A few hours after the death of the Vice Chairman of Badagry West Local Council Development Area, Princess Oluremi Nutayi Ajose, the death of another elected female councillor has been announced in Lagos, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports that Basirat Oluwakemi Mayabikan, councillor representing Ward F of Somolu Local Government died early Sunday, 21 September, 2025. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported the death of Princess Ajose, daughter of the monarch of Apa and Vice Chairman of Badagry West LCDA who died late Saturday, 20 September, 2025. According to thegazellenews.com findings, Mayabikan died after a very brief illness. “She was hale and hearty…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid a solidarity visit to the Kaduna residence of Nigeria’s late President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, 19 September, 2025, assuring the Buhari family of upholding the late leader’s legacies. President Tinubu was received by Buhari’s widow, Aisha, her eldest son, Yusuf, and other relatives and associates of the deceased leader. President Tinubu said the family is not alone in grief. ”We are just here to assure you that we share in your grief, we share in your pain. ”A loss in flesh is not a loss in the spirit, and the spirit that he left with…
The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa has expressed strong conviction that the 2027 election will be a walk-over for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu just as Ojokoro LCDA reaffirmed support for Tinubu’s victory. Obasa made the declaration at the launching of ‘Tinubu 2027’ in Ojokoro LCDA in a bid to galvanize support for President Tinubu’s victory. At the carnival-like event held at the Local Government Playing Ground, Ojokoro LCDA, Obasa commended the council area for leading the charge in mobilizing support for Tinubu while urging them to match their words with actions such as…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr Kayode Opeifa, on Friday, 19 September 2025, met with staff of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) at Idu Station to present key takeaways from the in-house investigation into the 26th August derailment, review recovery and restoration progress, and outline plans for safe recommencement of services. The session opened with prayers by Chief Imaan, Engineer Gaffi, and Pastor Joseph. Dr. Opeifa thanked the Almighty God for the preservation of lives during the incident and commended AKTS personnel for their coordination throughout the emergency. Reinforcing the investigation’s safety emphasis, the MD urged…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state economy has increased fourfold, jumping from N3.5 trillion to N16 trillion in the last six years. This was just as the state secured an investment pledge in the range of $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion. Prince Abiodun made the disclosure when he met with Messrs. Fayad Fayad, the Strategic Advisor, and Hassan Fayad, Public Relations and Communication Officer of Mac Group, who paid him a courtesy call in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Governor also revealed that the state’s foremost tourist center, Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, generates about…
In a bold move to redefine the future of sports in Lagos, the Lagos State Sports Commission has launched a new Athlete Portal with biometric ID integration, opening fresh opportunities for young and passionate talents to be discovered, tracked, and supported. Revealing this at a press conference held at the Commission’s Conference Room, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, emphasised the critical role of data, transparency, and accountability in driving sustainable sports growth. Fatodu explained that the Commission is determined to reposition sports in Lagos by embracing innovation, streamlining athlete management, and creating a…
Zenith Bank Plc has released its Group financial results for the half year ending June 2025, posting an impressive profit before tax of N625.629 billion. Following this robust performance, the Board has approved an interim dividend of N1.25 per share, a 25% increase over the N1.00 paid in the first half of 2024, maintaining the Bank’s position as a leading dividend-paying Bank and reinforcing its longstanding commitment to rewarding its esteemed shareholders. The substantial dividend payout reflects exceptional underlying performance. Despite higher provisioning requirements from the industry-wide exit of the CBN forbearance regime, the Bank recorded a robust 20% year-on-year…
By Wole Olujobi His engagement with the Ekiti State workforce in 2022 was not different from other parleys between politicians and workers during electoral contests over the years during which promises and pledges were made in reckless abandon. What could be considered different, however, is the level of fidelity with the pacts on the part of politicians after sealing victories at polls. In every election cycle, politicians are wont to engaging workers in a relationship of give and take. Short of haggling, negotiations rule the roost, as workers make a long list of demands as conditions for supporting politicians to…
By Mayowa Okekale Taking a deep cursory look at the dynamics of Oyo State politics, it is indubitable that the lawmaker who represents Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun, who is also known as Agboworin, is seen as a figure committed to democratic principles, progressive ideals and welfarism. His trajectory in politics reflects a blend of grassroots connectivity and legislative engagement aimed at fostering development within his constituency and beyond. Rep. Agboworin’s political stance is characterized by openness, accessibility, trust, commitment to duty, and a penchant for dialogue, attributes that have endeared him to a cross-section of…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Friday, 19 September 2025, called on parents to encourage their children to acquire technological skills, stressing that students must adapt to remain competitive globally. Hamzat made the call during the handover ceremony of an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre he donated to his alma mater, Odo Abore Primary School, Iyalla Street, Mushin, as part of activities marking his 61st birthday. He emphasized the importance of technology and artificial intelligence in modern education and announced plans to build another ICT centre in Odi-Olowo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Hamzat recalled that he…