Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended a total of 85 top government officials for failing to attend a state event, reports thegazellenews.com This medium reports further that on the suspension list are: 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, and 38 senior aides. All the suspended officials will be in suspension for one month with the suspension taking immediate effect, thegazellenews.com learnt. The suspension was announced late Monday, 28 July, 2025, through a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Monday Uzor. Among the suspended commissioners are: the Commissioner for Works, Mr Stanley Mbam; Commissioner for Finance, Prof…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Chartered Accountant, Rotarian Lanre Lawal, was on Sunday, July 27 installed as the 58th President of Rotary Club of Ikeja, Rotary International District 9111 at a colorful event which took place at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja. The installation ceremony also witnessed the induction of the club’s Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year. Accompanied by her amiable hubby, Alhaji Samusideen Oyeniyi Lawal, the new President, who is also the second female president of the club was installed by some leaders of the club led by the Doyen of all the Districts in Nigeria, Past District Governor, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi.…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, 29 July, 2025, drummed up support for the re-election bid of the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. At a rally held at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, where leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered to show support for Oyebanji, Governor Aiyedatiwa said he’s throwing his full weight behind the Ekiti Governor for a second term in office. Governor Aiyedatiwa also reaffirmed his backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term in office, saying…
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement has congratulated the newly sworn-in Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas of Lagos State. JANDOR commended their successful emergence as leaders at the grassroots and expresses hope that their tenure will bring meaningful development, responsive governance, and impactful service delivery to Lagosians. It could be recalled that Dr. Adediran set up a self sponsored Independent Campaign Group (ICG) of grassroots mobilization team which worked tirelessly in support of all…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all 24 players and the 11-member technical team of Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. This is just he told his audience his state of mind when the Falcons fell 0-2 behind to the Moroccans after the end of the first half of the highly entertaining but energy sapping match, thegazellenews.com reports. At the presidential reception held in their honour, President Tinubu awarded each player and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for bestowing prestigious national honours and generous monetary gifts on members of the Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) hosted by Morocco. Nigeria’s Super Falcons stunned the continent by coming from two goals down to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in the final held in Rabat on Saturday, clinching their record-extending 10th WAFCON title. In recognition of this remarkable achievement, President Tinubu has announced a reward package that includes $100,000 for…
By Jeff Godwin Doki Ph.D Africans have always had a philosophy of great depth and value. And they also have poetry and stories closely associated with Africa’s flora and fauna. In Nigeria, like in many other parts of Africa, animal characters and names are frequently chosen from the animal kingdom, sometimes for symbolic meanings or for sheer wit and valuable didactic lessons. It is for this reason that the two national football teams in Nigeria carry the names of two big birds namely: the Super Falcons, for the female Nigerian team, and the Super Eagles for their male counterparts. Coincidentally,…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe In a remarkable display of political maturity and genuine statesmanship, the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya hosted a grand reception in honour of his predecessor, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, as the former governor gave his daughter, Hafsat, out in marriage. The ceremony, held at the Gombe International Conference Centre Weekend, was graced by dignitaries from across Nigeria’s political spectrum, including Senate President and Speaker of House of Representatives, Governors of Bauchi and Oyo States, members of the National and State Assemblies, traditional rulers, captains of industry and well-wishers from within and outside the…
By Segun Adewale, Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya over the weekend hosted a civic reception in honour of Alhaji Babayo Adamu, on the occasion of his meritorious retirement from the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and in celebration of his 60th birthday. The colourful event, held at the International Conference Centre, Gombe, was attended by dignitaries, family members, friends, colleagues and well-wishers from across the country who came to celebrate the milestone achievements of the retired NPA Director. In his remarks, Governor Inuwa Yahaya congratulated the celebrant for his distinguished service of over 30 years at the Nigerian…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), in partnership with Jobberman and Giwa Agro with funding from Master Card Foundation has trained 900 female students on Soft Skills and Employability opportunities. The training was organized by Entrepreneurship Development Centre of the Sa’adu Zungur University SAZU in collaboration with Jobberman and Giwa Agro with funding from Master Card Foundation. Female students were selected from 300 level and 400 level from different departments to participate in the training, which is designed to empower and prepare their mind towards approaching the life after graduation. The Vice Chancellor of Sa’adu Zungur University Professor…