I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause, he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you that he is on the right track. For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe. The painful reforms we face today are the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity. We are…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that robust and positive collaborations and partnerships are viable sources of hope to families across Nigeria. She spoke at the 12th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Committee Meeting held in Banjul, Gambia. The First Lady who reiterated some of the achievements of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI which she said continues to give hope to families across Nigeria, focusing on education, health , economic empowerment , social investment and agriculture. “These programmes are to compliment the efforts of the administration of my husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…
The ancient town of Iperu-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State was agog on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 as dignitaries across the country converged on St James Anglican Church to commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, mother of the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Among the attendees were: Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, RT Hon Tajudeen Abbas; the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; Senator Adams Oshiomhole; the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Oyo State counterpart, Mr. Seyi Makinde; Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State; Governor Biodun Oyebanji…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi Command, Bello .M. Sani, has lauded the retiring Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Ishaq Ismail, for his dedication, professionalism, and service to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Sani gave the commendation on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, in Birnin Kebbi, during a send-forth ceremony held in honour of Ismail, who is retiring after attaining the mandatory 60 years of age and 31 years of active service. Sani described Ismail as an officer of uncommon integrity and professionalism whose leadership left an indelible mark…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Concerned Zaar Patriots (CZP) has criticised Professor Salisu Shehu over his recent alleged inflammatory remarks against the actualization of the proposed Sayawa chiefdom in Tafawa Balewa local government area of Bauchi state. According to a press release signed by Honourable Ishaya Dangana and made available to Journalists on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, the Concerned Zaar Patriots condemned a recent statement credited to Professor Salisu who they described as a “self-styled Walin Tafawa Balewa” concerning the report of the Committee on the Creation of New Emirates, Chiefdoms and Districts in the State. The press release read…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has described Accountants as relevant Stakeholders in Nation building particularly in matters of accountability and resources management for development. The Governor was speaking on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, while declaring open, the 5th Session of 2025 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (Mcpd) Programme of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), at the newl commissioned Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre in Bauchi. Represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Auwal Muhammad Jatau, the Governor urged them to come up with workable solutions that would further enhance the financial capacity of…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) has distributed learning materials to over 50 girls at Baram Gada Primary School in Bauchi. This was as the organisation stressed the need to preach the girl child education and welfare at the rural communities where most of the uneducated girls and out-of-school children are. Addressing girls and teachers at the Baram Gada Primary School, on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, the Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kahh said the gesture was part of…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The management of Sa’adu Zungur University(SAZU), Bauchi has warned the public to desist form engaging in any business with the Academic Secretary of the institution, Malam Sani Wada on behalf of the university, saying he is no longer their staff . According to a short press release issued by A G Hassan, Registrar of SAZU, made available to journalists on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025, “anybody who transacts any business with him on behalf of the University does so at his or her own risk. “This is to bring to the notice of students, parents and the…
Honourable Lanre Ogunyemi, is a two-term member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, former Lagos State Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) and ex-Lagos State Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In this exclusive interview with the crew of thegazellenews.com, Ogunyemi speaks on his determination to contribute meaningfully and positively to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and why he resigned as the Director of Administration for Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), a group set up to mobilise grassroots support for the re-election of the President. Q: Since you left the House of Assembly, what have you…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside 19 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. The Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, confirmed this development in a Facebook post. Although details remain sketchy, sources suggest they might be preparing to officially announce their defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming days. Governor Diri’s decision comes 24 hours after his Enugu State counterpart, Peter Mbah, defected to the APC. The PDP has lost several Governors to the APC this year, leaving them with eight Governors. Speculation is rife that…