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Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement has felicitated with Christians and the people of Lagos on the occasion of Easter celebration. Dr. Adediran described this season as a time of dying to what was imperfect and reawakening to what is perfect, a season of renewed hope and sacrifice. “The essence of this season is about the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ which epitomizes selflessness and willingness to offer a breath of fresh air to humanity at a huge personal cost to him,” he said. JANDOR urged Lagosians to, on the solemn occasion, reflect on the…

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N850 million for the procurement of pumps, accessories and other components necessary for the rehabilitation and upgrade of boreholes across Maiduguri and surrounding communities. This is part of a decisive move to address water scarcity caused by the devastating flood of 10th September 2024 and to restore access to potable water in most affected areas. The General Manager of Borno State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), Dr. Mohammed Aliyu, disclosed this to journalists in Maiduguri. He said: “His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the sum…

The Federal Government has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, who died on Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88 years. The Federal Government condolences was contained in a statement issued by the acting spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The departed Holy Father, the political head of Vatican City and the head of the Catholic Church, was described in the statement as a global moral leader whose papacy was marked by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to peace, social justice, and the dignity of all people. The statement…

The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. (Pastor) Cornelius Ojelabi has advised Nigerians, particularly Christians to live as resurrected people who have been transformed by grace and love, reports thegazellnews.com Ojelabi’s advice was contained in his Easter message released on Sunday, 20 April, 2025 signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Mrs Omobola Akingbehin made available to journalists including thegazellenews.com Ojelabi emphasized the significance of the resurrection, citing Colossians 3:1, “Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above.” He encouraged Christians to carry the light of Christ into…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christian faithful in the State as they celebrate this year’s Easter, which marks the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in an Easter message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, urged Lagos residents, particularly Christians, to emulate virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion of Jesus Christ, which made Him die on the cross for the atonement of our sins and reconciling us with God. He also implored Christians to continue to live in peace, love and harmony with believers in other…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Christians in the state and Nigeria as a whole on this year’s Easter celebration, even as he reiterated the commitment of his administration to forging ahead with its numerous developmental strides. The Governor, in his Easter message in Abeokuta on Sunday, 20 April, 2025, also called on Nigerians to look forward to a brighter future in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governor, who acknowledged the sacrifices of Christian faithful and the sanctification and purification they went through during the 40-day Lenten period marked by fasting…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today, Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, on a short working visit, reports thegazellenews.com During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This period of reflection will inform plans to deepen ongoing reforms and accelerate national development priorities in the coming year. Recent economic strides reinforce the President’s commitment to these efforts, as evidenced by the Central Bank of Nigeria reporting a…

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance as key pillars for national progress, drawing from the lessons of Ramadan. The Vice President also called on everyone to support the administration’s ongoing economic reforms, assuring that short-term difficulties would yield long-term benefits for the country. Speaking on Monday, 31 March, 2025, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, during a luncheon with Borno State elders and his schoolmates in celebration of Eid-El-Fitr, the Vice President, who spoke through the member representing Maiduguri Metropolitan Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulkadir Rahis, said there…

Lere Olayinka, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, has insisted that former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, lied by claiming that he picked the former Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election based on report of the committee set up by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to select its Vice Presidential candidate. Olayinka, who reiterated that the FCT Minister was never keen about being Atiku’s running mate because of the enormous baggages he is carrying, and he had no regret, working against him…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has felicitated Muslim faithful on the conclusion of this year’s Ramadan, saying that the period has enriched the country spiritually. Abiodun, who commended Muslim faithful for committing the country into the hands of Almighty Allah (SWT) in prayers and supplications while undertaking acts of charity during the period, stated that the benefits to the country have been massive. In particular, the Governor commended Muslim faithful in Ogun State for their unwavering support of his administration and commitment to the growth and development of Ogun State, saying that he would never take such support for…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its warm felicitations to Muslims across the state and beyond on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. According to the party Chairman, Hon. (Pastor) Cornelius Ojelabi, “as we celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, I urge our Muslim brothers and sisters to hold dear the lessons of Ramadan, which embody piety, self-discipline, and compassion. May these values continue to guide us all, fostering greater unity, love, and understanding among Lagosians.” Ojelabi prayed for Allah’s blessings, seeking peace, stability, and progress for the state…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has extended heartfelt greetings to Muslims across Nigeria and beyond as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement released in Abuja on her behalf by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Desmond Utomwen, the SSAP-SDGs emphasized the significance of Eid-el-Fitr as a time for gratitude, reflection, and unity. She highlighted the values of compassion, generosity, and solidarity, which define the season and align with the principles of sustainable development. “Eid-el-Fitr is not only…

29th March, 2025 His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria The Villa, Aso Rock, Three Arms Zone, Abuja, FCT Your Excellency Asiwaju Who Will Tell the President (Let Democracy Reign; Let the Will of the People Reign) I write to you today not merely as a loyal servant of our great nation, but as a concerned citizen, a comrade who has stood by the ideals of democracy, freedom, and justice from the very inception of our struggle. This is not just a letter but a heartfelt call to action. As someone who has walked…

Theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver” Today, on World Tuberculosis Day 2025, I join the global community in reaffirming our commitment to ending one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, Tuberculosis (TB). Under this year’s theme, “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver,” we are reminded that winning the fight against TB is possible when we unite our efforts, invest in proven solutions, and ensure the delivery of life-saving interventions to all who need them. As the National and Global Stop TB Champion, I take this responsibility with deep personal commitment. The fight against TB is…

By Sunday Dare In times of harsh circumstance and imminent danger, a responsible and dedicated leader is forced into action to avert needless harm and destruction.This is true of the President of a nation or a General in the midst of battle. We all know this as the true law of our political existence. Anyone who feigns ignorance of this fact does so not out of truth but in an attempt to foment further crisis. In times of urgent emergency, extraordinary measures can and must be taken. If not, trouble turns into calamity. Normal becomes abnormality. That which is bad…

By Bayo Onanuga Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued and degenerated into violence. Impeachment threats might have spurred attacks on lawmakers by the governor’s supporters, while militants in the creeks—primed to sabotage critical oil infrastructure—could have plunged Nigeria’s oil production back to pre-2023 lows. Sensational reporting of the crisis by journalists and opportunistic litigation would have inflamed tensions further, paralysing governance and risking lives. Schools and hospitals would shutter; investors would flee. We can only imagine…

By Tunde Rahman As the leadership crisis rocking Rivers State escalated into the destruction of vital oil and gas infrastructure amid looming impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu, President Bola Tinubu wielded the big stick last Tuesday imposing a state of emergency on the oil rich state. He suspended the governor, his deputy and the inflexible state House of Assembly for a period of six months, and appointed former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), as the administrator of the state. Following his inauguration on Wednesday, Ibas has begun the critical assignment.…

THE Southern Governors’ Forum has condoled the Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Dikko Umaru Radda, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, on Sunday, 23 March, 2025. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta on Sunday, 23 March, 2025, the Forum said the passing of Hajia Safara’u Umaru Barebari, being a mother who had given her all in training and nurturing her children, including the governor, was bound to be heartbreaking. It noted, however, that the fulfilled life she…

By AIG Tunji Disu A retired soldier once stormed into my office, demanding that we kill his son, a university student arrested for cultism. His rage was volcanic. But the next day, he returned with food, asking after his son. When I joked, “So you don’t want us to kill him again?” his eyes revealed the truth: anger is often the flipside of helpless love. Years later, I met his son again—now educated, married, and changed. Not because he was jailed, but because his father eventually chose support over abandonment. Many parents bring their children to us, demanding we “discipline”…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed sadness over the passing of Chief Mrs. Bola Shobowale, Executive Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports that Mrs Sobowale’s death was announced on Friday, 21 March, 2025 after a protracted illness. According to Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, state APC Chairman, Chief Mrs. Sobowale’s demise is a tremendous loss to the party, the state, and the people of Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA. Ojelabi in a statement issued on Sunday, 23 March, 2025 described the late council boss as a visionary leader, compassionate administrator, and dedicated…