Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Seven family members, who reportedly drank pap popular known as “Akamu” made from corn in Egba community of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, have been hospitalized. A widow identified as Amina Isah alongside her four children and two grandchildren were the victims of the alleged food poisoning. It was gathered that the widow and her family members were vomiting after taking pap and were immediately rushed to a private clinic in the area known as Gana Clinic. It was learnt that the victims were in a the state of coma before they were taken to the hospital to…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Monday, 5 August, 2024 announced the successful disbursement of N20,000 monthly stipends for July to 20,371 students from six tertiary institutions. A statement released by the Fund in Abuja listed the institutions as follows: Bayero University Kano; Federal University, Dutsin-Ma; University of Ilorin; University of Benin; University of Ibadan and the University of Maiduguri. The statement which was signed by the Director of finance of NELFUND, Ibom Uche, said the Fund is working towards the commencement of the payment process for students from approximately, “55 additional tertiary institutions. “It is anticipated that this will…

Police operatives have arrested at least 30 #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters with Russian flags in Kano and other states. Also, one of the flag producers, identified as Ahmed Bello, was arrested with a large quantity of flags in Kano. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, who made this disclosure in Abuja on Monday, 5 August, 2024 at the Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee joint press briefing, added that the police were on the trail of other suspects, especially the sponsors of such acts. According to Adejobi, the suspects committed a treasonable felony offence by waving a foreign country’s flag in Nigeria. “So…

The Department of State Service, DSS, has confirmed the arrest of a Kano tailor allegedly producing ‘Russian flags, just as it also added that some of their sponsors were arrested while investigation is ongoing. DSS, which confirmed the arrest in a post on its official X handle on Monday, 5 August, said: “The DSS can confirm that Adaramoye Michael (aka Michael Lenin) is not in its custody. Meanwhile, the Service has apprehended some tailors in Kano State responsible for making Russian flags being distributed in the area. Some of their sponsors have also been picked. Investigation is ongoing.” The tailor,…

The Nigerian Defence Office on Monday, 5 August, 2024 issued stern warning to citizens agitating for military rule in the country. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Mustapha, who gave the warning while addressing journalists shortly after an emergency meeting with President Bola Tinubu, also said that those flying the Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Thegazellenews recalls that while some of the EndBadGovernance protesters were flying the Russian flag in some northern states, others were heard calling on the military to take over leadership via coup. Responding to the moves by aggrieved Nigerians protesting against…

First Ladies in states across Nigeria have been advised to follow the recent steps taken by Senator Remi Tinubu in her effort to encourage subsistence farming. Analysts believe that subsistence farming by citizens is one of the ways to end food scarcity in the country. A video of Remi, wife of President Bola Tinubu, planting in a garden in Aso Rock recently surfaced with the First Lady advocating for gardens within Nigerian homes. Hon Mufutau Egberongbe, a former member of the House of Representatives said Senator Tinubu’s concept must be given the needed impetus by wives of governors in the…

Russia has dissociated itself from Nigerian protesters waving its flag during the ongoing protest against what they termed bad governance. Some protesters in parts of the North chanted the praises of Russian President Vladimir Putin and waived the flag of Russia. In a statement on Monday, 5 August, 2024, the Russian Embassy in Nigeria said it has noted the reports in Nigerian media and the circulation of videos and images in digital media depicting protesters in northern states of the country carrying Russian flags and chanting slogans to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The statement read: “The Government of the Russian…

The promotion of Assistant Comptroller General of Immigration, Garba Bello, who retired in June, to Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, is causing disquiet in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Many senior officers, who were overlooked in the recent promotion exercise, faulted Bello’s promotion as illegal and vowed to petition President Bola Tinubu over his recall from retirement. Bello with NIS number 10892, was born on June 3, 1964, enlisted in the service in 1990 and retired on June 3, 2024, having clocked 60 years. This was in line with the Public Service Rules, which pegged the mandatory retirement age at 60…

The Nigerian government has warned its citizens of the dangers of traveling to United Kingdom at this time. Following recent killing of three young girls at a concert, the Nigerian government in a statement on Monday, 5 August, 2024 by the spokesperson of its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe warned Nigerians planning a trip to UK to be wary of upsurge in violence. Abu-Obe, noted that violence in UK has assumed “dangerous proportions” as evidenced by reported attacks on law enforcement agents and damage to infrastructure. He said to this end, citizens are advised to be extra vigilant…

The newly constituted Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), under the leadership of Professor Isolaowa Afolabi, has called for cooperation, unity and shared visions from all stakeholders of the institution. The Chairman made this call during a historic maiden visit to the institution with other members of the Governing Council and at the inaugural meetings held at the college Multipurpose Hall. The visit, which marked a significant milestone in the anal of the seventy-seven (77) year old first tertiary institution in Nigeria, featured series of strategic meetings with key stakeholders of the College. Professor Afolabi, an esteemed academic…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, saying that what the present administration needs is time and support for the impact of the current economic policies to be felt by all and sundry. Prince Abiodun also lauded students and youths in the state for being law-abiding and for taking the path of constructive engagement to voice their discontent during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The Governor spoke on Monday, 5 August, 2024 during the inauguration of the Governing Council of the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology, Ijebu-Ode, which took…

The Lagos state Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LASBCA) says it will start closing down buildings under construction in the State that are not supervised by relevant professionals in the built environment. The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki made this known why setting up an Adhoc Task Force to enforce the directive in his Office in Ikeja. Oki said the State has observed with dismay the non-involvement of relevant professionals in the built environment in building constructions in the State and has therefore directed that property owners and developers all over the State must ensure…

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has concluded plans to engage stakeholders in the built environment to deliberate on best practices in Lagos state. This was disclosed by the General Manager of the LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, stating that this year’s event being the second of its kind organized by the Agency has its theme “Professionalism Across Board In The Built Environment”. Oki noted that the stakeholder’s engagement is expected to bring together Professionals, Professional bodies, Regulatory bodies, Property developers, Local Government Chairmen, Community Leaders, Market Men and Women, Artisans, Technocrats, Students from…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbass has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the ongoing nationwide protests, just as he assured that top officials of the government are currently discussing the issues affecting the country. Abbbas, who made the appeal through a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Kirishi, said he has since reported the grievances and demands made by the youths to President Bola Tinubu after he engaged them at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, 31 July, 2024. According to the statement, the Speaker made the disclosure during an interview with the BBC…

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to key into the student loan scheme introduced by his administration. The President , who made the appeal in a national broadcast on Sunday, 4 August, 2024 on the ongoing nationwide protest, said his administration had shown commitment to the youth by setting up the student loan scheme. According to Tinubu, “To date, N45.6 billion has already been processed for payment to students and their respective institutions. “I encourage more of our vibrant youth population to take advantage of this opportunity,” said the President. Recall that the President had said, on July…

Hoodlums in their hundreds stormed a Living Faith Church in Daura’s local government area of Katsina State and looted about 205 chairs, musical instruments and other valuable items worth millions of naira. The pastor in charge of the church, David Jato, said the attacks took place in the wake of #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests on Thursday, 1 August, 2024 with attendant violent clashes between hoodlums and security operatives. According to Jato, as a result of the invasion by the hoodlums, the church could not hold Sunday service in its auditorium, saying that the hoodlums went away with everything inside the church…

By Tunde Akanni, PhD Expectedly, this season of uncertainty unleashed on the nation by #EndBadGovernance campaigners is revealing acutely strange tendencies about the media. Whatever may be the stance of the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, global broadcasting now runs ceaselessly on the telephone handset of individuals, courtesy of the internet. Facebook is hardly any less laden as the utmostly manipulable X’s Space. This is the same country where it took us, as relentless activists, to struggle for more than a decade to secure legitimacy for community broadcasting. And (in)security was often the excuse from the authorities. But now that broadcasting…

Nigerian winger, Meshack Ubochioma, has penned two year contract with Scottish side, Dundee United, thegazellenews.com reports. The 17-year-old who penned a two-year contract with an additional year, joined Dundee United from OTP Bank Liga outfit, Zalaegerszegi TE. “DUFC is delighted to announce the signing of Meshack Ubochioma from OTP Bank Liga outfit Zalaegerszegi TE,” reads a statement on the club’s official X handle. ” The Nigerian winger arrives on a two-year deal, with a club-held option of an additional year.” The move is subject to both international and SFA clearance.

English Premier League(EPL) giants Manchester United have agreed on a deal to sign Chido Obi-Martin. The 16-year-old striker left Arsenal earlier this summer after his contract elapsed. Obi-Martin left the Gunners, after having doubts about his pathway to first-team football under Mikel Arteta. Obi-Martin left the Gunners, after having doubts about his pathway to first-team football under Mikel Arteta. Although he got offers from abroad, the teenager has decided to continue his career at United. It is also believed United offered a better deal than Arsenal. According to Sky Sports, his medical is expected to take place in the coming…

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested an ex-convict, Omowaye Ayodele, and two other suspects: Ojo Temidayo and Busarí Lookman, who confessed to the killings and kidnappings of Point of Sales operators in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The state Commissioner of Police, Adeniran Akinwale made this disclosure through a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, 4 August, 2024 According to the CP, the three suspects, upon investigation, narrated their roles in the death of a woman, Aina Adeyemi, who was robbed and shot dead at the Federal Polytechnic…