Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the alleged continuous use of force by law enforcement agencies to quash the ongoing protest against what is termed bad governance. A statement on Monday by the Director Corporate Affairs and External Linkages of the Commission, Obinna Nwakonye read: “As the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest enters day 5, the Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, has again condemned the continuos violation of the rights to peaceful protest and assembly, freedom of expression and the press as well as other associated rights by law enforcement agencies.” Ojukwu said the…

The Northern Christian Youth Professionals have commended President Tinubu’s administration for the substantial revenue savings achieved since the removal of the fuel subsidy, advising the states, local government areas to review economic policies and palliatives distribution structures. In a statement signed by the association Chairman, Isaac Abrak said: “The redirection of these funds towards enhancing the living conditions of Nigerians, particularly the less privileged, is a testament to the President’s genuine intention to end the misappropriation of trillions of naira by a select few oil cabals under the guise of paying oil subsidies.” Abrak said: “However, the recent national protest…

The Delta State Government has disclosed paying over N130 billion out of N465 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. The Executive Assistant (New Media) to the Delta State Governor, Mr Felix Ofu disclosed this on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 while speaking to journalists in Asaba, the Delta State capital. He said “This administration inherited N465 billion and as of March 2024, Sheriff Oborevwori-led government had been able to pay over N130 billion to reduce the debt profile of the state. “The government of Sheriff Oborevwori know that every debt accumulated will not only be at the neck…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 said the police, military and other agencies involved in the management of the #EndBadGovernance protest did not use excessive force on protesters. Egbetokun, who disclosed this at a meeting of security agencies heads in Abuja, noted that rather, there were attacks on security agents deployed to manage the protests. Nigerian police boss also added the military and police did not use live ammunition during the protests. “The police and the military and indeed no other security agency involved in the management of this protest has deployed excessive use of…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has transferred the regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Oyo to the Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, in compliance with the Electricity Act 2023. This was outlined in Order No: NERC/2024/110 issued by the commission on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 The order, signed by the NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, will take effect from 6 August 2024. According to NERC, the Government of Oyo State has initiated the implementation of the recent constitutional amendments and the Electricity Act provisions. The state has complied with the necessary conditions and is keen to assume regulatory oversight…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has said trials for suspects arrested during the Endbadgovernance protests have commenced. Thegazellenews.com reported that the police had on Monday, 5 August, 2024 said over 800 suspects who committed various offences during the protest had been arrested. Speaking during a meeting of security agency heads in Abuja on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024, Egbetokun said in Kano, suspects were being tried at the police headquarters because of their numbers. “I want to tell you that the trail of those suspects arrested during protests has begun. In Kano for example, because we have a large…

Kano Pillars have unveiled their new technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, thegazellenews.com reports. The former Super Eagles Assistant Coach signed a two-year contract with the option of additional year. The experienced tactician won the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with Enyimba in 2019. Abdallah , who also helped Katsina United secure promotion to the NPFL two seasons ago, holds a UEFA A License, underlining his qualifications and commitment to excellence. Kano Pillars will kick off the 2024/25 season at home against the newly promoted Ikorodu City.

Two senior civil servants have been dismissed by the Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC), over alleged examination malpractice. The duo were indicted for gross misconduct, which contravened laid rules and regulations of the Service. The decision was taken during the Commission’s 27th and 28th plenary sessions, held on Tuesday July 30, 20243 and Thursday, August 1, 2024. Their demotion was disclosed in a statement made available to journalists by the Information Officer of the Commission, Saleh Umar, on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024. The officers demoted are Shamsuddeen Baban Takko, a Senior Executive Officer (General) in the Bauchi State Agency…

The US Vice President, Kamala Harris Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 announced Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate. This is as the VP prepares to take on Republican Donald Trump in November’s US election. Walz brings a rural Midwestern perspective to the Democrat’s campaign while also having notched liberal policy goals such as cannabis legalisation and increasing worker protections.

The African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mediation Training Institute (MTI-Nigeria) to strengthen peace building and conflict resolution efforts in Africa. Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony on Monday, 5 August, 2024 in Abuja, the First Lady of the Republic of The Gambia, Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, said it is epoch to discuss peace as a fundamental concept to Africa’s collective existence and well-being. “Peace provides the foundation upon which prosperity, stability, and development are built. It nurtures relationships, fosters economic growth, and allows for the flourishing of human potential. “Similarly, stakeholders…

The founder of Deliverance Ministry of the Good Shepherd, Umuihita Avu, Owerri West LGA Imo State, Pastor Desmond Eke, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for raping the wife of his church member. An Imo State High Court presided over by Justice T.N. Nzeukwu found him guilty of taking advantage of the woman who had vested so much trust in him. Pastor Eke faced trial on a three-count charge of raping the woman who is also a member of his church and administering a stupefying substance on his victim which made her dizzy and weak. According to the prosecution…

This is certainly good news for Team Nigeria at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games as the trio of Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro and Prestina Ochonogor qualified for the women’s long jump final. It’s the first time three Nigerian will be competing in the final of the women long jump event at the Olympics. The trio will battle nine other athletes for medals in the final. Brume leapt to an automatic qualifying mark of 6.76m to book her spot in the final. Usoro qualified with a mark of 6.68m, while Oconogor claimed her spot with 6.65m. The final of the event will…

The Australian police on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 confirmed that human remains believed to be of a missing man were found inside the belly of a 10 year-old crocodile in north-eastern of the country. It was gathered that the 40-year-old man had gone missing in a suspected crocodile attack near the Annan River Bridge in Far North Queensland on the afternoon of Saturday, 3 August, 2024. “A formal identification process is underway however it is believed that the remains were that of a missing 40-year-old New South Wales man,” Queensland police said in a statement. “Further testing will be conducted…

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed Local Government Election for Saturday, 16 November, 2024. Thegazellenews.com reports that the tenure of the last council officials expired on July 26. The Commission Chairman, Babatunde Osibodu, who announced guidelines for the conduct of next election on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024, said: “In accordance with Section 10 (1) of the Ogun State Electoral Law 2007, the general populace is hereby informed that elections for the positions of Chairmen of the 20 Local Governments and Councilors of the 236 Wards of Ogun State of Nigeria will take place on Saturday, 16 November, 2024,…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied that the national grid did not collapsed on Monday, 5 August, 2024. There were reports that the national grid collapsed on Monday, 5 August, 2024 around 2:47 p.m., resulting in a nationwide blackout. The General Manager of Public Affairs of TCN, Ndidi Mbah, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday, 6 August, 2024, explained that what happened was arcing on the Benin-Egbin 330kV isolator, which caused line tripping and a consequent loss of supply to some areas around 2:47 p.m. on Monday, 5 August, 2024. The affected areas were…

In a groundbreaking endeavour, a 14-year-old Nigerian art sensation, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke (Kanye) is attempting to set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the largest artwork on canvas, measuring 10,000 square feet. The current world record is by an artist in Qatar, which measures 9,652 square meters. The project, titled “Impossibility is a Myth,” seeks to raise funds for The Zeebah Foundation’s state-of-the-art autism resource centre in Abuja, Nigeria and to promote autism awareness, inclusion and acceptance through art. Kanye, a student at The Zeebah Foundation and fellow of the Society of Nigerian Artists, is the youngest person to attempt this…

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed that Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has refused to reduce his salary amid interest from Chelsea. Romano, who made this disclosure in a tweet on his X account on the evening of Monday , 5 August, 2024, said Chelsea are still exploring options with Napoli to sign Osimhen this summer. He added that Napoli also want Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku, as Osimhen is expected to leave the Serie A club. “No changes so far on Victor Osimhen deal for Chelsea,” Romano tweeted. “Chelsea explore talks with Napoli; Napoli want Lukaku; Osimhen will NOT reduce his salary…

Despite the ongoing hunger protests nationwide, the naira recorded a significant gain against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the currency appreciated to N1607.15 against the dollar on Monday, 5 August, 2024 from N1617.08 exchanged last Friday, 2 August, 2024. This represents a N9.93 gain Meanwhile, in the black market, the naira remained flat, maintaining the same N1610 per dollar rate it traded on Friday last week. This comes as FX transaction turnover dropped to $77.09 million on Monday from $131.55 million at the end of trading the previous week. “The market is scanty but…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has disclosed that bumper harvests in Nigeria around October and November will drastically crash the prices of food in the country. Kyari, who made this disclosure on Sunday, 4 August, 2024 during an interview with Channels Television, explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu decided to approve zero-import duties on rice, maize, wheat and other staple foods to mitigate food shortages. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the government had okayed a 150-day zero import duty on selected staple foods. Giving details on the initiative, Kyari said the programme is expected to last until around October or November,…

The Kwara State Fire Service on Sunday, 4 August, 2024 recovered a dead body of a 38-year old man yet to be identified from a domestic well in Ilorin, the state capital. The spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, who announced the sad incident, said occurred at about 08:23 hours at Aliara Street, Manjasurawa area of Ilorin metropolis “An unidentified man, estimated to be about 38 years old, was found drowned in a domestic well. “The firemen promptly commenced their rescue operation and recovered the man dead. His body was handed over to DCO Olatunji of the Nigeria Police Force,…