The Vice President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA), South Savannah chapter, Dr Oluwatomiloba Ademokun has inaugurated a literary platform tagged: “Wellness Wahala“ to amplify the voices of Nigerian diaspora authors. The platform is centered on the memoir: “Wellness Wahala: Faith, fire and favour on diplomatic duty.” Ademokun, also a distinguished Nigerian-American public health diplomat, disclosed this in a virtual interview with the journalists on Saturday, saying the memoir would be officially inaugurated on Aug. 5, 2025. According to her, the inspirational memoir focused on gripping journey from surviving bomb blasts and bureaucratic battles to find divine restoration and…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Governing Council and the Senate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has conferred the Degree of Doctor of Public Administration, DPA (Honoris Causa) on the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, in recognition of his transformative leadership and service to the people of the Niger Delta region. Speaking at the UNN 54th Convocation ceremony in Nsukka, Enugu State, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, commended Ogbuku and the NDDC management for their contributions to the country’s educational development. He highlighted the achievements of the Commission in the education sector, including the…
Video Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/bhmy2iOkwuw?feature=shared Watch, Like, Share, Comment and Subscribe to TheGazelleTV on YouTube President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), stating that he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu congratulated the team on securing a record 10th continental title and lifting the nation’s spirits. “I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are…
By Tunde Rahman As if blessed with clairvoyance or possibly having a premonition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s imminent death, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, seemed to have stirred up the debate around the former President’s political strength and likely impact on the 2027 election, even in death. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, just four days before Buhari’s death, the former SGF claimed President Bola Tinubu did not make Buhari president in 2015. He was speaking at the public presentation of a book, titled “According to the President: Lessons From A Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” written…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disclosed that it’s too early to decide who becomes its 2027 presidential candidate among the trio of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi; and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Ameachi, reports thegazellenews.com. ADC interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Saturday, 26 July, 2025. Abdullahi, who said the party is focused on building a strong political party, added that the said the ADC has no preferred presidential candidate. He said: “We don’t have any favourite aspirants…
Counterinsurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama has disclosed that troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY, have eliminated three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, reports thegazellenews.com. The elimination of the terrorist warlords elicited jubilation and joy in Sabon Birni and Goronyo Local Government Areas of the state. Makama, who made this disclosure on his x post on Saturday, 26 July, 2025, said the operation took place on Thursday, July 25, 2025 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle axis of Sabon Birni LGA. The troops, according to Makama,…
The immediate past governor of Osun State and currently the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has declared that he is not interested in contesting the 2026 governorship election in the state, reports thegazellenews.com.. Oyetola made this declaration during an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo, Osun State capital over the weekend.. Thegazellenews.com recalled that there had been widespread speculation suggesting Oyetola might consider another attempt at the governorship seat, but his announcement has now laid such rumours to rest Oyetola’s declaration is coming after Muniru Raji, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke, declared that Oyetola…
As the nation’s external reserves jumped to $700 million, Nigerian currency, the naira, on a positive note, ended stable in the last five trading days of the week largely flat across the various segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market, reports thegazellenews.com. According to the data originating from the country’s Apex Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira depreciated slightly by 0.14 percent during the five-day trading period, supported by a marginal increase in dollar demand. The local currency, according to the data, closed at N1,534.71 per dollar on Friday,25 July, 2025 indicating a week-on-week depreciation of N2.17 from…
Super Falcons of Nigeria defied the odd on Saturday, 26 July, 2025, in Rabat beating Morocco to win their 10th Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title reports thegazellenews.com. The Nigerian girls have to do it the hard way having to come from two goals down in the first half to turn the game around in the second half scoring three goals. Nigeria went behind in the 16th minute as Morocco skipper, Chebak curled an unstoppable shot past Chiamaka Nnadoziw. They doubled their lead in the 24th minute through Missouomi. The Nigerians came into the second half with renewed vigour…
In what promises to be the most talked about edition of the annual Nigeria Independence Ball & Dinner Awards,( NIBAD) the organisers of the award has announced that legendary soul singer, producer, and philanthropist Gloria Jones, known for the iconic song “Tainted Love,” will be part of the 2025 event. . According to a statement issued by the Initiator of NIBAD and Chairman of the Organising Committee, Barrister Thompson Tabi, Gloria Jones was chosen to headline the 2025 edition of the event, to celebrate the Independence of Nigeria in a special way, as NIBAD itself, will be hosting the celebration…