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President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020, said the global falling price of crude oil should be a challenge for Nigeria to devise other means of growing the nation’s economy. Speaking to members of the Council For New Nigeria (CFNN) when they visited him in his office, Lawan said with appropriate policies and programmes Nigeria has the potentials to grow even without oil. He said, “we have a challenge of oil price that is not good right now, but what about countries without oil? There are countries that do not have oil and yet they are…

Barely one month after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested Governor Ganduje’s Commissioner for Special Duties, Mukhtar Ishaq for alleged N86 million fraud, eleven (11) aides have been involved in assets declaration mess. A painstaking investigation by PRNigeria reveals that huge sums of money in local and foreign currency accounts, as well as physical assets by Gov Ganduje’s aides, were not properly declared to the statutory body, apart from defaulting and non-compliance with the statutes of the Code of Conduct Bureau. In a document sighted by PRNigeria, the Director-General Media to Governor Ganduje, Salihu Tanko Yakasai…

The Speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has insisted that the political empire of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Lagos remains intact and strong. Obasa made this statement on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 following reported insinuations of friction between him and Senator Bayo Oshinowo, a former member of the state Assembly and current Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly. According to the Speaker, instilling discipline among members of the state House of Assembly does not equate with friction in any form…

In a rousing ovation for its members who have achieved excellence in their various walks of professional life, Angus Memorial High School Old Students’ Association (AMHOSA) has celebrated its 40th anniversary in a meritorious fashion. The venue of the reunion and celebration of four decades of establishment of the school, Eko Club was a beehive of stars who have sipped from the ocean of their prestigious alma mater. With a theme “Together We Stand in Goals and Purpose”, the Alumni Association honoured at least 26 of its members for their exceptional contributions to the development of their professions and society.…

The Nigerian Postal Services on Tuesday, 10 March, 2020 got assurances of full legislative backings in its efforts to explore different business opportunities to reposition itself. The committee also told NIPOST that it could come forward with arguments capable of necessitating a review of the Finance Act which the organization claims is impeding its businesses. The assurances were given by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Communication, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who led other members of the committee on an oversight visit to the headquarters of NIPOST. Tinubu said the Senate would assist the organization in all areas of need especially in…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 rescued four National Youths Service Corps members who were kidnapped on Monday, 9 March, 2020 along Funtua-Gusau Road on their way to NYSC Orientation Camp, Gusau in Zamfara State. The successful rescue operation, according to a statement by the Force Police Public Relations Officer (FPPRO), Frank Mba, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, came as a result of diligent and intense intelligence gathering and sustained coordinated operations. The corps members: Oladehin Paul, Ojo Temitope, Ojewale Elizabeth and Adenigbuyan Adegboyega have since been handed over to the Zamfara State Director of…

By Ademola Akanni, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee of Finance, Hon James Abiodun Faleke, has advised students to shun any act can negatively affect their struggle to attain excellence in their chosen fields, The Gazelle News.com can report. Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House, spoke on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 in his office at the National Assembly, The Gazelle News.com reports further. He was playing host members of the South West Students Union Government who paid him a courtesy call. “You have to be law abiding and shun every form of social…

The traditional tour of the Torch of Unity of the National Sports Festival, Edo 2020 will hold in Lagos on Thursday and will be received by the Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Torch began its tour of the Country after it was received by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Aso Rock in Abuja recently. The Governor will receive the Torch of Unity at the State House, Alausa, Ikeja by 4pm in the presence of Honorable Commissioner of Youth and Social Development, Mr. Olusegun Dawodu, the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Shola Aiyepeku, Director General of…

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sought the assistance of the United Nations on the repatriation of looted funds back to Nigeria. Lawan made the appeal on Wednesday when the United Nations Country delegation paid a visit to his office at the National Assembly, Abuja. The Senate President, while responding to anti-graft concerns raised by the visiting delegation, said that the fight against corruption in Nigeria continues to suffer setbacks as a result of the inability of the federal government to repatriate looted funds stashed away in foreign countries across the world. According to Lawan, such resources, if at…

The Senate on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020 urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, prioritize the allocation of resources for human capital development so as to mitigate against the impact of poverty in the country. The Senate made the call in resolutions reached sequel to the consideration of a motion on the urgent need to accelerate Human Capital Development in Nigeria. The motion was sponsored by Senator Stella Oduah (PDP – Anambra North). In her presentation, the lawmaker lamented that Nigeria, despite being blessed with abundant Human Resources of youthful population, has performed woefully in education and…

Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to uniform men flouting the State’s Transport Sector Reform Laws. It is illegal for any security operative in mufti to ride commercial motorcycles on routes where Okada and tricycles have been restricted, the Government said on Wednesday. The pronouncement was part of the issues discussed during a security meeting held at the State House in Marina. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu chaired the meeting, which was attended by Commanders of all security formations in the State. Briefing the press after the meeting, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the enforcement of…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration is determined to right the wrongs of the past, invest in human capital and physical infrastructural development, and improve the living standards of the people. “We are in government to serve our people. We have made commitments and we will not disappoint. We were here a year ago to campaign for you and you supported us. Let’s do it again this Saturday by voting Adam Ahmed Rufai of the APC during the by-election,” AbdulRazaq said as he wrapped the campaign for the ruling party in Patigi where a House of Assembly…

A prosecution witness has told Justice Sikiru Oyinloye of a Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, that the signatures of 326 students listed by the Kwara Scholarship Board under the leadership of Alhaja Fatimoh Yusuf to be beneficiaries of the N50million state bursary were forged. Yusuf, the immediate past Chairperson of the Kwara State Board, is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, alongside the board’s executive secretary, Fatai Lamidi, and its accountant, Stephen Ajewole, for allegedly diverting money meant for payment of 2018 students’ bursary. Testifying on March 11, 2020 as the second prosecution witness,…

The leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday, said with the review of some education policies in the State of Osun, the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has given education a rebirth. IPAC commended the State government for demonstrating high sense of commitment and courage to rejig some policies in the state’s education system. The Chairman of the Committee, Pastor Olatunji Popoola, who stated this during a courtesy call on the governor at his office in Abere, Osogbo maintained that the action was in fulfilment of Governor Oyetola’s pledge to run a participatory and all-inclusive government. He noted…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Wednesday disclosed that parts of Eko bridge closed in the early hours of the day was for safety of the  residents and motorists who use the bridge as well as to pave the way for maintenance works to be done on the failed portions. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this at the Costain area of Iganmu during an Inspection of the defective portion of the bridge. Sanwo-Olu who was accompanied to the site by some state government officials and the Federal Controller of Works, Adedamola Kuti, announced that the bridge was partially closed in the early hours…

The Finance Act amendment bill transmitted to the National Assembly on Tuesday, 10 March, 2020 by President Muhammadu Buhari for consideration and passage scaled second reading on the floor during plenary on Wednesday, 11 March, 2020. The bill which was sponsored by the Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Yahaya (APC – Kebbi North) was referred by the Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, to the Committee on Finance. The lawmaker, in his lead debate, explained that the bill which was recently passed by the National Assembly seeks to, among other things, amend certain tax provision of the Finance Act 2019 and other…

By Abdulwarees Solanke All that we pursue in life is for a purpose or a reason even for as routine as drinking water to quench thirst, much more the quest for power, position and wealth. Immediately we reach that end or purpose, we must put a lever on further search and focus on its righteous, altruistic, utilitarian and purposeful value, using it for the desirable end of public good and service. For, if we seek it more after its fulfilment and become rather engrossed in its enjoyment, we are likely to suffer some consequences of its obsession. If we…

A young man has done the incredible – he fell asleep after raping a woman, The Gazelle News.com has learnt. What makes the story more incredible, The Gazelle News.com learnt further, was the fact the young man, 20 years of age, raped a woman old enough to be his grandmother, 65 years of age. According to reports, he raped the woman twice, once wearing condom then later throwing away the condom, saying ‘it’s disturbing me’. The incident occurred in Nkayi, Zimbabwe. The case, The Gazelle News.com learnt, was taken to court. The woman told the Magistrates’ court that after raping…

Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared the State would be known for good governance all through his tenure. Makinde, who stated this while addressing members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party at its state secretariat, Molete, Ibadan, added that his administration was bent on delivering good governance to the people of the State. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor stated also maintained that as long as he remained in the saddle as the governor of the state,…

The Government of the United States of America through its Consulate in Lagos has expressed its readiness to partner with the government of the State of Osun to develop the State’s tourism sector. The Consular General of the US Consulate in Lagos, Ms Claire Pierangelo said this on Tuesday when she and her team  visited the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) certified Osun Osogbo Groove situated in the heart of the state capital. Pierangelo who was conducted round the Groove by the state Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dr Adebisi Obawale, was marvelled by the trends of…