office of the National Security Adviser. However, the Federal Government ordered the suspension of the levy amid outrage from citizens. Despite the suspension, there have been reports of the Apex Bank reintroducing the levy. The CBN’s denial was…

As part of measures to address herder/farmer clashes and ensure seamless farming activities across Delta State, the State Government has announced the recruitment of 120 State Livestock Management Officers The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, made this disclosure on Thursday, 19 September, 2o24 in Asaba, the state capital while urging newsmen to engage in farming to bridge the hunger gap and enhance food security in the country. Arenyeka explained that issues of criminality and the herder/farmer crisis fall within the remit of the Federal Government, adding, “As a state, we initially recruited 50 SLMOs and…

The Sokoto State Government has accused the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring a campaign of lies to distract and derail the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, his Chief Press Secretary, noted that the orchestrated campaign is targeted at hindering the constructive engagement with the good people of Sokoto State through the delivery of good governance by the governor. According to Bawa, ordinarily, the state government would not have honored PDP with a response, but given the fact that the Governor Aliyu administration is accountable to the people of Sokoto…

A 53-year-old man, named Bala Osoro, has narrated how he lured and sexually abused a 12-year-old pupil after threatening her with a knife. Osoro, a livestock dealer and resident of Ungwar-Kura street in Lokoja LGA of Kogi State, admitted he raped the minor while narrating his sadistic act to the operatives of Kogi State Vigilante Service. “I saw her in front of my house when I called her to help me fetch water from a well. Having fetched the water, I lured her into my room where I had sex with her. The devil lured me into the act. “I…

The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has paraded a 17-year-old woman, identified as Nguemo Ikyowe, for allegedly killing her three year old stepson, Vanen Ikyowe, in Ginde village, Guma LGA of the state. Parading the suspect at the Command’s headquarters in Makurdi on Thursday,19 September, 2024, the state Commandant, Larai Bitrus stated that the woman was arrested on Thursday, 12 September, 2024 for a case of culpable homicide. According to Bitrus, the Command received a distress call from members of the public that one Nguemo had murdered a three year old boy and…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women: Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, 20 September, 2024 in Lagos. According toHundeyin, the suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, an entry point into Lagos State, who had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a good Samaritan. He added that the suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six days old, while traveling from Abia State on…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples never to allow spiritual responsibilities to replace conjugal duties to each other. Adeboye gave this advice while speaking about the importance of maintaining romance in marriages. The famous Nigerian clergyman , in a post on his official X handle, said that he and his wife, Foluke, still nurture their love with pet names whenever they are alone. According to him, anointing does not reduce romance, adding that marriage is the only institution where romance and intimacy are allowed between a man and…

The legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted that he misses life as a football manager. The 82-year-old stepped away from manager after the 2012/2013 season. Ferguson retired after leading United to their 13th Premier League title in what was his 27th year at Old Trafford and since his departure, United have struggled for success, with Manchester City leading the way for much of the last decade. Speaking on BBC Breakfast about life post retirement, he said: “Yeah, I miss it sometimes. “I think the first year after retirement, I went to the European final and I said…

Francis Njoku, an Indrive cab driver, has threatened to sue Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade for accusing him of stealing her package. The disagreement between the duo occurred after the driver’s alleged refusal to deliver the actress’ package after ending the trip. Calling out the ride-hailing service in an Instagram post on Wednesday, 18 September, 2024, Adunni claimed the driver took off with her package and refused to pick up calls. “@indrive.ng I have contacted you for hours but no response. One of your drivers has stolen my package. He ended the trip before getting to me and not picking up…

Tears flowed down the faces of people like a river as popular Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, professionally addressed Dele Gold was buried in Lagos. Thegazellenews.com reports that the Ekiti-born singer died after a brief illness on Wednesday, 11 September, 2024. The burial ceremony which took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos on Thursday,19 September, 2024, was attended by prominent figures. Among the prominent figures at the event were: popular Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun, and gospel musicians: Genesis, Wale Dada and Femi Solar. Dele, who was also known as the Miliki Gospel King, was a native of Usi,…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed the Gamboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices are washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River, 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Maiduguri. The severe flooding has so far killed no fewer than 30 persons and forced 400,000 others from their homes. The agency, in a post on its…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has sealed the Gamboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices are washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River, 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Maiduguri. The severe flooding has so far killed no fewer than 30 persons and forced 400,000 others from their homes. The agency, in a post on its…

The Chief Magistrate Court 3 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, presided over by Chief Magistrate Uwani Danladi has ordered a college registrar to pay N1 million as damages to a married female lecturer whom he slapped. The court discharged the Acting Registrar of the College for Legal Studies in Yola, Musa Chiroma, after he paid the N1 million as damages to the lecturer, Mrs. Fadimatu Musa. Aside from the N1 million in damages and an additional N80,000 as the cost of prosecution, the acting registrar was also required to tender a written apology and an undertaking not to victimize or…

Tamroyal Multipurpose Hall, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos State was full to the brim on Thursday, 19 September, 2024. It was the occasion where the hardworking Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Oshinowo, disbursed N50 million to empower 1,000 vulnerable residents in the council area, reports thegazellenews.com.  In his speech at the occasion, Oshinowo pledged his the administration’s commitment to empowering residents, especially the most vulnerable. The council boss said though he has nine months left to end his tenure, he vowed to continue not to disappoint the people of his council area. “We will continue to do…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has declared its commitment to contesting and winning the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 21 September, 2024. The declaration is coming a few hours after a high court in Abuja lifted the restraining order initially placed on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWAISEC). The court’s decision was based on the expiration of the ex parte order, which, by law, cannot extend beyond 14 days. Reacting to the development, spokesman of the PDP in the state, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital said “While the substantive…

The All Progressives Congress(APC) Imo State chapter, has finally made public names of its candidates that will fly the party flag in the 21 September, 2024, local government elections. It said the names have been submitted to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) In a press statement issued by its State publicity secretary, Cajetan Duke, he informed members and the general public that the primaries for the nomination of chairmanship and Councilor candidates have been concluded. “Any information circulating about harmonization to the list by any person or group, regardless of their standing in our party, should be disregarded…