A former military spokesman, Brig- Gen SK Usman, has debunked the news of attack on the convoy of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai, on Friday, 6 June, 2025, in Borno State. Brig Gen. Usman, an aide of Gen Buratai in a statement, signed on Monday, 9 June, 2025, said the news circulated online about the attack on Buratai is farther from the truth, adding that the former Army Chief celebrated Eid in Abuja and has not left Abuja since then. The statement read: “In light of the recent mischievous and utterly false reports circulating on certain…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
The Apex Leader of Mushin Local Government and Odi Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Sen. Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, met with the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu during the Sallah celebration reports thegazellenews.com. He thus seized the opportunity to celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival with the First Family. The meeting was a reminiscence of the family bond between Senator Solomon and the Nigeria’s First Family. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who has been a colossus of Lagos and Nigeria politics since 1999 and has continued to play a major leap roles in the political…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has said the nation’s diversity and differences are a blessing that must be used positively to build a strong, safe and prosperous Nigeria, reports thegazellenews.com She stated this during her visit to traditional rulers in Enugu state on the sideline of her two-day working visit to the state. Senator Tinubu described the traditional rulers as the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots and appealed to them to align with her vision to promote the health and wellbeing of their subjects by supporting her advocacies against cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and female genital…
The seeming feud between the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and his mentor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is over, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that President played host to Sanwo-Olu and members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) on Sunday, 8 June, 2025. This medium learnt that there was no chance for any explanation as the Governor and others who were hitherto in the wrong book of the President, just sought forgiveness from the President. The GAC members were led by their Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi. President Tinubu, thegazellenews.com learnt, told the gathering that he has forgiven all…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that festivals like Ojude Oba are critical in the vision to promote the local economy and attract global visibility. The Governor, speaking on Sunday, 8 June, 2025, at this year’s Ojude Oba Festival held in Ijebu-Ode, said that his administration would continue to promote the cultural heritage, not only for the benefit of the Ijebu people but for the enrichment of humanity at large. “This celebration aligns seamlessly with our administration’s development philosophy in building our future together agenda. “Festivals like Ojude Oba are critical in this vision to promote the local economy,…
“In a most harrowing and unfortunate incident, an accident involving a black Toyota Tundra with registration number FST 222 HV tragically claimed the life of an innocent female pedestrian, reports thegazellenews.com The accident took place early Sunday, 8 June, 2025, at the Mosalasi Roundabout, situated along New Ipaja Road in the Ipaja axis of Lagos State. Investigations indicate that the vehicle, travelling at an egregiously excessive speed, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck the woman who died instantly from the impact. The momentum of the vehicle subsequently propelled it into a nearby private premises…
A better train experience is on the way for Lagosians, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveiling three new sets of coaches for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line. The Governor launched the brand new coaches, on Sunday, at the National Arts Theatre Station where he put on record President Bola Tinubu’s support for the landmark project. The coaches were imported from China by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (LAMATA) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). Each set has four cars – in line with the operational standards of the Blue Line. The coaches will expand the capacity of…
By Ann Eyi-ojotule James Every single day, more than 300 million women and girls around the world are menstruating. Yet, for something so natural and vital to human reproduction, menstruation remains cloaked in shame, silence, and stigma, particularly in many parts of the world where girls are taught to hide, suppress, or be embarrassed by their monthly flow. This narrative needs to change. And we must start by calling it what it is: a human rights issue. On May 28, 2025, in commemoration of Menstrual Health Day, I visited Government Girls Secondary School Wuse, Abuja Nigeria to speak with young…
Popular Nigerian R&B musician, Darey Art Alade has lost his car to a fire accident. The singer’s car caught fire on Friday, 6 June, 2025 in Lagos state at Third Mainland Bridge. Announcing the sad news on her Instagram page, Deola, the singer’s wife noted that no life was lost. Sharing their experience in a joint statement on Saturday, 7 june, 2025, the couple noted that it is only lives that can not be replaced. “Yesterday, our car caught fire around 4pm on the 3rd Mainland Bridge & burnt to the ground. “It was a shocking experience but we are…
For the second time. Brazilian football star, Neymar, has tested positive for COVID-19. Neymar’s club, Santos, in a statement announced that the Brazil forward is currently undergoing treatment, Goal.com reports. “With viral condition that started on Thursday, June 5, 2025, Neymar Jr. underwent laboratory tests, after evaluation by the Medical Department of Santos FC, which confirmed infection by Covid-19. “He had been away from activities since Thursday, and undergoing symptomatic treatment,” Santos disclosed. Recall that during his time at Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Neymar also tested positive for COVID-19. Despite being Brazil’s record goalscorer with 79 international goals, the 33-year-old player’s…