Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

The kidnapped University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, senior lecturer, Prof Oguejiofo Ujam has regained freedom from the hands of his abductors, thegazellenews.com reports. Ujam, kidnapped along the Ugwuogo-Opi Nsukka Road, in Enugu State reportedly escaped from his captors at the Ninth Mile axis of the state. This is also as the police foiled another kidnap attempt on the same road on Monday,28 October, 2024 barely 24 hours after the university don was abducted. The Enugu State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe confirmed the developments through a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, 29 October, 2024.…

A pastor, Ayorinde AdeBello, suspended by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has cried out, denying the allegations of homosexuality leveled against him. Thegazellenews.com reports that his suspension, along with another pastor, was announced in an RCCG letter dated 28 October, 2024. The letter, signed by Sunday Akande, RCCG’s national overseer, pointed out serious allegations of homosexuality and ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations. Reacting to the suspension, the embattled AdeBello in a post via his Instagram denied the allegations, stating, “I never engaged in sodomy with male teenagers”. Ade Bello said his prolonged silence was misconstrued as an…

A 20-year-old boy named Friday Akinmade have been arrested by the Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps for allegedly killing a 65-year-old woman in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Council Area of the state. Akinmade, was said to have allegedly hit the deceased with a plank on her head after accusing her of stealing N3,000 from his room. Parading the suspect along with other criminals at the headquarters of the corps in Akure, the state capital, the commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that another 21-year-old suspect was arrested for…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested about four suspected bank hackers in Abuja. The spokesperson of the anti-graft agency, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects through a statement issued on Tuesday, 29 October. According to Oyewale, the quartet were arrested for alleged conspiracy, unauthorised access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds. EFCC image -maker identified the suspects as Chima Anthony Nwigwe, alleged leader of banks’ hacking syndicate; Mohammed Bello Mahmud; Effiong Victor Emmanuel; The managing director, Downstone Ultimate Limited, Daminan Ali. According to him, the suspects were arrested…

Singer, Tiwa Savage has claimed that she is more talented than Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy are widely regarded as the current top three Nigerian artists and are collectively referred to as the “Big 3.” There are also conversations about adding a fourth name to the list, with many tipping artists like Tiwa Savage, Rema, Asake and others. Joining the conversation about the “Big 3” or “Big 4” in the Nigerian music industry, during a recent interview with The Beat 99.9 FM, Lagos, Savage shared her thoughts on being on the elite list. According to Tiwa Savage, she was more…

Famous American rapper, Rubi Rose, has revealed what she loves most about Nigeria. The model, who is currently in Lagos on a visit, said Nigerian men are her “favorite things” about the country, just as she also said she also loves Nigerian cuisine. The made this disclosure spoke during an interview with Almera Danjuma. Almera asked, “What’s your favourite thing about Nigeria?” Rose replied, “Nigerian boys are my favorite things about Nigeria [laughs]. “I also love the food.” She revealed that her Nigerian name is Oluwa Ruby.

World famous football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his favourite singer between two of the foremost Nigerian Afrobeats singers: Davido and Wizkid. This comes after Ronaldo in a viral video on social media vibed to Asake’s hit song “Active” featuring American rapper, Travis Scott. However, creating content on his YouTube page, the football icon was asked to pick his favorite between Davido and Wizkid. Giving his honest answer, Ronaldo picked Davido ahead of Wizkid. A check on the singers’ Instagram page confirmed that Davido and Ronaldo are following each other while Wizkid is not following anyone on Instagram. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the…

Famous American rapper, Curtis Jackson, popularly addressed as 50 Cent, has made public why he rejected a $3m offer to perform at Republican Party candidate Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally in New York. He explained that he turned down the offers because he’s afraid of politics due to its controversial nature. The singer, who made this disclosure during an interview on The Breakfast Club, confirmed that he “got a call” and had also been asked to perform his song ‘Many Men, Wish Death’ during this year’s Republican National Convention for a similar sum. According to 50 Cent, that he…

In a bold step towards empowering Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Wema Bank has launched the Wema Export Trade Academy, a groundbreaking initiative designed to enhance the global trade capabilities of local businesses. This forward-thinking program demonstrates Wema Bank’s commitment to empowering Nigerian businesses and supporting their international growth potential. Navigating the complex landscape of export trade involves overcoming regulatory, financial, and logistical hurdles, which can often hinder small businesses from establishing a foothold, the Wema Export Trade Academy is designed as a solution to these challenges faced by Nigerian SMEs when entering international markets. The Academy specifically structured…

A Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) from further releasing monthly financial allocations to Rivers State Government, thegazellenews.com reports. Abdulmalik held that the presentation of the 2024 budget by Governor Siminalayi Fubara before a four -member Rivers House of Assembly was an affront to constitutional provision. She described the receipt and disbursement of monthly allocations since January this year by Fubara as a constitutional somersault and aberration that must not be allowed to continue. The presiding judge also held that Fubara’s action in implementing…

The Senate on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 commenced the screening of the seven newly nominated ministers. The nominees include: Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment; Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs; and Dr. Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade and Development. Others are: Idi Muktar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Rt. Hon. Yusuf Ata, Minister of State, Housing; and Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Minister of State, Education. The Senate following a motion moved by the leader, Opeyemi Bamidele at 12:57 pm, on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 suspended…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) numerical strengths received another boost in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, 30 October, 20924 following the defection of Abubakar Gumi from the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the news to his colleagues during the plenary session, reading Gumi’s defection letter on the House floor. According to the Speaker, Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, chose to leave the PDP due to the ongoing crisis within the party ranks in his constituency. “The Honourable member stated that there are two PDP Chairmen in his constituency, adding to the internal…

Operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC,  have arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on Tuesday, October 29, 2024   at the  Kubwa axis of  the Federal Capital Territory,  FCT,  following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet-related fraud. Items recovered from them include 13 phones of different brands and one car. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has tasked the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, Engineer Jennifer Adighije on integrity and accountability, adding that public service “is a privilege that demands unwavering commitment to probity”. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja on Tuesday October 29, 2024 when the management team of NDPHC, led by Adighije paid him a courtesy visit at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters. “I advise you not to do anything you cannot defend tomorrow. We have seen situations where people were recalled 20 years after leaving public service to answer for what they did while in office. Positions of trust demand…

Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for November 16 Ondo State governorship election, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured his party leadership that the committee would win the forthcoming governorship election with nothing less than 80 percent of the total votes. He urged all the party leaders and members to work for the victory of the APC gubernatorial candidate, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the November 16 poll. Sanwo-Olu, who is the South-West leader of APC, spoke on Monday during the inauguration of the APC National Campaign Council by the party leadership led by…

The Federal Government on Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 donated N500 million to the Nigerian Legion as President Bola Tinubu commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their unwavering efforts towards combatting the various security challenges bedevilling the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem and Appeal Fund Launch at the State House, Abuja, President Tinubu said that without the armed forces’ efforts to stabilise the country, the administration’s reform policies and economic theories would have little impact. “No matter what economic theory we propagate…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has made a case for enhanced trade relations between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with emphasis on solid minerals. Speaking while receiving in audience the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Salem Shaeed Al Shamsi, in his office, Alake reflected on the historical significance of the over 50-year robust relationship between the two nations, emphasising the need to deepen these ties through expanded trade in the mining sector. “In the mining sector, we see significant opportunities for collaboration. While there is considerable trade in gold, much of it remains illegal,…

The United States and Nigeria have collaborated to strengthen peace structures across key conflict-prone areas in Nigeria, in a step towards enhancing peace and security in the country. The Nigeria’s position is led by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) while United States collaboration is pushed by USAID, and it is aimed at building local capacity, improve early warning systems, and foster stronger collaboration among government agencies, community leaders, and security forces to reduce violence and promote stability in targeted regions. Director General of IPCR, Joseph Ochogwu while unveiling the Nigeria’s Conflict Early Warning Situation Room on Tuesday in…

Member representing Jere Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Satomi has flagged off the distribution of 25 kilogrammes assorted bags of wheat to about 5,600 members of his constituency to ameliorate the devastating effect of recent flooding of Maiduguri and its environs. About half of his Jere local government constituency was submerged by the recent flood which got over a million people displaced. The gesture, according to him, is to assist in ameliorating the current hardship faced by beneficiaries who are victims of the recent flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri and Jere local government area. The lawmaker,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign to address Nigeria’s rising cancer cases. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” will provide, not just free cancer screening to indigent Nigerians, but also health education, workshops, and consultations with healthcare professionals aimed at empowering individuals to recognize early symptoms, adopt preventive health measures, and better understand the importance of regular screenings. The campaign which will be organised in collaboration with local health authorities and expert healthcare providers is targeted at reaching…