A fresh call has been made for Nigerian health regulators, including the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), to independently investigate quality control claims involving KissKids baby diapers following allegations raised in a viral TikTok video. The renewed appeal comes after a Nigerian mother posted a video on TikTok alleging that she discovered a black foreign material inside a KissKids baby diaper after using 36 diapers from a pack of 40. In the video, she expressed concern that the object could have posed a potential health risk to infants had it gone unnoticed. The video quickly…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Determined to usher a new lease of life for African economies,Nigeria and the African Development Bank, AfDB have called for stronger African control over the continent’s vast mineral resources, advocating data sovereignty, regional collaboration and strategic financing as essential to ensuring that mineral-rich countries in Africa derive greater economic value from their natural assets. Addressing the Ministerial Forum on Critical Minerals, Value Chain and Beneficiation: Pathways for African Transformation, held under the auspices of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigerian Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake urged fellow ministers from Africa’s mineral-producing countries to adopt a…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its National Campaign Council and sub-committees for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 15 August, 2026, with Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State appointed chairman. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the campaign council would be inaugurated on Tuesday, 28 July, 2026 at the Transcorp Hilton Event Centre, Abuja, by 12 noon. According to the statement, Governor Uzodimma, who is also Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, will lead the council, while Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; President…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has emerged as the driving force behind the turnaround at the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, moving the scheme from delayed promises to bank alerts that students can spend. The shift became evident on Friday, 24 July, 2026 when NELFUND commenced payment of June and July upkeep allowances to eligible beneficiaries across universities, polytechnics and colleges of education nationwide. With the disbursement, students received ₦40,000 to clear the two outstanding months, after many had earlier received the ₦20,000 May allowance within the previous two weeks. The development, which cleared…
US President Donald Trump has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people.” In a letter to President Tinubu, President Trump applauded Tinubu’s resolve “to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities.” According to Trump: “It is a true honour to stand with you in the fight against these terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.” The US-Nigeria relationship flourished in recent times, with the two sides working closely in key areas, especially in tackling security challenges afflicting parts of Nigeria. In November…
By Olajumoke Shewa Osho It was all glitz and glamour on Sunday, 12 July, 2026, when the Inner Wheel District 911 inaugurated IWM Kikelomo Olasoji as its 43rd District Chairman for the year 2026-2027, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com also reports that new executive members that will run the affairs of the organisation with IWM Olasoji were also sworn in. Speaking after her inauguration, IWM Olasoji vowed to continue the good work of the District through empowerment and skill acquisition programmes, as well as giving out sponsorship to underprivileged students. “At District 911, we have always been known for our charity activities…
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the need for massive mobilisation and reconciliation of members as the 2027 general elections draw closer, reports thegazellenews.com The Lagos State Governor spoke on Sunday, 6 July, 2026 when the Forum members visited him at the State House, Marina. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the APC State Chairmen Forum were in Lagos for their conference. They were led to the Governor on the visit by the host Chairman and Chairman of the Forum, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. Sanwo-Olu told the members that…
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has stressed the need for political leaders to place Nigeria’s interests above personal ambitions, saying the country’s progress depends on selfless leadership, accountability and a shared commitment to nation-building. Hamzat stated this while receiving members of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen at his official residence in Lagos, where he also urged party leaders to strengthen internal democracy and maintain close engagement with elected officials. According to him, political office holders must always remember that they emerged through the platform of their political parties and should therefore respect…