Nigeria is not taking lightly the shooting of an immigration officer at a Chinese firm in Jos, Plateau State. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who narrated the story, stated that the Federal Government has threatened a serious diplomatic row with the Republic of China over maltreatment of a Nigerian Immigration Service officer shot by a Chinese company in Nigeria for asking for the company’s expatriate list. Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who narrated the story on Thursday, 27 March, 2025, in Abuja at a stakeholders sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the Nigeria Visa policy 2025, said…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has handed over a drug rehabilitation center to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital in North West Nigeria to enhance drug related treatments. Handing over the facility, the Director Humanitarian and Social Affairs, ECOWAS Dr. Sintiki Tarfa Ugbe, represented by Head of ECOWAS Drug Prevention and Control Division Dr. Daniel Amankwaah expressed the commitment of ECOWAS in fostering regional cooperation and providing technical and financial assistance to member states in tackling substance abuse. He explained that, the renovated and equipped facility stands as a symbol of ECOWAS shared responsibility to protect public health, promote…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has led a high-level delegation on a tour of UROVESA—a renowned Spanish manufacturer of military and industrial vehicles. The visit focused on exploring potential collaboration in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology for powering Nigeria’s defence and industrial vehicle fleets. The Minister was accompanied on the visit by key figures including the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo; Presidential CNG Initiative representative, Engr. Michael Oluwagbemi; Engr. Henry Oki; and the Special Assistant for Gas Business and Investment to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), where they all engaged in…
By Kayode Akinmade In what has become his trademark style of political posturing, former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator representing Ogun East, Chief Gbenga Daniel, appears determined to politicize the Federal Government’s acquisition of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED). Through a recent statement laced with veiled antagonism, he attempts to cast doubt on this laudable initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration while subtly fanning the embers of discontent against Governor Dapo Abiodun. Unfortunately for him, the strategy reeks more of mischief than meaningful opposition—and it has unmistakably missed its mark. One cannot help but question the…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing all it can to improve the country and make life better for the citizens. She spoke at the Iftar, breaking of fast with former First Ladies of Nigeria, female National Assembly members, Wives of National Assembly members and others. Senator Oluremi Tinubu admonished everyone to take one person at a time and lend a helping hand to such, as this will go a long way in ameliorating the hardship of others. The First Lady who noted that Ramadan and lent…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, for fraud. He was re-arraigned alongside a former General Manager of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Aminu Baba Kusa, Acacia Holdings, Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited. They are being prosecuted on a 32-count charge, bordering on breach of trust and dishonesty to the tune of N33.200 billion. Count one reads: “That you COL. MOHAMMED SAMBO DASUKI (RTD.) whilst being the National Security Adviser, on or about 27th November, 2014 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this…
Honourable James Abiodun Faleke, one of the prime movers of the Bill that seek to ensure the listing of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to be listed in the Constitution has stated that Lagos State has satisfied all the conditions needed for the councils to be listed, reports thegazellenews.com In an exclusive chat with thegazellenews.com on Wednesday, 26 March, 2025, Faleke told our correspondent that the listing of the LCDAs was long overdue. “We have satisfied all the necessary conditions needed for the LCDAs to be listed. We have conducted the referendum, we have done the clear delineation of wards and…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, 31 March, and Tuesday, 1 April, 2025, as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Ftr festival, the celebration marking the end of the Ramadan Fast. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. The statement, signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the Minister’s warm wishes and urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues cultivated during Ramadan – self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. Tunji-Ojo, while emphasizing the significance of love, forgiveness, and…
The Ogun State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Confederation of General Employers of Morocco (CGEM) to collaborate on power generation and distribution, education, housing, infrastructure, and port development. Governor Dapo Abiodun signed on behalf of the state, while Mr. Ali Zerouali signed for the Moroccan side. Speaking at the event held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Prince Abiodun noted that Morocco has achieved significant success in the areas of education, technology, manufacturing, agriculture, and a host of others, from which Ogun State would benefit. According to the Governor, Morocco offers a 30 percent subsidy…
In a landmark decision, the House of Representatives has approved a constitutional amendment bill seeking to upgrade Lagos State’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) to full-fledged Local Government Areas (LGAs). The bill, which was among 42 constitutional amendment bills passed on Wednesday, 26 March, 2025, aims to increase Lagos’ local government count from 20 to 57, cementing its status as the state with the highest number of LGAs in Nigeria. Sponsored by Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Ikeja Federal Constituency; Hon. Babajimi Benson, Ikorodu Federal Constituency; and Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badru, Lagos Island I Federal Constituency; alongside 19 other lawmakers,…