Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

A cross section of traders in various markets in Umuahia, Abia State has thanked the Central Bank of Nigeria for rejecting the House of Representatives directive to mop up old Naira notes of N200, N500, and N1000 from circulation and make more of the new notes available before December 31, 2024. The traders cautioned the lawmakers to focus on more pressing matters in the country than the issue of old and new naira notes. These calls were made by the traders in various markets in Umuahia, on the morning of Friday, 25 0ctober, 2024. The traders thanked the apex bank for…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that there is no deadline on the circulation of old N200, N500 and N1000 bank notes. The spokesperson of CBN, Sidi Ali Hakama disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 This comes amid speculations that the old Naira notes will cease to be legal tender from December 31, 2024. The Apex Bank, however clarified that the claim is false, stressing that all bank notes remain legal tender. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to discussions at different fora suggesting that the old series…

Tragedy occurred in Philippine on Friday, 25 October, 2024, Tropical Storm Trami, which has moved out to sea, left at least 40 people dead. Philippine rescue workers struggled through widespread floodwaters on Friday, 25 October, 2024 to reach residents stranded on rooftops. The storm dumped two months’ worth of rainfall over just two days in parts of the country, displacing tens of thousands. “Many are still trapped on the roofs of their homes and asking for help. We are hoping that the floods will subside today since the rain has stopped.” Police Director for the Bicol region, Andre Dizon, told AFP.…

The Medical Director of Goodwill Maternity at Obinze in Owerri West LGA in Imo State, Silas Nwamadi, allegedly seized twin baby boys delivered at his hospital over the mother’s inability to pay the hospital bill. The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, also ordered the immediate release of the twin boys, Chidindu and Chijindu, who were held at the maternity since May 4, after being delivered via a cesarean section, due to their parents’ inability to pay the medical bill, just as he also ordered a probe of the matter The CP, who gave the order at the command headquarters…

Afrobeats star Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has hinted at why she is still single and why she is still living with her family despite her fame and wealth The 22-year-old said she has very high standards for dating, which will be hard for any man to meet. She said she was grateful that she didn’t start dating before hitting stardom. Starr shared this in an interview with Coco Jones for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians issue. “I’m so happy I wasn’t really dating before I started music. I didn’t really know what I was missing. So…

American rapper, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known as Cardi B, has landed in the hospital following a medical emergency, the gazellenews.com She cancelled her scheduled performance at the One Music Fest due to the medical emergency. The rapper, who welcomed her third child with her ex-husband Offset last month said she has been in the hospital for some days. Cardi, who disclosed this in a statement shared via her social media pages recently, didn’t disclose the ailment but promised to be back better and stronger. “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from…

Popular gospel actor, Abel Martins has announced that he will not to appear in any Christian movie productions again. Martins stated this while narrating his ugly experience over his collaboration with famous filmmaker, Mike Bamiloye. Speaking in a now controversial interview with Dele Adeyanju on “The Journey”, the movie star noted that he was betrayed by colleagues in the same industry. “I know we have come to fight a war in this world. Heaven is part of why I make up my mind that I won’t take part in any Christian production again,” he said. He further explained that his…

The Defence Headquarters on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 explained how non-state actors have been obtaining arms. According to the military high command, the Libyan conflict and instability in the Sahel have allowed arms to flow into Nigeria, exacerbating the country’s insurgency and terrorism crisis. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in response to allegations made by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who had said a sizable number of illicit arms used to commit crimes in the country originally belonged to the government. Ribadu accused soldiers and policemen of selling weapons to criminal elements in the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 commissioned a N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. Speaking during the event held at the Emir’s palace, Yauri in Kebbi, the SGF said the rehabilitation of Yauri Water Scheme was a symbol of progress, development and the federal government’s commitment to improving the lives of all Nigerians. Akume, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Simeun Ugwu, said the giant project initiated by N-HYPPADEC several years ago was a subtle initiative of the commission under its pioneer managing director. He traced the root of…

This is indeed good news for Enugu State government workers as Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State announced the approval of N80,000 minimum effective October 2024. Mbash shared the good news via his official X account on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, marking a significant development for workers in the state. “I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October 2024. “We appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of the state’s workforce and will continue to prioritise their welfare in line with our campaign promises “ he wrote. The decision follows similar moves in other states. Akwa…

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, presided over by Justice Jide Aladejana, has ordered the imediate deposition of the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, Oba Femi Olugbesoye, over non-compliance with native law and customs regarding coronation rites, thegazellenews.com reports Thegazellenews.com recalls that the Ekiti State Executive Council approved the appointment of Olugbesoye as the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti on 21 December, 2019. The judge, Justice Jide Aladejana, according to a copy of the judgment made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, made the pronouncement while delivering judgment in the suit filed by Prince Olakunle Fadare…

The Lead Strategist of Gatefield, Adewunmi Emoruwa, has disclosed that Nigeria records over 684,000 deaths from Non Communicable Diseases ( NCDs) every year. Emoruwa made this disclosure on Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 in Abuja during a two-day health summit themed “Beyond65: Preventing the Quiet Epidemic” organized by Gatefield in Abuja. Gatefield, also launched a new health strategy to tackle the growing crisis of NCDs in Nigeria, where life expectancy averages just 52 years. “NCDs are responsible for over 684,000 deaths annually in Nigeria—equivalent to wiping out the entire population of Luxembourg every single year. This preventable crisis can no longer be ignored,”…

Ekiti State Government has announced the temporary closure of Ayo Fasanmi Model College, Ado- Ekiti for the safety of students and teachers of the school pending the renovation of the defects noticed in the buildings. Reiterating the commitment of the State Government to the safety and wellbeing of all and sundry in the State, particularly school-age children, the state Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to newsmen, also stressed the commitment of Government to the provision of conducive learning environment in Ekiti schools. Olatunbosun explained that Government in collaboration with the State Universal Basic…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday,24 October, 2024 sought for adjournment of hearing in its fresh charge against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and two others, to November 14, 2024. Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, who appeared for the EFCC at the FCT High Court presided over by Justice Maryann E. Anenih, said at the hearing that at the last adjourned date, the court issued a Public Summons against the 1st defendant directing that same be published and that the charge be pasted. Justice Anenih, however, interjected, stating that she did not ask that the charge be…

The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Finance Ministry, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the process of paying off its debt. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, who made this disclosure on Wednesday, 23 October, 2024 while addressing investors during a meeting in Washington, DC, stated that the NNPCL has initiated the process of settling the $6 billion debt it owes to its suppliers. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the NNPCL admitted to experiencing financial strain due to the cost of sustaining supply and its indebtedness to oil suppliers, which amounts…

A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of Lagos People’s Assembly (LPA) has warned the state House of Assembly not to destroy the legacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which he holds dear to his heart regarding the creation of local government. The group who stromed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, to protest the high handedness of Mudashiru Obasa led House said it won’t allow a group of people to rubbish Tinubu’s legacy, nor take over the power of the councillors at the grassroots level The Co-covener, Kola Abe, who spoke on…

President Bola Tinubu has restricted Ministers, Ministers of State, and Heads of Agencies of the Federal Government to a maximum of three vehicles in their official convoys. No additional vehicles will be assigned to them for movement. The cost-cutting measure was announced today, Thursday, 24 October, 2024, in a statement signed by the President. In January this year, President Tinubu took significant steps to reduce government expenditure, by reducing his entourage on foreign trips from 50 to 20 officials. For local trips, he reduced it to 25 officials. He similarly reduced the Vice President’s entourage to five officials on foreign…

Residents of Ikeja Federal Constituency expressed joy and delight as a three-day free medical outreach initiated by their representative in the House of Representatives, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke starts on Friday, 25 October, 2024. Tagged ‘Balancing Wealth on Health’, the three-day programme kick off on Friday, 25 October, 2024 in front of the palace of the traditional ruler of Onigbongbo for residents of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area. The free medical train moves to the frontage of Ikeja Central Mosque, Isale Awori, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja on Saturday, 26 October, 2024 for residents of Ikeja Local Government. The medical train…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah have joined the list of eminent personalities across Africa’s political and business circles who have commiserated with the President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and Managing Director of PRM Africa Marketing and Communications Limited, Mike Dada, over the death of his loving wife, Modupe Temitope Dada. Modupe Dada, Nee Baruwa, died peacefully on Saturday, 19 October, 2024, and her death has continued to draw an outpouring of sympathy and commiseration from across Africa. Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu was one of the first to offer his condolences,…

Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 dismissed oral bail applications of Abdulsalam Hudu and Umar Oricho, who are co-defendants with the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello in a N110.4 billion fraud case, preferred again them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. While defence counsel, J.B. Daudu, SAN and A.M. Aliyu, SAN, representing Hudu and Oricho, respectively argued that their clients were due for release from the holding facility of the Commission, prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, opposed their release on the basis of mere oral applications. Justice Anenih upheld the prosecution’s objection, stating that the bail applications should be made in writing. “You must come formally,”…