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The United Nations (UN) has revealed that humanitarian assistance were delivered to five million people in Northeast Nigeria in 2021. The world body however lamented that since 2016, the crisis in the region has claimed 35 aid workers, and left 22 others injured with another 28 kidnapped. Delivering a tribute to aid workers on the frontlines in troubled Northeast Nigeria to mark the World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale said: “Today on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, the humanitarian community in north-east Nigeria honours all aid workers stepping up to…

The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria Mr James Christoff has said that the Nigerian community in Canada is taking up its own place and really contributing in all aspects:  economically, culturally, politically and socially in Canada. Mr Christoff stated this when he paid a visit to the Chiarman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja. The High Commissioner said the visit became necessary because of the growing and impressive Nigerian diaspora population in Canada and the need to collectively harness and channel the good energy to the benefit of both countries. According to the envoy, “I…

The Ona of Abaji and Chairman, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Council of Chiefs, Abuja, Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa has directed the immediate implementation of drug integrity test policy that will ensure intending couples present certificate of fitness before being joined in holy matrimony. The first class monarch, gave the directive to the Chief Imam of Abaji and his Council of Chiefs when the Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Retd) paid him an advocacy visit for the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). Marwa had in his remarks congratulated the monarch on his…

The second term bid of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State received a massive boost on Friday, as the Council of Obas in the state declared its support for the governor, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023. The royal fathers, who converged on the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, lauded the governor for delivering good governance, building infrastructure and for defending the interest of the residents of the state. Speaking on behalf of the royal fathers, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, who spoke through…

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said the contributions of artisans to the socio-economic development and growth of the State cannot be overemphasized. Governor Abiodun said this during the maiden edition of the 2022 Artisans Day, held at M.K.O Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, with the theme: “The Role of Artisans in Tackling the Menace of Youth and Women Unemployment”, saying their cooperation with the government had enhanced  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the State. While appreciating the State chapter of the Artisan association for their input in the delivery of affordable home projects, Abiodun urged…

It was an exciting blend of glitz, glam and euphoria as the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) hosted its annual patron’s dinner with the jury members, held Wednesday, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, which feted stakeholders in Africa’s creative economy, including media and music executives, and African entertainers, among others, gave a glimpse into what to expect from this year’s edition, as the  #RoadToAFRIMA22 continues to take an interesting glide in highlighting and celebrating talents from all parts of Africa. Also present at the continental event, which in the past nine years, has continued to celebrate African…

The All Progressive Congress (APC), women leaders in all the six Western States of the Federation has thrown its full weight behind the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed and pledged their unflinching support for his emergence in the 2023 presidential election. The Southwest Zonal Women Leader, Hon. Yetunde Adesanya during a maiden meeting with the Southwest leaders in Abeokuta, said the purpose of the gathering was to brainstorm on how to mobilise women, either professional or politicians, secure their confidence and convince them to vote for Asiwaju Tinubu as president of the country. Hon. Adesanya described Tinubu…

There was a mild drama, on Thursday, 18 August 2022, when one Osaro Nappiar, ‘identified his mother’s corpse’ at the recently discovered ritualist den where 20 mummified bodies were recovered in an uncompleted building at Ekenhua road in Benin City. Recall that on Wednesday, 17 August, 2022, the state police command uncovered the building which residents described as a den of ritualists. Speaking with journalists at the scene on Thursday, 18 August, 2022, the command’s spokesperson, SP, Chidi Nwabuzor, said the man told the police that he actually deposited his late mother’s corpse at a mortuary ran by one…

The Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo has raised the alarm over the rate at which nurses are resigning in droves and relocating abroad to practice their profession. Fabamwo, who is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, spoke at the opening ceremony of the 5th Anniversary and Scientific Conference of the Retired Nurse Administrators Healthcare Initiative held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium in Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday. He said: “Every day, I receive and sign between three to four resignation letters of Nurses. As we speak, the Nursing Workforce in our facility…

Lasaco Assurance plc says it recorded a gross premium income of N13.3 billion in the year 2021, representing a 21 per cent increase over the N10.93 billion generated in 2020. The company also assured customers and shareholders of more improved performances in the year 2022. Mrs Teju Philips, Chairman, Lasaco Assurance Plc, made this known at 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company on Thursday in Lagos. Phillips said the Lasaco delivered a considerable performance in the year under review when compared to 2020. She said: “the company achieved a gross premium…

Lagos State Government, on Thursday, 18 August, 2022 extended a ban on the activities of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, to four more Local Government Areas (LGAs) and six Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). Effective from September 1, 2022, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu directed enforcement teams to fully implement the proscription order and bust erring riders across the councils listed in the Okada ban. The additional places are Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Somolu and Mushin Local Government Areas. The Development Area Councils are Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Isolo LCDA, Bariga LCDA, and Odi-Olowo LCDA. The latest pronouncement came…

The final burial ceremony of Alhaji Rasaki Atanda Sanusi, father of former Managing Director of Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), Mr. Mobolaji Sanusi, holds on Saturday, 20 August 2022. In the programme released by the family, the ceremony holds at 1 pm at the prestigious Conference Hotel, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta. The late Alhaji Rasaki Sanusi, who died at 92 was, until his death on Monday, January 31, 2022, the Otun of Owu Muslims. He was Born on March 9, 1930, to the family of Alhaji Olabaji Sanusi Akogun Compound, Owu, Abeokuta, and retired as Director at the Ogun…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commissioned the 3.6-kilometre Okansu Community Road and bridges in Ogba/Egbema, Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the NDDC Interim Administrator, Dr Efiong Akwa, assured that the Commission would continue to deliver quality projects for the benefit of the people of the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Chief Executive Officer, who was accompanied by Directors of the Commission, charged the communities served by the road to ensure that they played their part to protect and maintain the project. Akwa urged the people to appreciate President…

The All Progressives Congress in the State of Osun has congratulated the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, on his award as the Best Minister of the Year 2022 by Democracy Heroes Award Africa. The APC in a congratulatory message signed by its factional Chairman, Hon. Rasaq Salinsile, on Thursday, 18 August, 2022, said the award is not only well deserved, but reconfirmed Aregbesola’s dedication and passion for nation building, selfless service and delivery of quality leadership. According to Salinsile, such award is not unexpected because Aregbesola has no doubt added value to President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration through various reforms…

By Musbau Rasak Flashback: In 2017, both Razaq Olusola Ajala and Seyi Lawal Jakande contested for the Chairmanship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Odiolowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area. It was a healthy but fierce contest with Ajala eventually picking the ticket and Seyi, one of the sons of the iconic first Executive Governor of Lagos State, Late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, emerging as his running mate in the council election where they both won and sworn-in as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively of the council. Fast forward in 2021, it was time for another local government…

The Igbo man, Alexander Ezenagu, a Professor of Tax Law, married to Kenya’s President-elect, William Ruto’s first daughter, June, is a product of Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s New Era Foundation’s pet project, Spelling Bee competition, thegazellenews.com can exclusively reports. Spelling Bee is the pet project of Senator Oluremi Tinubu when she was First Lady of Lagos between 1999 and 2007. The competition produces best students in the state through spellings of words. It is open to both primary and secondary school students and the overall winner in the secondary school category is allowed to act as Governor of the state for 24 hours…