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Governors from the southern part of Nigeria under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for the consideration of the cost of living and ability of each state to pay the new minimum wage just as they advocated that each State be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions. This was contained in a Communique issued at the end of their meeting held on Monday, June 25, 2024, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. In their 16 points Communique, the Forum called for strengthening of fiscal federalism and devolution of powers and expressed concern over…

An aviation expert, Dr Godwin Emmanuel, has expressed grave concerns over recent developments that caused President Bola Tinubu to travel abroad on chartered flights. Emmanuel, who said that the public shame that befell Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, as its president flew abroad for engagements in chartered flights was unquantifiable, urged the Presidency to prepare a supplementary budget providing new aircraft for the President and Vice President Kashim Shettima, and pass it to the National Assembly for legislative approval without delay. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday, 27 June, 2024, Emmanuel said President Tinubu’s trip on chartered flights had reduced his…

By Ayoade Davidson Ojeniyi FCA The sabotage against PBAT began long before he became the president of this country. He should be the first in the history of Nigerian politics to face the worst attacks even from the members of his own party. Thus he had no other options than to rely on those who did not and do not want him in Aso Rock. This is one of the major reasons we find ourselves in the present situations and hardship. However, there is good news and there is bad news. The good news is that the real people who…

The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has stated his trial for alleged money laundering charges turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him, reports thegazellenews.com The former Speaker stated that though the last twelve and half years of his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as harrowing experience for him and his family, he was able to pick a positive out of it because the trial period afforded him the opportunity to enrol for a law course at the University of Lagos, and today he is a…

A Civil Society Organization, Centre for Good Governance and Probity has expressed deep concern over reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been travelling in a chartered plane rather than using the presidential aircraft for official engagements. The group, in a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Gabriel Uwosu, said it is indeed a disgrace to Nigeria’s image in the comity of Nations that her President attends state functions within and outside the country in chartered aircraft. The group expressed worry about the security implications of the President’s lack of official aircraft, noting that it is…

By Sola Fasure I write in response to an article on the politics page of your esteemed newspaper of June 9, 2024, titled ‘Dissecting Aregbesola’s political battles in APC’ written by your correspondent in Osogbo, Oluwole Ige. The author was a correspondent of the Nigerian Tribune and he has a history of adversarial reporting against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola when he was Osun governor and Minister of Interior. His reports, when not outrightly false, is outlandish, bringing journalism into disrepute. He once wrote with magisterial authority the falsehood that UNICEF constructed the Ita-Olokan to Orita-Olaiya road in Osogbo, the day after…

By Gboyega Akosile There is no gain saying that God in His infinite wisdom does not make mistakes – I know that most of the widely accepted religions, in the world, Islam and Christianity, hold strongly to this belief. He does as He pleases Himself in the affairs of man, with absolute precision. This can be said of those that God has chosen and used to run the affairs of men in the world. From the days of prophets, Kings, Queens and rulers up to the present day leaders, we believe that there is a hand of God in their…

Yesterday’s incident involving members of the All Progressives Congress from Alimosho Local Government who reportedly molested the State Chairman at the State Secretariat is not only deplorable but also goes against the ethos of the party and democratic principles. Such behavior has serious implications for the progress and future of the party, tarnishing its image and reputation in the eyes of the public. It creates a perception of chaos and lawlessness within the party ranks, which is damaging to its credibility and ability to govern effectively. The actions of these members have created a negative perception of the party, portraying…

A Deputy Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. Essien Etop Andrew, Deputy Comptroller General of Customs in charge of Finance Administration and Technical Service slumped and later died on Tuesday, 25 June, 2024 at the National Assembly hospital in Abuja. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the senior customs officer was answering questions from members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts when he coughed and slumped. Andrew was rushed to the National Assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead by doctors on duty, thegazellenews.com learnt

Your Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, On your special day, we extend our heartfelt birthday wishes to you. Your commitment and dedication to the growth and development of Lagos State are truly commendable. Under your dynamic leadership, Lagos has witnessed remarkable advancements in healthcare and infrastructure. Your relentless efforts have significantly improved the quality of life for countless citizens, ensuring better access to healthcare services and modern infrastructure. We appreciate your visionary approach and the tangible progress made in these critical sectors. Your initiatives have not only enhanced the physical landscape of Lagos but have also uplifted the spirits of its…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended pilgrims from the State, who successfully completed this year’s Hajj for making the Gateway state proud, describing them as worthy ambassadors. The first batch of the State’s 934 pilgrims to this year’s annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia started arriving today, while others are expected on Wednesday, June 26. Governor Abiodun, in a statement on Tuesday, described their stay in the Holy Land as worthwhile as it was in fulfilment of one of the five pillars of the Islamic religion. He praised the pilgrims for their peaceful conduct, adding that Ogun State…

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has commiserated with the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; and wife of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Hafsat Ganduje over the loss of their mothers, reports thegazellenews.com Hajia Maryam Albishir, mother of the Vice President’s Wife died on Sunday, 23 June, 2024, at the age of 69 while the mother of Professor Hafsat Ganduje, Hajia Asiya Gautama’s death was announced early Monday, 24 June, 2024. Both deceased persons were buried in Kano on Monday, 24 June, 2024. Senator Tinubu described the loss of…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Rose Deffi, a former employee of the National Examination Council (NECO), who was dismissed over allegations of certificate forgery. The trial was first scheduled for May 30, 2024, before Honourable Justice G.D. Fwomyon at the Plateau State High Court but was stalled due to the defendant’s absence. The court ruled that Mrs. Deffi should be served the charge sheet through substituted means and be produced in court by her lawyer at the next hearing. On Friday, when the case was called, Mrs. Deffi, who was present in…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has been elected Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum. Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, emerged as the Vice Chairman. This followed a meeting of the Southern Governors’ Forum in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday, 24 June, 2024. The meeting, which lasted about five hours, had in attendance 13 Governors and three Deputy Governors. The Governors in attendance include: Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Godwin Obaseki, Edo; Seyi Makinde, Oyo; Alex Otti, Abia; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos; Ademola Adeleke, Osun; Francis Nwifuru, Ebonyi; Peter Mbah, Enugu; Douye Diri, Bayelsa; and Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State. Others are: Biodun Oyebanji,…

The Seventh Prosecution Witness, (PW7) in the trial of former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele on Monday, June 24, 2024 told Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, that Emefiele signed and approved contract awards and payments to April 1616 Investment Limited and Architekon Nigeria Limited, which are companies owned by Sa’adatu Ramalan Yero, a staff of the Apex Bank, his wife Margaret and her brother, Jonathan Omoile respectively. The witness, Agboro Michael, an investigator with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), who is a member…

In a bid to restore order and curb the resurgence of thuggery, the Kano Police Command has successfully dislodged local thugs, known as ‘Yan Daba’, from the main emir’s palace in Kano. The palace, currently occupied by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, had been guarded by these thugs and local hunters posing as security guards. A top security source told PRNigeria that the police action comes amid intelligence reports of an influx of ‘Yan Daba and ‘Yan Tauri (also known as hunters), mobilised from local government councils to the city. The police have taken control of both the Gidan Rumfa and Nasarawa…

Our attention has been drawn to the news going round about a purported protest rocking Lagos APC. As much as this sensational piece of news might throw the opposition camp into premature celebration, the incident was a storm in a tea cup. Since the resumption of office of the State Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, he has continuously sought the peaceful co-existence of all party members in every cradle and cranny of the state. It is on record that he has , at various times, been able to successfully reconcile warring party members across board to ensure cohesion. The incident today…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of the national chairman, Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Harold Udokwere. A three-man armed robbery gang attacked and killed Udokwere in his house in the Kubusa area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. After the incident, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, ordered a probe into the general’s death.

.A Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Liman on Monday, 24 June, 2024 discharged and acquitted a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, over alleged N338.8 million money laundering. Ikuforiji was discharged alongside his former Personal Assistant, Oyebode Atoyebi. Justice Liman held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) failed to prove its case against the defendants beyond reasonable doubt. The defendants were first arraigned on March 1, 2012, before Justice Okechukwu Okeke on 20 counts bordering on misappropriation and money laundering

“Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, was stopped by police in Lagos state for disobeying traffic laws and subsequently paid fine for the offence”. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a post he shared on his verified X handle, @benHundeyin, on Sunday, 23 June, 2024 According to Hundeyin, the actress was stopped for contravening traffic laws and fined for the offence. Taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, 23 June, 2024, actress Bakare lashed out at the police for entering her car and driving away with her 14-year-old daughter to an…