Author: Abimbola Ogunnaike

Chairman of the Ilorin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barrister Sulyman Kosemani has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on its war against corruption in the country promising to work with it within the ambit to tackle it. This commendation was made in Ilorin on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 when the Kosemani led other members of his executives on a courtesy visit to the Zonal Director, Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, Harry Erin, at the Commission’s office in Ilorin. He said the essence of the visit was to enable the new heads from both sides to…

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 visited the sites of some of his legacy projects, including the talk-of-the-town Innovation Hub, which is receiving finishing touches ahead of its public unveiling. The Governor said the objectives for the huge projects are to build a new ecosystem that makes Kwara a go-to place in Nigeria and build an economy that benefits the people and further elevates the state. Governor Abdulrazaq was responding to a media enquiry requesting him to explain the huge investments on projects such as the garment factory, international conference centre, visual arts centre, innovation hub,…

In a major boost for Nigeria’s crude oil production, revenue generation and economic growth efforts, the NNPC Ltd has officially unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend, before the international crude oil market. It would be recalled that in July, 2024, NNPC Ltd and its partner, the Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) Ltd introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, following the lifting of first cargo of 950,000 barrels which headed for Spain. During a ceremony held at the Argus European Crude Conference taking place in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday, the Managing Director,…

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has confirmed an attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on troops deployed at stabilisation operation pro-force and defence site in Gubio LGA of Borno State. The Director of Defence, Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who made this disclosure through a statement, said five soldiers were killed in the coordinated attack. According to Buba, 10 were wounded, and four were missing, while troops eliminated several terrorists and recovered weapons. “The coordinated attack saw five killed in action soldiers, 10 wounded, and four missing in action, while troops eliminated several terrorists, as well as recovered weapons,” he said.…

The owner of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly addressed as Tompolo, has claimed that top oil thieves barons in Lagos State and Abuja, the federal capital territory, want him dead. Tompolo disclosed this recently during a working visit of the Nigerian Bar Association national executive, led by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), to Oporoza, the headquarters of the Gbaramatu Kingdom. The chief executive officer of the security outfit, who alleged that powerful people outside the Niger Delta are behind oil thieves in the region, added that he has stepped on many toes while carrying out his job…

The Nigerian Navy has disclosed that its units under the umbrella of Operation DELTA SANITY, uncovered and destroyed 23 Illegal Refinery Sites and recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil in October. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 in Abuja, said the team also uncovered and destroyed 30 ovens, 26 reservoirs, 77 sacks, 19 dug out pits, 21 wooden boats, four jerry cans and two pumping machines. He said large quantities of crude oil and AGO were successfully recovered during various operations carried out within…

The Kogi State Government on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 vowed to clamp down on property owners harbouring Yahoo Boys in the state. The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye made this disclosure on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 in Lokoja, the state capital during a press briefing ahead of a two-day symposium of stakeholders in housing and urban development in Kogi State. Taiye noted that it was appalling that some property owners were sabotaging the efforts of the government at ridding the state of crimes and criminalities by accommodating individuals who have questionable sources of income.…

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has begun the export of refined petroleum products to neighbouring West African countries, Bloomberg reports on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024. However, there are claims that whereas the Refinery is getting crude from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), in Naira, it is carrying out the export deal in dollars. Thegazellenews.com reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira, an order that has been confirmed to have been implemented by the NNPCL. The Bloomberg publication quoted data sourced from Vortexa, Kpler,…

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has identified Xabi Alonso as the perfect replacement for manager, Carlo Ancelotti. According to Fabrizio Romano, Perez believes Alonso has everything to coach the LaLiga champions, including the style of football. Xabi alonso Los Blancos have already suffered more defeats (3) in this season than they had all of last season (2). Toni Kroos’ retirement left Ancelotti’s team without an identity in the midfield and Kylian Mbappé’s arrival has disrupted the team’s attacking chemistry. All this has led to talks about Ancelotti’s future with Real Madrid, despite the Italian’s previous success with the club. 2024…

Iconic Argentina captain, Lionel Messi on the night of Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 achieved another record after his team’s 1-0 win over Peru in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier. The Inter Miami forward provided the assist for Lautaro Martinez’s 55th minute goal of the encounter. The match was played at the Estadio Alberto José Armando in Buenos Aires as Argentina ended their memorable 2024 on a high. Messi’s assist means the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star becomes the player with most assists in international football history, joint with USA’s Landon Donovan (58). It’s yet to be seen if Messi…

Federal agents in the United States of America allegedly raided the cell of the embattled American rapper, Diddy. It was gathered that the authorities reportedly took away a bunch of privileged materials and his own writing notes meant for his legal team for an upcoming trial. Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo made this known while accusing prosecutors of leveraging private legal writings seized from the singer’s jail cell to keep him behind bars until his May trial. In a new document filed in Manhattan federal court, Diddy’s defence team alleged that the authorities confiscated documents that were legally privileged and should…

The United Nations Children Emergency Fund(UNICEF) has disclosed that Biu and Shani local government areas in Borno State have made the list of 130 local government areas in Nigeria declared open defecation free. This came when the state authorities in collaboration with UNICEF and other development partners launched the Borno State Open Defecation Free Roadmap and flagged off campaign for Open Defecation Free in the state. UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, who commended the Borno State Government for its collaboration in the campaign against open defecation, noted that Biu and Shani had already achieved ODF status last year.…

All is now set for the Gelede Festival of the Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom in the Yaba Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, reports TheGazelleNews.com Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, 20 November, 2024, at his palace, the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Owolabi Adeyemi Adeniyi, stated that the event will rekindle and reawaken the cultural development of the kingdom and its environs. “Gelede is an age-long traditional festival which belongs to the Sabe people and we intend to sustain this festival and make it one of the celebrated ones in Nigeria and Africa,” the respected Monarch said. According…

The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) has welcomed its new Director General, Dr. Abisoye Fagade, who officially resumed office this week. NIHOTOUR, a collaboration between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and the Federal Government of Nigeria, is at the forefront of human capacity development in Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Upon his assumption of office, Dr. Fagade was warmly received by the institute’s management team, which includes: Dr. Green, Director of Travel and Tourism; Dr. Baba, Director of Hospitality Management; Dr. Ibru, Director of Human Relations; Dr. Shehu, Registrar; Ahmed…

TheGazelleNews, a leading online newspaper, is set to honour elder statesman and one of Nigeria’s most respected politicians, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Chairman of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Public Lecture and Award Night. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. This year’s lecture, themed “Poverty Alleviation: Fantasies, Expectations, and Realities of People’s Empowerment,” aims to foster insightful discussion on critical socio-economic issues facing the country. In recognition of his lifetime of exemplary service, leadership, and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti and Federal University, Lokoja. In the reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja, will take over at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti. Engineer Kayode Ojo, who previously held a similar position at Oye-Ekiti, will assume the role in Lokoja. “This strategic change is part of President Tinubu’s initiative to foster diversity and national cohesion in the management of the country’s universities,” a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. The certificates were handed over in Abuja on Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 by the Supervisory National Commissioner for Ondo State, Prof. Kunle Ajayi. This comes four days after INEC declared Aiyedatiwa the winner of the governorship election held on Saturday, 16 November, 2024. Representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aiyedatiwa defeated Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and 15 other candidates. He won across all 18 local government areas of the state, polling 366,781 votes against Ajayi’s 117,845.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has said the federal government is determined to put an end to conflicting court judgments that had plagued the sector for some time. Fagbemi further said the reform in the justice system by President Bola Tinubu-led administration is meant to stimulate the economy. The minister of justice disclosed this on Tuesday, 19 November, 2024in Ilọrin at the commencement of a three day conference of the Network of Justice Sector Reform Teams (JSRTs). The programme was organised by the Ministry of Justice with the assistance of the European Union-funded…

A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court presided over Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel on Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 ordered an unemployed man, Vincent Danladi, to sweep the court premises for three weeks for stealing one carton of floor tiles and other items worth N130,000. The police had earlier charged Danladi, 30, of Ungwan Pama in Kaduna, with theft. Delivering the ruling, Magistrate Emmanuel stated that the court considered the fact that Danladi was a first-time offender. He ordered the convict to report to the court for three weeks to sweep the premises after he pleaded guilty to the offence, with no option of…

Men of the Crack Squad of the Ebonyi State Police Command on Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 shot dead a yet-to-be-identified labourer and critically injured another three in the state. The incident which happened at Ugwuechara junction within the state capital started when the Crack Team stopped a bike man and wanted to confiscate his motorcycle thinking he was into Yahoo business. An eyewitness narrated that the bike man introduced himself to the policemen as a military personnel but the Crack Team started molesting and beating him. “As the policemen removed his cap and started hitting him with their guns and…