The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to remind Lagosians that the latest comic relief in our politics – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) – is nothing more than another desperate hustle by a man who has made political prostitution his career path. From his forgettable beginnings in the obscure Kowa Party, to his short-lived PDP romance, to his opportunistic hijack of the Labour Party’s ticket in 2023, and now to ADC, GRV has jumped more parties than a restless frog hopping from one lily pad to another. Each move leaves behind…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering educational resources within the community, the Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, held a significant meeting on Monday, 8 September, Lagos with pivotal figures in the education sector. This gathering was focused on his forthcoming Back-to-school programme, a cornerstone of his HEWA Agenda. The initial meeting saw a diverse group of stakeholders convened at the Council’s Secretariat, including representatives from the Parents Forum, Food Vendors, and the School Board Management Committee—each playing a crucial role in the operation of public schools across the LCDA. In addition, Jakande engaged with…
By Simbo Olorunfemi The bromance between Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola is as intriguing and fascinating as it is inspiring. Chiefly for the fact that it is not that common to have two Billionaires maintaining that level of friendship, and being so public about it, but more especially for the fact that they had a serious public spat and were able to patch things up to forge a stronger bond. Listening to them speaking about one another at different occasions, the mutual love, warmth, camaraderie, strong bond and high regard they have for each other is evident. They now fondly…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that normal services have been restored to the Port Harcourt – Aba rail corridor as from Tuesday, 9 September, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com This followed successful testing of Locomotive 2223, which subsequently has been declared fit for service. In line with the Managing Director’s directive, passengers who previously held tickets for the disrupted service will travel free of charge, while new passengers will enjoy a 50% discount on fares as a gesture of goodwill. “NRC regrets the earlier disruption and assures the public of its continued commitment to safe, reliable and customer friendly rail services…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe The livestock transformation drive of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has once again attracted both national and international recognition, with Gombe named among only three States in Nigeria selected to join the country’s delegation to the forthcoming Sommet D’élevage (the World Livestock Summit ) scheduled to hold from 5th to 11th October 2025 in Clermont-Ferrand, France. According to a Press statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe which was made available to Journalists on Monday, “the endorsement came from the World Bank through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project National…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has met with a delegation from Greenville CNG/LNG, led by its Chairman, Mr. Eddy van den Broeke, as part of efforts to fast-track the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Hub in Gombe State. The meeting, held at the Gombe State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja weekend, was attended by the Company’s Managing Director, Ritu Sahajwalla and the Chief Executive Officer, Mutiu Sommonu. They held talks to finalize plans for a major energy infrastructure project designed to deliver cleaner, safer and more cost-effective fuel options for both transportation and…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Mother Cat, the contractors handling construction of the N6.5 billion, 7.5km dualization of Misau township road has reassured that the project will be completed and delivered by the end of the year 2025. This was as the state Commissioner of Information and Communications, Usman Shehu Usman, explained that the various projects embarked upon by the Bala Abdukadir Mohammed administration are community based and people oriented. Site Engineer of the Project, Nicholas David, gave the assurance while speaking with a group of journalists led by the Bauchi State Commissioner of Information and Communications, Usman Shehu Usman, during…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament, North-East, has marked the 59th birthday of Vice President Kashim Shettima with a major humanitarian outreach, securing the release of 59 inmates from the Bauchi Correctional Facility and extending financial aid to 59 orphans. Speaking during the event in Bauchi on Friday, 5 September, 2025, the Parliament’s Chairman, Kabiru Garba Kobi, said the gesture symbolised Shettima’s 59 years of life and service to humanity. “We paid millions of naira to settle fines and compensations for 59 inmates, enabling them to regain freedom. We also supported 59 orphans with cash…
The Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, has turned himself over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), one week after being declared wanted by the anti-graft agency, reports thegazellenews.com Recalled that thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that Ogundele was declared wanted by the EFCC over alleged contract totalling N11 billion involving the Enugu State Government. Thegazellenews.com also recalled that Ogundele, in a video reaction, vowed to clear his name. On Monday, 8 September, 2025, he reported to the office of the EFCC in Abuja and interrogations commenced immediately. As at the time of this report on Tuesday, 9…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has revealed that Nigeria is at the verge of resuscitating its joint Commissions with South African countries. Tuggar gave the hint at the weekend in Abuja during the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Day celebration with the theme, ‘Advancing industrialisation, agricultural transformation and energy transition for a resilient SADC. SADC comprises 16 member states. Eight of them are represented in Nigeria, Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Tuggar, who was represented by Nonyelum Aforkelu, noted that: “To further deepen the existing relation, we are…