The local wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport was virtually down early Friday, 27 March, 2026, as members of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) stormed the airport en route Abuja for the National Convention of the party, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the National Convention of the ruling party is taking place on Friday, 27 March and Saturday, 28 March, 2026. Members of the party have started arriving at the airport as early as 6am with members dressed in the various Ankara uniforms of the party. All flights to Abuja have been fully…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Chairman of Mosan-Okunola Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Akindele Adunni Opeyemi, on Wednesday swore in seasoned administrator, financial expert and philanthropist, Alawaye AbdulHameed Ayodele, as the new Secretary to the Local Government (SLG). The swearing-in followed a surprise announcement by the chairman during the council’s 2026 Interfaith Ramadan/Lenten Welfare Programme, themed “Unity and Love Amongst All,” held at the LCDA secretariat hall. The event had in attendance the Vice Chairman, Hon. Akintola Falade; members of the legislative arm of the LCDA led by the council leader, Hon. Tosin Afuwape SNR; members of the management staff led by the…
Delectable actress, Faithia Balogun-Williams has lost her mother, reports thegazellenews.com The actress herself announced the shocking news on her Facebook page in the early hours of Monday, 9 February, 2026. According to the actress, her mother died on the eve of her birthday which took place on Sunday, 8 February, 2026 at Luxury Party Event Center, with popular Fuji artiste, Pasuma Wonder on the bandstand. However, unbeknown to her, while the grooving was going on, her mother died, thegazellenews.com reports further. Faithia clocked 55 on Thursday, 5 February, 2026 and marked the day with a praise and sing session at…
The role of the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force, represented by the state Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, and the state Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and other Offences headed by CSP Adetayo Akerele has come under question in a land case where residents of Peace Estate in Okota area of the state invaded and destroyed structure put in place by the legitimate owner of the land. On Thursday, 15 January, 2026, Jamiu Raimi Olonade was on his parcel of land situated at Idowu Rufai Street, Okota, Isolo when trouble reared its ugly head. “That day, I…
Zenith Bank Plc, on Friday, 10 October, 2025, made good on its promise as it paid a total interim dividend of N51.3 billion to its shareholders for the Half Year (H1) 2025, at N1.25 per share. This significant payout represents over 60% increase from the N31.4 billion paid in H1 2024, demonstrating the bank’s commitment and enhanced capacity to continually generate value for its shareholders amidst a challenging macroeconomic environment. The dividend payment comes on the heels of the bank’s audited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2025, released to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in September 2025, which…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has felicitated with Mr. Danlami Nmodu, who was recently elected President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers in a keenly contested election held in Lagos. “Mr Nmodu, publisher of Newsdiary Online, with whom I have had a personal and professional relationship for many years, is a thorough journalist who has proved his mettle in journalism, and is deserving of such commanding heights,” said Idris. The Minister also praised the immediate past President of the GOCOP, Dr Maureen Chigbo, publisher of RealNews Online, identifying her efforts in “providing vibrant leadership to…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Stakeholders in the nation have been called upon to amplify girls’ voices, support their leadership and commit to creating safe, inclusive spaces where they can thrive. The UNICEF Education Officer, Bauchi Field Office, Raphael Aiyedipe who stated this during the celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child held in Bauchi, said that millions of girls still face barriers ranging from violence, child marriage, lack of education, and mental health challenges, adding that the facts are sobering, but the solutions are within reach. He noted when the nation invest in girls, it invest in stronger…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Buba Umar in Bauchi, has distributed over 21, 000 bags of Semovita to residents of his Senatorial District and other Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Bauchi State to cushion the effect of the current hardship in the country. This gesture is coming after the Senator doled out N10,000 cash and a bag of Semovita to 1000 Women in Federal Lowcost Juma’at Mosque in order to cushion the effect of the current hardship being faced by the people. Senator Buba while distributing the food items to the people…
Ondo State is fast shedding its old image as a civil service-dominated economy and emerging as one of Nigeria’s most promising business and investment destinations, thanks to the proactive reforms of the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, made this known in Akure while highlighting the government’s multi-sectoral efforts aimed at transforming the state into a vibrant economic hub through the OUR EASE Agenda. Ajanaku explained that the state’s transformation is being anchored on strategic investments in infrastructure, power, agriculture, tourism, and revenue generation, all of which are repositioning Ondo State…
Mr Olayemi Cardoso, Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington DC, which opens on Monday, 13 October, 2025. Cardoso, as the alternate Governor, replaces the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who is indisposed. The Nigerian team will also comprise the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anete. According to the World Bank, key elements of the Annual Meetings include the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17. Other…