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A student of the Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna named Blaise Aliyu, has been reportedly punished to death by two of his senior colleagues. Aliyu, an orphan who lost his parents in 2013, is survived by his twin brother, who is also a student at the military boarding school located in Mando, Kaduna. Two SS 3 students reportedly summoned the 15-year-old to their room under the pretext of punishing him but ended up killing him. The deceased’s body has been deposited in the mortuary. Speaking on the sad development, spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet,…

Gunmen on the night of Saturday, 22 June, 2024 invaded the residence of Chief Cornwell Ihunwo, the Paramount Ruler of Rumu-Elechi, Nkpolu Orowurokwo in Rivers State and whisked away his police orderly and driver. It was gathered that the gunmen had invaded the place with the intention of abducting the traditional ruler but could not find him. The assailants then took the royal father’s police orderly and driver at gunpoint to an undisclosed location. The State Police Command in a press statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital on Sunday, 23 June, 2024 by its Spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko…

Oyo State Government has kickstarted the process of hiring day and night guards to ensure security in public schools. The Personnel Department of the state Post Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission is carrying out the task on behalf of the state government. The was contained in a circular addressed to all zones posted online by the commission The circular was dated June 21 and signed by the TESCOM Director of Personnel, O.A. Popoola, on behalf of the commission’s chairman. The letter was further copied to the Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary, including education zonal heads. The circular directed all school principals…

The 2024 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Examinations timetable has been released. The release marked the commencement of a crucial period for secondary school students across Nigeria. With the release of the schedule, candidates and educators alike are gearing up for the rigorous assessments ahead. This is disclosed in a Monday post on its X platform, @Neconigeria. The indigenous examination body disclosed that the exam begins Wednesday, 19 June, 2024, and ends Friday, 26 July, 2024.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in Rivers, Bayelsa and Imo. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development in statement issued on Sunday, 23 June, 2024 in Abuja. According to Gabkwet, the air interdictions conducted between June 18 and June 22, also dispersed five J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks. He said that some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on June 18 with seven overhead tanks,…

The Ogun State Government said Governor Dapo Abiodun’s Executive Order creating the Mineral Resources Agency is aimed at protecting those resources in its domain and entrench decency and sanity in the sector, for the common good of the people in the State. It said the Agency was set up for mineral identification, geological mapping of the state, and data banking, in line with item 39 of the exclusive legislative list regulating mining activities in Nigeria. Special Adviser to Governor Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, given further clarification on the restraining order of government on Mining mineral resources…

The Bill seeking to establish a federal university of technology in Lagos has scaled the First Reading at the House of Representatives, reports thegazellenews.com The Bill was sponsored by the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and member, representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the Bill scaled the First Reading during the House plenary on Tuesday, 11 June, 2024, just before the House adjourned for the Eid-l-Kabir holiday. This medium learnt that the proposed University of Technology is expected to be sited in Badagry. The sponsor of the Bill, Honourable Faleke…

By Gbenga Akingbule Born without a silver spoon and struggled through hardwork, perseverance and unwavering desire to succeed, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Zulum has since become a household name especially amongst the less privileged people in the state . Prof. Zulum is always quick to share stories about his humble beginning amongst the high and mighty, a gesture observers view as rare display of humility amongst Nigeria’s political elites Since his assumption of office in 2019, Prof Zulum has never failed to consistently associated with the less privileged, his former constituency where he was schooled in the difficult economic hardship bedeveling many…

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested two former staff of Union Bank for allegedly stealing the sum of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank. The suspects: Idah Ogoh, and Agbo Okwute, were arrested on Friday, 21 June, 2024, in Makurdi, Benue State. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Saturday, 22 June, 2024, said the suspects’ arrest followed a petition against them by Union Bank on fraudulent debits on a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna’s account. The EFCC spokesperson explained that, “their dealings were uncovered when the family of…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has debunked the allegation that it is exposing sensitive data of Nigerians. Kayode Adegoke, Head, Corporate Communications of NIMC, disclosed this on Saturday, 22 June, 2024 via a statement. “The Commission, at this moment, assures the public that the data of Nigerians has not been compromised, and the Commission have not authorised any website or entity to sell or misuse the National Identification Number (NIN) amongst all the identities stated in the report,” the statement said. According to the statement, “the following websites: idfinder.com.ng; Verify. Ng/sign in, championtech.com.ng, trustyonline.com, and anyverify.com are data harvesters…

Africa’s leading financial services institution, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or “the Group”), has added to its impressive haul of accolades as it was recently named Nigeria’s strongest brand and Best Banking Brand in Nigeria by Brand Finance and Global Brands Magazine, respectively. These awards not only reaffirm GTCO’s position as a leading financial services group but also spotlights the Group’s enduring reputation as a customer-focused brand. Over the years, GTCO has demonstrated remarkable commitment to shaping the future of financial services in Africa and is renowned for its innovative approach to customer service and stakeholder engagement. The Group’s…

The Oyo State government has put in place measures to prevent cholera outbreak in public basic schools, reports thegazellenews.com. Thus, thegazellenews.com learnt, the government has advised headteachers in public schools in the state to ensure that food handlers follow strict hygiene practices to prevent contamination. The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran handed down the instruction today, in Ibadan. He said the Oyo State government, through the Board, is on top of its game to ensure public basic schools are taking steps to ensure the health and safety of students. Adeniran equally urged parents,…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Executive Orders to establish two new agencies, namely: The Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and The Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency. In addition to the establishment of these two agencies, the third executive order, therefore restrains monarchs from entering into any form of agreement or Memorandum of Understanding concerning mining activities or any other land matters in their domains. A statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade said the three executive orders take an immediate effect. “Executive Order…

The Head of Department of Microbiology in the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Dr Abdul Azeez Anjorin has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello over the success of the October/November 2023 Accreditation exercise conducted by the National University Commission (NUC), reports tuegazellenews.com Dr Anjorin particularly appreciated Professor Olatunji-Bello over the full accreditation recorded by the Department of Microbiology, especially Microbiology as a course, during the exercise. Thegazellenews.com gathered that the Microbiology course achieved full accreditation during the exercise after initial and subsequent denial of accreditation by the NUC which hitherto resulted in the suspension of…

By Sani Mohammed It is unfortunate that we live in a society where mediocrity and ignorance is celebrated, a case of one Austin Okai, who can hardly read or write, but an ethnic jingoist. Ordinarily one would have been tempted to keep mute over an illiterate ethnic champion, very ignorant of the law. Someone who would beg people to write for him and put his byeline to scam his people who see him as a perceived activist, and swindle them to financially enrich his empire. His article: Governor Usman Ododo’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: A Case of Hypocrisy and Eye-Service, exposes his…

Following the ongoing political tension in Rivers State, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered his men to mount barricade in all local government secretariats in the state. He also said the recent controversy surrounding the recruitment of police constables is really appalling, as he highlighted the rigorous standards expected of officers. Egbetokun made this known on Thursday, 20 June, 2024, in Abuja while addressing journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other senior officers. He disclosed that policemen will not leave the headquarters until a court judgement on the controversy over…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the late Towulade of Akinale, Oba Femi Ogunleye, as a great leader who lived an eventful life and put his community on the world map during his reign. Oba Ogunleye, one of Nigeria’s topmost journalists, died in the United Kingdom on Wednesday at the age of 79. Prince Abiodun, in a condolence message to the Ogun State Council of Obas and Akinale community, said the late monarch contributed his own quota to the development of Ogun State after an illustrious career as a journalist. “It is with deep sadness that we mourn…

A Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Liman, on Thursday, 20 June, 2024 nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified all the actions taken after the controversial reinstatement. “I hereby order that every step taken by the government is hereby nullified and becomes null and invalid and that this does not affect the validity of the repealed Emirates Law but actions taken by the governor which include the assenting to the law and the reappointment of Sanusi. “I have listened to the audio of the governor…

Lagos State government has disclosed that the suspected cholera cases in the state have increased to 401 with 21 deaths. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, who made this disclosure in a statement, explained that Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa recorded the highest numbers. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, 20 June, 2024 signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the state Ministry of Health, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo. “Following the last update on the cholera outbreak in Lagos, which reported 350 suspected cases and 15 fatalities, the Special Adviser to the…

By Ademola Adegbamigbe A great boss. A man who teaches journalists under him with the patience of a stoic and the firm belief of a monk. Once he discovers a potential in you, he makes you develop confidence that you can do better. Of course, he, a sharp dresser himself, would never cease to encourage journalists to dress well, since this is part of confidence building. When he listens to your side of anything, Oga would be brushing the tuft of hair under his lower lip with the back of his forefinger, narrowing his eyes behind his pair of glasses…