Author: The Gazelle News

The Federal Government has been asked to evolve a system of giving out free meals to the elderly, people from 60 years old. Speaking at the launching of the Senior Club in Abuja, a dietician,  Mrs. Jane Paul-Eden said the federal government should step up the feeding arrangement for the vulnerable in the society by adding free meal to the aged. The Senior Club, is an association formed by a non-government organisation (NGO), Axios Senior Citizens Foundation (ASCF), for people aged 60 and above to assist them make new friends, to support them, make communities aware of their value, encourage…

The Czech Ambassador to Nigeria, Zdenek Krejci has lamented that the reaction of European countries to the ongoing Russian/Ukrainian war has not been too smooth. Krejci, who is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Niger, Gabon, Central African Republic and Republic of Congo, said at the handover of the European Union Presidency to Sweden, that: “As we all know, the Christmas holidays in Europe and Ukraine will be difficult and complicated this year. “The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has completely changed the geopolitical situation on our continent,…

It was ecstasy galore on Wednesday, 14 December, 2022, when a charity organization, based in Ota, Ogun State feted widows, old women and other vulnerable ones in the community. At the event, no fewer than 25 widows and aged women benefited. The organization, Al-Khaleely Islamic Foundation (AKIF), during its maiden distribution of palliatives that sunny Wednesday said the activity was in line with the foundation’s Motto: Service to Humanity. The event took place at the premises of De-Pillar Nursery/Primary School located at Ifelodun street of Oko Baale area via Oju-Ore, Ota, Ogun State. The event, apart from distribution of palliative…

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council Secretary RT. Hon James Abiodun Faleke has called on members of the ruling party to unite for its victory in the 2023 general elections. He also announced the release of N500 million for the people of the state to celebrate this year’s Christmas and New Year. Hon. Faleke, who made the donation when he met with Kogi APC Stakeholders and the party’s candidates for Senate, House of Representatives, state House of Assembly at separate fora this month, noted that, based on his grassroots network mechanism, he is optimistic and capable of influencing the  victory of the party…

Lagos State Government renewed its commitment to ensuring education is accessible to every child irrespective of socio economic class or environments, to guarantee a better and secure future for the children. A survey programme, targeted towards out-of-school children to upscale efforts in bringing the sustained obligation into action will commence on Tuesday, 20th of December, 2022. Speaking at the weekend during a One-Day Training for Coordinators, Supervisors and Field Officers on the Out-of-school Children survey, Mr Ibrahim Obajomo, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, enjoined all on the essential of the data…

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has sent his felicitations to the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni on award of National Honour by the Government of Republic of Niger. The President of Republic of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum on Sunday, 18 December, 2022, conferred Governor Buni with a National Honour in appreciation of Buni’s contributions to building relationship between Nigeria and Niger Republic. Lawan was among the top dignitaries that accompanied Governor Buni to the capital city of Niamey to with the award presentation ceremony. The Senate President, in a congratulatory statement, said: “l proudly join our…

I have read with dismay, comments attributed to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on the ongoing accusation and counter-accusation on Osun debt profile. This statement is thus necessary to clarify that the Minister has not made or authorised any statement on the matter, however, comments made by me to a reporter were misreported and attributed to him by media houses who never had a conversation with me. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola is focused on his current assignment as the Minister of Interior and will not be distracted by the ongoing bickering. The actors involved in the current imbroglio are thus advised to keep…

Documents have emerged indicating why the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) withdrew its celebrated case against Kogi State Government on a N20 billion salary bail-out fund alleged to have been fixed by the state government The EFCC had, last August, accused top officials of the Kogi State Government of diverting the N20 billion bailout loan channeled through Sterling Bank and fixing same with the bank instead of using the funds for the purpose for which it was meant. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Kingsley Fanwo, had, however, strongly rebuffed the EFCC, insisting that the funds were judiciously…

A 33-year-old Nigerian lady, Rebecca Ikumelo has died from the injuries she sustained during the stampede at the concert organized by the singer Asake in Brixton O2 Academy on Thursday, 15 December, 2022. Late Ikumelo died in hospital on Saturday morning, 17 December, 2022, after being critically injured in the stampede. She is survived by two children. She was very popular on Tiktok with videos she shared about her journey in taking care of her autistic son. Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, died in hospital this morning, Saturday, 17 December, 2022, after being critically injured. Two other women, aged 21 and 23,…

As Muslims continue to celebrate Maulud Nabiyy to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has urged the people to maintain peace in the country as a panacea for development. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this in an interview shortly after he attended the 5th Nigeria World Maulud Nabiyy celebration of Jam’iyatul Ansarul Deeni Attijjaniya at the Polo Complex, Minna. While appreciating the organizers of the event, the Governor stressed that the state and the country has been challenged by insecurity hence, the need for peace can never be over emphasised. “Without peace businesses will not thrive…

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a forthright leader with passion and  genuine love for the people. Princess Orelope-Adefulire said this in a statement of congratulations to President Buhari on his 80th birthday. The SDGs’ boss noted that the President has demonstrated his genuine love for the downtrodden and the vulnerable since his election in 2015 through his various programmes, policies, initiatives and investments in infrastructure across the country.  “Under him, Nigeria is implementing the biggest social investment scheme in Africa. President Buhari is the President…

The member representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has commissioned seven transformers, five boreholes and seven school projects for the people of her constituency. A statement by the Federal Lawmaker’s Media aide, Olamilekan Olusada on Saturday, 17 December, 2022, indicated that the commissioning started on Thursday, 15 December, 2022 at different locations in Oluyole Federal Constituency. According to the statement, the lawmaker commissioned solar powered boreholes, located at Temidire – Agbamu; Ile-Baale Omiyale; Alagba olomi; Ajisola and Seko areas of Oluyole. Rep Akande-Sadipe also commissioned transformers located at Ajofeebo; Oorelope Isale-Alfa; Kolajo; Olomi; Idi-Ayunre…

Versatile defender, Benjamin Victor has been voted Ladegbuwa FC Player of the Month for the month of November. The defender has been in sensational form in recent time and was also in contention for the award during the month of October, losing to Oriyomi Biliaminu. The award comes with a cash prize of ₦5,000 and was presented by the club Secretary, Folami Salami. Folami emphasised the need to encourage young players for their  hard work and excellent performance which he believes would encourage them to attain their height “I will like to congratulate Benjamin for his emergence as the Player…

Leaders of Peoples Democratic Party and its Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar are playing on our seeming forgetfulness and insulting our collective intelligence. Having consistently shown lack of capacity for introspection, PDP leaders have been going about the country slandering the All Progressives Congress-led government of President Muhammadu Buhari, believing that as Nigerians we have forgotten their atrocious era and that we are unappreciative ignoramuses. Notably Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the party that once contemplated changing its brand name because of its atrocious record, has been emboldened by our assumed forgetfulness as a nation, mounting podiums and…

The former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has reacted to the controversy surrounding the loan profile of the state as Governor Ademola Adeleke and his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola bicker over the state of the state’s loan. Reacting to the development, Aregbesola stated that Accountant-General of the state should be in a better position to give the true particulars of the indebtedness of the state. Reacting to the statement by Oyebamiji on the contention that the debts were incurred by his government, Aregbesola, through his Media Aide, Mr Sola Fasure, said the impasse was between Adeleke and Oyetola, and…

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, remanded Ali Bello, a nephew to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and one Dauda Sulaiman in prison pending the fulfilment of their bail conditions They were remanded upon arraignment alongside one Abdulsalami Hudu, Cahier of Kogi State House Administration ( now at large) on a 10-count charge of misappropriation and money laundering Bello and Sulaiman are accused of fraudulently withdrawing a sum of N10, 270,556,800 (Ten Billion, Two Hundred and Seventy Million, Five Hundred and Fifty-six Thousand Eight Hundred Naira), from  the Kogi State treasury, which they delivered to…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has identified incessant attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s facilities as a major threat to the fundamental rights of citizens to exercise their franchise. The commission made this known at it’s first monthly review meeting in Abuja to update Nigerians on assessment of citizens participation on the forthcoming General Election tagged, ‘Mobilizing Voters for Elections (MOVE). MOVE is an election initiatives champion by the National Human Rights Commission. Briefing journalists in Abuja, a Senior Human Rights Advisor to the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Hillary Ogbonna said, the commission in its engagement with…