Author: The Gazelle News

The Oyo State Government has hinged the delay in the outcome of workers’ audit and verification on failure of about 12, 000 workers in the State Civil service to participate in the exercise. The state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, who made the disclosure in Ibadan, also confirmed that the State Government has mandated the yet-to-be registered workers to do so in ernest. He stressed the commitment of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration to establish a comprehensive database and proper identity management system that would aid effective payment and verification of its workforce. He said, “despite…

A student of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, Happiness Odeh, has been reportedly killed by her abductors. Odeh, it was gathered, won the Miss MAPOLY beauty contest on August 3, 2022. The ND2 student of Mass Communication was said to have been kidnapped on her way to Ipara, in Ode Remo on Tuesday evening, 9 August, 2022. DAILY POST gathered that the beauty queen was kidnapped along Iperu road by some unknown persons who it was gathered, raped her before killing her in cold blood. The MAPOLY Students Union (MAPSU), has confirmed the incident. According to a statement signed…

The 67TH edition of the UEFA Champions League drew to a close on the 28th of May in Paris, France as the record 13-time champions Real Madrid met 6-time champions, Liverpool, in the final with the Spanish La Liga winners extending their record to 14 titles with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The Spanish team thoroughly deserved their victory as they overcame French champions PSG, defending champions Chelsea and Premiership winners Manchester City in successive rounds to reach the final. They entered the final as underdogs with most bookies making Liverpool the favourites. The best betting odds for the finals were…

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC ) Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu met with the Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja on Saturday, 13 August, 2022. The Presidential Candidate also held a meeting with the council with the Northern State Assembly Speakers and party stakeholders. Similarly, The Plateau State Governor and Director General APC Presidential Campaign Council Simon Bako Lalong was at the Headquarters of the Tinubu Campaign Office to inspect the facility and meet some of the staff. Lalong was received by the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Hon. James Faleke and Director of Administration Hadiza…

A woman who decided to stop cutting her fingernails after the death of her daughter 25 years ago has set a new world record for the longest fingernails, reports thegazellenews.com. Diana Armstrong, from Minnesota, stopped cutting her nails after the death of her daughter, Latisha who died in her sleep after an atshma attack 25 years ago. Latisha, 16 years at the time of her death, used to cut Diana’s fingernails during her lifetime and after her death, Diana now 63, vowed not to cut the nails again. “Anytime I thought about cutting them off, it gave me chills like I’m…

A group of non-political female professionals in the country, S.M.A.R.T Women, has thumbed up Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for his *S.M.A.R.T governance* and friendly disposition towards the female gender. Explaining that the group has been monitoring female support activities around the country, the women noted that the Ogun State helmsman is one of the few governors truly supporting the affirmative action and female advocacy towards gender equality. According to the Co-conveners of the group, Bunmi Oke and Folake Aina, it is time to speak out in support of Governor Abiodun, who had been performing optimally with women activities…

The Lagos State Area Unit of Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has commended  Nigerian youths  who are entrepreneurs and into small or medium scale business for self sustenance and development. The Amir, (President) of the students’ body in Lagos state , Mallam Miftaudeen Thanni made the commendation on Friday, 12 August, 2022  in commemoration of 2022 International Youth Day. International Youth Day is observed on August 12 around the globe  by the United  Nations  to raise awareness about the challenges and hardships faced by the youth all across the world. The Lagos State Area Unit President lauded Nigerian…

Justice Ibrahim Yusuf of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday, August 12, 2022 sentenced a 25-year-old boutique owner, Muhammed Soliu, from Woru, Ilorin East Local Government Area of the State to 18months imprisonment for offences bordering on internet fraud. The judge found Muhammed guilty on the three counts levelled against him by the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and consequently pronounced a prison term of 6months on each count, to run concurrently. Muhammed’s journey to prison started on August 2, 2022 when operatives of the EFCC, while acting on intelligence…

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Force No. 509745 Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022. The dismissed officer who, enlisted into the Force on 6th December, 2016, was caught searching a commuter’s phone by the road side contrary to the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to that effect. He equally assaulted the commuter who attempted to bring the order to his notice. His dismissal takes effect…

By Simbo Olorunfemi Tomorrow, it will be a week since that night of glory in Birmingham when Nigeria capped what had become her best performance at the Commonwealth Games, even before the night with a befitting finale that had us singing to the moon and bugaing into the night. On the track, the scintillating win in 100 metres hurdles by Tóbi to silence cynics and affirm that her World Record run was the real McCoy. On the field, Ese Brume leapt to Gold. Then, Bronze from the 4 x100 men as well as that majestic Gold for 4 x 100…

Seven time winner Lionel Messi was the major omission as France Football, organisers of Ballon d’Or released of nominated footballers for the annual award. The Paris Saint Germane player was a major omission while there was no player nominated from European champions, Italy. Four Africans were nominated: Sadio Mane, Mohammed Sallah, Riyad Mahrez and Sebastian Haller. Below is the full list of nominated players for the award: 🇧🇪 Thibaut Courtois 🇵🇹 Rafael Leão 🇫🇷 Christopher Nkunku 🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah 🇩🇪 Joshua Kimmich 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Trent Alexander-Arnold 🇧🇷 Vinicius JR 🇵🇹 Bernardo Silva 🇨🇴 Luis Díaz 🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski 🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez…

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala continues to break records in the African female football, reports thegazellenews.com. Weeks after becoming first Footballer in Africa, male or female, to be named Footballer of the Year for five times, the Barcelona striker on Friday, 12 August, 2022 became the first Female footballer from Africa to be nominated for the female Ballon d’Or award. Asisat’s name was conspicuous on the list of shortlisted female footballer for the award. She had a very stellar season winning the Pichichi award for the highest scorer in the Spanish Female Football League despite playing only 19 games as a…

As the world, on Friday marked the International Youth Day, Oando Plc, leading energy solution provider, has felicitated with Nigerian youths, saying they are made for great exploits and therefore should not be weighed down by current challenges. The company, which took to its various social media platforms to mark the day, said the laudable performance of the Nigerian contingent to the just-concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Britain, indicated how the youths can rise up to any occasion, even at global level. It therefore urged them to see themselves as capable of squaring up with their counterparts anywhere in the…

As the world marks the year 2022 International Youth Day (IYD), the Indomitable Tinubu Support Organisation (ITSO), a national political network championing the actualization of the presidential ambition of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged the Nigerian Youth to support the best, experienced and competent tickets of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima as the next President and Vice President  of Nigeria in order to ensure a vibrant society with youth-focused policies. The group in a press statement signed by its Director -General, Hon. Abdoulbaq Ladi Balogun, informed that Tinubu’s government will involve the ever productive, naturally talented, technologically…

The remains of Mr. Oluwashola Kadiri, late husband of the Director of Public Affairs of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Folashade Kadiri, were laid to rest on Friday, 12 August, 2022 at the Private Vaults, Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos. Mr. Kadiri, popularly called ‘Solar,’ an accomplished businessman, died on 28 July, 2022, after a brief illness. The funeral service held at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, commenced with the processional hymn, ‘Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! The strife is o’er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun, Alleluia!’ In his message,…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, 11 August, 2022 received the Share Certificate of Lagos State Government from the Odu’a Investment Company Limited, a company jointly owned by the six South-West states.   The Share Certificate was presented to Governor Sanwo-Olu by the Chairman, Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru during a courtesy visit to the Governor by the company’s board members and management team at Lagos House, Ikeja.   Speaking after receiving the Share Certificate, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Government is willing to partner with Odu’a Investment Company to deepen the relationship among South-West…

Kwara State Government has supported businesses owned by 100 young people in the state with N1 million grant each, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying youth inclusion and productive engagement are key to sustainable future. The N1 million grant is funded through Kwapreneur 2.0, a programme specifically designed to support businesses owned by young people and funded through the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP). Last year, the scheme gave at least 170 young people an interest-free loan ranging from N250,000 to N3m. The Friday programme featured a video testimonial of successful beneficiaries of the loan. Speaking at…

By Taiwo Olapade All indices staring us in the faces now are that of a country sitting on a time bomb or keg of gun powder. Never again that Nigeria must experience a civil war. This is because the left overs and carcas of the 1967-70 civil war are still there for all to see. Even Nigerians who were not born during the time of the war, are very much in tune with the sad experiences of what the war looks like. It is not a coincidence that the larger part of the nation’s population today are youths. May be…

First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its commemoration of the 2022 International Youth Day, globally celebrated today, 12 August 2022 and themed “Intergenerational solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.” The International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. The Day also amplifies the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind. Leading up to the day, the Bank dedicated the…