Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command arrested a lawmaker, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. In a statement on Monday, 28 October, 2024, the Command said the Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya reported the matter to the Command. In a now-viral video, the House of Representatives member was seen slapping the Bolt driver. Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Thegazellenews.com recalls…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The traditional ruler of Aguda in Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Akeem Agbaosi Ewe Obaja I has described the representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable James Abiodun Faleke as a worthy representative who has committed himself to the improvement of residents of his constituency, reports thegazellenews.com The traditional ruler spoke on Sunday, 27 October 2024 during the grand finale of the 3-day free medical check-up programme facilitated by Honourable Faleke for residents of the constituency. The three-day event kicked off on Friday, 25 October 2024 at the palace of…
Seventeen young Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and repatriated back to the country while five traffickers were equally arrested. This latest rescue operation brought 130 girls repatriated back to Nigeria from Ghana alone since July 2024. According to a statement signed on Sunday by the Director, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). Abdur-Rahman Balogun, this was a sequel to the combined and coordinated efforts of the Ghanaian Anti-Human Trafficking Police, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Ghana, and the Nigerian High Commission in Accra. Speaking on these latest efforts, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO…
Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable (Dr) Oluyinka Ogundimu was among members honoured for their service to Agege Sports Club at the 10th anniversary of the Club, reports thegazellenews.com The 10th Anniversary cum Fund-raising event took place on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at the Johnson Agiri Hall, Oko Oba, Agege. According to the President of the Club, Stanley Adiele, Dr Ogundimu was honoured for being the biggest supporter of the club. “He’s always at our beck and call. He has been supporting us morally, physically, spiritually and most importantly, financially. There is no time we go to…
The board of Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, have launched the second coffee table book to mark the 20th anniversary of the continental film awards ceremony. The launch of the second coffee table book drew major dignitaries and film practitioners in the country and beyond to the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja GRA, where the event was held. The event kicked off with an opening speech by the Chief Executive Officer of AMAA, Dr Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, who described the AMAA coffee table book as an iconic book that has captured all the moments of AMAA in the last 20 years for…
The Audio Visual Rights Society of Nigeria (AVRS) has successfully held its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at The Zone, Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. The event addressed key matters essential to the Company’s continued growth and sustainability. The AGM’s agenda focused on four critical issues: Approval of Financial Statements: The society’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, along with the auditor’s and directors’ reports, were presented and adopted. The external auditor, Olukayode Timehim & Co, provided the audit report, reflecting strong financial oversight. Review of Auditor Engagement: Members discussed the auditor’s position and authorised the Board to…
I join family, friends, associates and other well-wishers to rejoice with Chief (Mrs) Onikepo Akande on the celebration of her 80th Birthday anniversary. Her life has been a testament to the grace, mercy and love of God. As a two-time minister in our dear Nation, economist, accountant and industrialist who served as the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and honorary life Vice-President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, (NACCIMA) amongst others, her achievements are evidence of hard work, commitment and dedication. Her life is an example for every girl…
By Enejo Shaibu In every field, there’s a defining moment that either highlights an individual or draws attention to their work. For Olanipekun Olukoyede, head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his agency’s clash with Yahaya Bello, the former Kogi State governor, brought him under the spotlight. Many, like me, after researching him, found that the controversy surrounding Bello was overshadowing much of the progress Olukoyede has been making since becoming in charge of the anti-graft agency last year. There was so much media attention on Bello that I believe many people did not know of the giant…
By Dare Adekanmbi The transmission of four bills that aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system to the National Assembly two weeks ago by President Bola Tinubu has sparked debates in the polity about the purpose of the bills. Some have expressed fears that the bills may encapsulate proposals calling for a raise in tax rates in a way that will further burden the citizens. Some Nigerians have received the news with mixed feelings, while others have chosen to wait for details before commenting on the development. There is no basis to entertain any fear about these bills. If anything, Nigerians…
The Federal Government is pressing ahead with critical tax reforms not just to boost tax revenue and efficiency but also to meet the requirements for a $750 million loan from the World Bank. This loan project is a part of the broader $2.25 billion approved by the World Bank for Nigeria on June 13, 2024, to bolster Nigeria’s economic stability and support its vulnerable populations. The other second part of the loan package was for the Nigeria Reforms for Economic Stabilisation to Enable Transformation, Development Policy Financing Programme project. For the second loan, The PUNCH earlier reported that the Federal…