Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024 confirmed the appointments of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s nominees for the state Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) and other agencies. The appointments followed the screening of the candidates by a 12-man ad-hoc committee of the House headed by the Chief Whip, Mojeed Fatai. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House Assembly, Eromosele Ebhomele. According to him, just before the confirmation of the nominees, Fatai said the committee conducted a thorough screening of the nominees, adding that they are…

Two persons identified as Ademola Egunlae, 52, and Oluwafemi Ajayi, 65 have been arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ court presided over by Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun over an alleged attempted murder of an aide to Gov Biodun Oyebanji. The duo, whose house addresses were not provided, are being tried on charges of conspiracy, threatening violence with offensive weapons and attempting to murder one Hon. Odun Ayo Talabi Arinka. The police prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale oriyomi, told the court that the accused committed the offence on 22 December, 2024. Oriyomi informed the court that there is probable cause to order the…

By Bayo Onanuga Although the Tinubu Administration’s midterm is five months away, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can proudly reflect on his administration’s journey over the last 19 months. After initial turbulence, the government concluded 2024 stronger than 2023, as many policies began yielding significant results that even the most ardent detractors could not ignore. Under President Tinubu’s leadership, NNPC Limited has fixed two of the four state-owned oil refineries, achieving what many had cynically regarded as improbable. The administration’s efforts have led to a rise in crude oil production, with an expected inflow of more dollars into the Federation Account…

One crew member died and two others were missing when a Philippine-flagged cargo ship sank off an island in the centre of the country. Coast Guard station commander, Bryhl Amay, the cargo ship, Jerlyn Kathness, was taken down by big waves in the San Bernardino Strait off the island of Samar on Monday, 30 December, 2024 with passing vessels rescuing 11 of the 15 crew members overnight. Amay further stated that after over 25 hours in the water, another crew member managed to swim ashore to the tiny island of San Juan before dawn Tuesday, 31 December, 2024. The Coast…

Famous Nigerian disc jockey Kudirat Gbemisola, professionally known as DJ Kulet, has announced separation from her husband, Ohis Emmanuel. Their separation came eight months after their marriage. Recall that that the couple married early this year in a lavish ceremony. Speaking in a trending post on her Instagram page on Monday, the first female Fuji DJ accused Ohis of infidelity. “I’m publicly disassociating myself from my ex husband, Ohis Emmanuel (aka Benjamin) @hemmarsnoop due to his egregious & reprehensible actions. “Despite overwhelming evidence including chats, photos, videos, and voice notes of his infidelity, he has refused to change his ways.…

Ace music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has revealed that his record label made efforts to prevent iconic singer, 2Face, aka 2Baba, from womanising while he was signed to the label. Speaking in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Baba Keke said women were seeking the young 2Face’s attention but the label denied him access to them. According to him, after 2Face exited Kennis Music, the label couldn’t do much to prevent him from womanising. “When 2face was with us [at Kennis Music], we prevented him from seeing girls. Girls come to look for him…

Ace music executive and CEO of Kennis Music, Kenny Ogungbe, has denied the rumour making the round that he was responsible for Plantashun Boiz’s split. There have been rumours that Plantashun Boiz broke up after Kennis Music signed the star singer, 2Face. Addressing the in a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, Baba Keke said the group had already broken up when 2Face came to him for assistance. “People have been saying l’m the one responsible for the breakup of Plantashun Boiz. “That’s not true. 2face came to me himself after the group had broken up that he wanted…

Famous Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, has promised to make her love interest public. Her private life has remains secret to her fans as nothing is known about her love interest. The 22-year-old singer said she would be unveiling her lover in the music video of her hit song, ‘Lagos Love Story.’ Starr said she would use her true love as a vixen in the video because she wants everything to be “real.”

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have finally reached a divorce settlement after a bitter eight-year legal battle, According to the Daily Mail, the Hollywood duo officially signed off on the divorce paperwork on Monday, 30 December, 2024. However, the battle over a French chateau they once jointly owned is still ongoing. “Frankly, Angelina is exhausted,” Divorce Lawyer James Simon, said. “More than eight years ago, Angelina filed for divorce from Mr. Pitt. “She and the children left all of the properties they had shared with Mr. Pitt, and since that time she has focused on finding peace and healing for…

No fewer than seven terrorists belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, have been killed in an explosion. The development occurred while the terrorists were attempting to prepare improvised explosive devices, IEDs. A Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, 31 December, 2024. Makama said that impeccable sources confirmed to him that the incident occurred on 30 December, 2024, in a locality between Ba’anfani and Koleram in the far Lake Chad Basin of Borno state.

Investors at the moment are in a joyous moodas the Nigerian stock market, on Monday, 30 December, 2024 recorded a significant gain of N987 billion, or 0.99 percent, in a single day. This comes as investors’ interest in MTN Nigeria, BUA Foods, FBN Holdings, and other advanced equities were the primary drivers of the overall market’s upward performance. Accordingly, the market capitalisation added N987 billion, or 0.99 percent, to an opening of N61.912 trillion on Monday, to close at N62.899 trillion. The All-Share Index, which opened at 102,133.30, also advanced by 0.99 percent, or 1,016 points, to settle at 103,149.35.…

Jigawa State House of Assembly has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N698.3 billion. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented a total of N698.3 billion as the 2025 budget before the state House of Assembly. The budget tagged, “Budget of Innovation & Transformation for Greater Jigawa,” is higher than the previous year’s 2023 estimate of N383.55 by 82%. Chairman House committee on appropriation, Hon. Hamza Ibrahim, who said the amount presented remained unchanged, said the budget reports presented contained over 62 recommendations in which the lawmakers unanimously adopted the reports after the third reading. According to him, the…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Governor Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed to May next year. The Governor made this known on Monday when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office. “I want to openly request that, besides the fact that today we are going to officially confirm you as our sports ambassador, we want to request…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited(NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has disclosed that the 125,000 barrels per day Warri Refining and Petrochemicals Company (WRPC) has commenced operations, thegazellenews.com reports. Kyari made this disclosure during a tour at the facility on Monday, 30 December, 2024. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the latest development is coming a month after the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery situated in Rivers State. Addressing the team during the tour of the facility began on Monday, Kyari said, “This plant is running. Although it is not 100 per cent complete, we are still in…

The Lagos State Government has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court against the Court of Appeal’s judgment that nullified sexual assault conviction of the Managing Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye. Olaleye, a medical practitioner, was charged with child defilement and sexual assault by penetration and was convicted by the Lagos Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in October 2023 and sentenced to life imprisonment. However, in November 2024, the Court of Appeal overturned the conviction, citing errors in the lower court’s judgment. The appellate court deemed the evidence provided by the prosecution to be “tainted”…

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Democracy And Good Government Watch Initiative, has commended the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr Lekan Fatodu, for turning around the fortunes of the commission within few months of assuming office. This is contained in a statement entitled; “Lekan Fatodu Brilliance and Visionary Leadership of Transformation at Lagos State Sports Commission,” signed by Comrades Gbenga Soloki and Nelson Ekujumi on behalf of the Leadership, dated Monday, 30 December, 2024. The group stated that ever since his appointment as “the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr Lekan Fatodu has…

We write this letter with a deep sense of urgency concerning the unravelling situation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, a party that once stood as a beacon of hope for many but now appears to be embroiled in a chaotic struggle for power and relevance. The current state of affairs raises serious concerns not only about internal party dynamics but also about the very principles of democracy and governance that should guide us as a state. As we approach the crucial local elections, the impending battle between the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State House…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the government and people of the United States of America on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. President Tinubu described the late President Carter, 39th President of the United States, as a beacon of service to humanity, demonstrating to leaders worldwide the profound impact of dedication beyond the highest office during his lifetime. “As a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and global statesman, President Carter devoted his post-presidential life to the causes of peace, democracy, and the eradication of tropical diseases. His unwavering…

Former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Carter, who was the 39th President of the US died early hours of Sunday, 29 December, 2024 at the age of 100. As at the time of his death, thegazellenews.com can report that he was the oldest lived US President in history and the first to reach the age of 100. Born on October 1, 1924, James Earl Carter, he was an American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States, from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he served…

The Vice-Chairman Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC Abuja Dear Sir SOS ON MASSIVE EXTORTION OF CUSTOMERS BY IKEJA ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, IKEDC This is to formally alert and seek your urgent intervention on the rampaging extortion drive by the above mentioned company. As the sole supplier of electricity in Ikeja where I live in government quarters, IKEDC recently began to deactivate the UNISTAR PRE-PAID METERS SERVING RESIDENTS OF LASG QUARTERS at 47 Sobo Arobiodu Street, Ikeja GRA.. The deactivation continued after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, warned IKEDC against activities on the UNISTAR meters.( https://guardian.ng/news/respect-directives-on-obsolete-meters-fccpc-warns-discos/;…