A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR has extended warm New Year greetings to Lagosians, describing 2026 as a year that will herald the start of a new energy and fresh ideas for a Progressive Lagos state and its people. Reflecting on the outgoing year, JANDOR noted that 2025 witnessed deliberate and coordinated efforts by government at the federal and state levels to curb insecurity, stimulate economic growth, and improve the ease of doing business. “These interventions have strengthened public confidence, supported enterprise, and reinforced Lagos’ position…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) views the formal defection of Mr. Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the long-awaited unveiling of a contraption deliberately assembled to undermine Nigeria. What has occurred is not political evolution; it is the public activation of a coalition forged in grievance, sustained by falsehood, and animated by an unhealthy appetite for national dislocation. We nevertheless congratulate the ADC that Mr. Peter Obi eventually yielded to their prolonged plea -or is it their instruction – to come on board. Either way, the pretence of independence has now been…
Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the appointment of nine new Permanent Secretaries, two Principals-General and four Headteachers-General. A statement issued on Wednesday, 31 December, 2025, by the state Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, said the appointments were made in line with Section 208(c) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), after careful consideration of merit, professionalism, inclusiveness and relevant experience in the Ogun State Civil/Public Service. Onasanya explained that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries were selected from a pool of Directors who successfully completed the Ogun State Executive Leadership Development…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, 30 December, 2025 arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi State branch, Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offences involving N5.791 billion. Adamu was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the commencement of proceedings, prosecution counsel, Samuel I. Chime, informed the court…
African music has gone far beyond talent and creativity. Today, it is a fast-growing global business attracting investors, partners and major industry players from across the world. This growth will take centre stage in Lagos when stakeholders gather for the Africa Music Business Summit (AMBS), a key event of the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The summit will be held on Thursday, 8 January, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(WAT) at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. It is expected to bring together artistes, music executives, investors, policymakers and media professionals to discuss how…
In fulfilment of his pledge and in a move aimed at facilitating smooth governance at the grassroots, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has presented Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to all the 20 Local Government chairmen in the state.The presentation took place in Abeokuta on Thursday, 25 December, 2025, amid the Christmas festivities.Speaking through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ganiyu Hamzat, Governor Abiodun commended the Local Government chairmen for their efforts in delivering dividends of democracy at the grassroots. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with them to improve the welfare and quality…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents of the state that his administration will record a seamless, peaceful and rancour-free transition at the end of his second term in 2027, pledging to set a historic benchmark in the state’s governance history. The Governor gave the assurance on Thursday, 25 December, 2025, during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo, in Ikenne Local Government Area, declaring that his administration is determined to be the first in Ogun State’s history to successfully hand over power without acrimony. “As we approach 2027, not only will we finish well…
The mission of the Southwest Arewa Community Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027 to mobilise a million votes to ensure President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection as President came 2027, has received a major boost with the significant endorsement of the vibrant pro-Tinubu support group led by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Hon Nasiru Ja’oji. Ja’oji, made his decision to partner with the pro-Tinubu group code-named SWAC 4 ABAT AGAIN 2027, known on the sidelines of the culture rich installation ceremony of two of Nigeria’s illustrious sons, Senator Abdul Aziz Yari and Barrister Seyi Tinubu as…
There are updates on thegazellenews.com’s report on Christmas and New Year packages for local government workers in Lagos State with more local governments unveiling their staff welfare packages for the yuletide. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported yuletide packages of some councils in the state for their workers, a subject that has generated reactions from council workers in the state. In the last report, Chairmen of Alimoso Local Government, Egbe-Idimu Local Council Development Area, Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Apapa LG, Ifako-Ijaiye LG, Ibeju-Lekki LG and Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA received praises from their workers for making the festive celebrations worthwhile for them. Further information coming to…
By Pastor Stanley Ajileye Today is not just another birthday. It is a date that gently taps history on the shoulder and asks it to remember properly.Rt. Honourable James Abiodun Faleke marks another year today, and for Kogi State, birthdays like this come with footnotes. In the aftermath of the 2015 gubernatorial election, when nature itself paused to observe Nigerian politics with bewilderment, you stood at the centre of one of the most astonishing civic miracles ever recorded. It was a season when biology was corrected by gazette, arithmetic was overruled by alignment, and democracy was politely asked to wait…