Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his state is emerging as the powerhouse in Nigeria through deliberate policies aimed at implementing local initiatives to transform the lives of the people, as well as supporting federal government policies for national development. The Governor made this known on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024, in his address to mark the 64th Independence Anniversary held at the Arcade Ground, State Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, stressing the need for Nigerians to recommit themselves to building an egalitarian society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfill their potential. He noted that Nigerians, over the years,…

Unity Bank Plc has hosted a capacity-building workshop to support the Association of Nigerian Women in Business Network (ANWBN) in a move aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs with the necessary skills required to thrive in today’s digital economy. The initiative for the workshop stems from the growing advancement in technology and its impact on business hence the theme: “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: AI and Digital Marketing Strategies,” which sought to equip women with practical knowledge on how to harness the power and take advantage of emerging technology. As a platform that drew the participation of businesses from diverse sectors, attendees were provided…

Iran has extended the closure of its airspace as it expects Israeli retaliation following its attack on the enemy country on the evening of Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 All flights have been cancelled until 5 am (0130 GMT) on Thursday, 3October, 2024 to maintain aviation security, state news agency ISNA reported, citing a spokesman for the aviation authority. Iran initially closed the airspace over Tehran cancelling all flights up until on the morning of Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 after it launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on the evening of Tuesday, 1 October, 2024.. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. The 26-year-old Portuguese international was allegedly detained in the early hours of September 8 at La Riviera, a popular disco, and taken to a local police station for questioning, Daily Mails reports. His arrest occurred around 5:30 a.m. after Nunes was accused of taking a phone from a 58-year-old man who had attempted to photograph him in the nightclub’s restroom without his consent, according to Spanish daily El Mundo. Born in Brazil, Nunes is said to have taken the…

The Federal Government has commenced emergency repairs on the deteriorating 7 km stretch of the Lagos-Sango-Otta-Abeokuta road, a crucial route that has faced significant neglect in recent years. This announcement was made on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 through a statement issued by the Special Adviser Media to the Minister of Works, Uchenna Orji. In the statement, Orji emphasised the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing infrastructure issues affecting commuters. “The road has been bad for some time, and the Federal Ministry of Works is bringing relief on the dilapidated sections in conjunction with the concessionaire,” he said, just as he…

 A Nigerian Born pilot, Capt. Mohammed Madugu, was in the cockpit on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 for Emirates as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier touched down in Nigeria after over two years of exiting the route. The airline used to operate to Lagos and Abuja until September 30, 2022 when it suspended operations citing inability to repatriate trapped funds amounting to over $80m at the time. The UAE also slammed a visa ban on Nigerians which effectively stalled Nigerian-UAE flights as Air Peace and other carriers stopped operating to UAE from Nigeria. The resolution of the dispute between…

As part of measures to provide succor to rising food prices, Nigerian startup Egoras has announced plans to launch its locally produced Ella Parboiled Rice and sell to the people at N45, 000 It said the launch of the project which will begin on October 12 is designed as a form of social impact, akin to a charity donation The Chief Executive Officer of Egoras, Ugoji Harry, who made this disclosure, said at a significantly reduced price of N45,000 per 50kg bag, Nigerians will be getting some relief from the impact of food inflation. According to Harry, the growing hardship…

At least 150 Mawlid celebrants were reported missing when a boat with 300 people on board capsized at Gbajibo in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Daily Trust gathered that the victims, mostly women and children, left Mundi Community for Gbajibo to mark Mawlid when the boat capsized midway on Tuesday. Local sources, who spoke with medium on the incident, said local divers swung into action to rescue some people alive. Daily Trust was told that the accident occurred around 8.30pm a short distance away from the victims’ destination. The Director General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Alhaji…

The long-standing feud between two of Nigeria’s biggest superstars Wizkid and Davido seems not to come to an end. Wizkid has again taken a swipe at his colleague, Davido Following Davido’s teasing of an upcoming single with YG Marley, Wizkid threw shade, saying some artistes are dropping “mid” songs again. It didn’t take long for fans to figure out he was referring to Davido who he had a heated exchange with on X a few months ago. On his X handle, Wizkid wrote, “P*ssy boys dropping mids again!” An X user @CulturalVoice then asked: “So if you no beef @davido…

A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa Bayelsa State capital presided over by Justice Christine Kombo-Enegesi has sentenced one Daniel Amaso to life imprisonment for raping a 17-year-old pre-degree student of the state-owned Niger Delta University in Amassoma. The convict was arraigned for forcefully entering the 17-year-old apartment in Amassoma community, Southern Ijaw LGA, with a knife. He was said to have raped her under duress and robbed her of her phone afterwards. Amaso was charged with rape, armed robbery and causing grievous harm before justice Kombo-Enegesi. He was consequently found guilty on the three counts on Monday and sentenced to…

Residents of Karaworo Street, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital were on the morning of Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 shocked after a day-old baby boy was found in a drainage. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at Karaworo, near Kutepa Juma’at Mosque. As at the time of filing this report, the mother of the baby boy is yet to be known. A 45-year-old woman, Talatu Ibrahim, who found the baby in a gutter beside her window, told an online medium that she heard the cry of a baby. “When I heard the cry of a baby at the back…

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Benin City. The EFCC, which disclosed that it made the arrest on Monday, 30 September, 2024, said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence of their suspected involvement in computer-related fraud. Items recovered from them include 11 exotic cars, laptops and phones. The sum of N160,000.00 was also recovered from one of the suspects. The Commission added that the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are completed.

Two teenagers are in hospital following a suspected acid attack outside a school in west London, with one of the victims suffering potentially life-changing injuries. The incident occurred on the after of Monday, 30 September, 2024 near Westminster Academy, where a corrosive substance was thrown at students and a staff member. The London Police confirmed that a 14-year-old girl has been hospitalized with injuries that “may potentially be life-changing.” A 16-year-old boy, also injured in the attack, is being treated in hospital, although his injuries are not considered life-threatening. A third victim, a 27-year-old woman, has since been discharged from the…

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) on Tuesday, 2 October, 2024 conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets in some areas including Wuse and Garki markets. During the raids, several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized with a total street value of N37 million. The agency, which made this closure in a post on its official X handle while sharing still and motion pictures from the operation, explained that the development was part of efforts to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics products in the nation’s capital. “NAFDAC is…

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested five persons for allegedly killing and dumping the body of a fisherman named Segun Sikiru into a lagoon in Iwopin town of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, all members of the community, are: Saheed Mureni, Afeez Mureni, Saheed Taidi, Thompson Samuel, and Ogoji Olorunwa. It was gathered that the deceased and his two sons left their home for fishing, but suddenly noticed suspicious activities at their fish trap. The suspects who were discovered stealing from Sikiru’s fish trap allegedly struck the deceased with a bamboo stick, striking him…

Famous Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that he’s married. The ‘Sweet Love’ exponent disclosed this while performing at a recent event. In one of the viral clips from the event, Wizkid could be heard telling a lady not to get close because he’s married. “Baby, I am a married man, don’t come close to me. I am married. My kids are at home,” he said. It’s unclear whether the singer was joking or not. Wizkid is currently in a relationship with Jada Pollock, his baby mama who doubles as his manager. Wizkid and Pollock’s relationship…

Famous Hollywood actor,John Amos, known for his roles in ‘Coming To America’ and ‘Good Times’, died at the age of 84. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement on Tuesday,2 October, 2024 announced that the actor passed away of natural causes on August 21. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold and he was loved world over. “Many fans consider him as their TV father. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as…

Youths in Ogun State On Tuesday, 1 October, 2024, shunned the October 1 protest, thegazellenews.com reports. Thegazellenews.com learnt that residents went about their various activities, with several shops open for business. Recall that the organizers of the #FearlessInOctober protest had declared that the Police, Department of State Services, and the military would not stop them from embarking on the demonstration Meanwhile, a High Court sitting in Abeokuta, the statehad on Monday, 30 September, restricted the protesters to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in…

A teenager named Olawumi Ayomide has been sentenced to one year jail term without an option of fine for setting a building on fire in Ilorin, the state capital after stealing items belonging to the occupants. A Kwara state Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate M.A. Yahaya, found Ayomide guilty and sentenced him to one year jail term at Mandala Correctional Centre He was charged to court by the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC. Recall that on Wednesday, last week, at 1200hrs, the suspect broke into a three-bedroom bungalow belonging to Mrs. Bolatito…

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested three people suspected to be involved in abduction of children with the intention of selling them for criminal gains. The operation that led to their apprehension was carried out by the detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, made this disclosure in a press statement made available to newsmen. According to Okoye, the detectives through intelligent gathering swung into action that led to the smashing of the syndicate that specialized in child trafficking between Imo – Abia axis. “The syndicate…