Women from all walks of life under the aegis of Women of Badagry Federation have unanimously declared their support for Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose as the preferred governorship candidate on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state. They also said that Lagos cannot lay claim to fairness, equity and justice if Badagry has been left behind in the political realm through military and civilian administrations since its creation in 1967. A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro who addressed the Media on behalf of group at the Badagry Town Hall…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A delegate to the just concluded National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tragically lost his life in an elevator that took place in the hotel he was lodged, thegazellenews.com can exclusively report. According to a source close to the family of the deceased, the incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, 28 March, 2026, a few hours after the conclusion of the convention. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the delegate was in the elevator when a mechanical fault led to its falling through and smashing the body on the ground floor. The delegate, from one of the northern states…
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) ended in deadlock in Yaoundé, Cameroon, after member countries failed to reach consensus on extending a long-standing moratorium that prevents governments from imposing tariffs on digital transmissions. The impasse occurred after Brazil and Turkey blocked a proposed agreement supported by most of the WTO’s 164 members to extend the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions until December 31, 2030. The breakdown halted progress on broader reform proposals championed by the United States and exposed deep divisions among member states over the future of global digital trade governance. Reacting to…
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has donated ₦150 million to the families of three senior military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks linked to the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East. The Governor made the donation during condolence visits to the bereaved families, presenting ₦50 million each to the families of Lt. Col. Salihu Iliyasu, Lt. Col. Aliyu Saidu Paiko, and Lt. Col. Umar Farouq, who were killed while serving in frontline operations. The gesture, undertaken on behalf of the Borno State Government, forms part of Zulum’s continued support for the families of security personnel who have…
The Federal Government has successfully evacuated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from neighbouring Niger, reinforcing its commitment to protecting citizens abroad amid emerging regional challenges. The evacuation, coordinated by the Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, involved the voluntary repatriation of Nigerians who had been stranded in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic. According to a statement on Wednesday by the spokesperson of the ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the returnees arrived in Nigeria in two separate batches. The first group of 708 Nigerians was received on March 23, 2026, while the second batch of 522 arrived on March 29, bringing the total number of…
Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called on the media to take a more active role in confronting the country’s growing environmental challenges, stressing that responsible reporting and public awareness are crucial to safeguarding Nigeria’s ecological future. Speaking on Wednesday, 1 April, 2026, at a media engagement workshop held in Abuja, Lawal described journalists and digital communicators as strategic partners in the national effort to address climate change, environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss. He noted that the media, widely recognised as the Fourth Estate of the realm, plays a critical role in shaping public understanding of environmental issues at…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has commenced a Performance Management System Training to strengthen the capacity of its key personnel, equip them with essential skills, and provide a structured roadmap for cascading the Performance Management System, PMS, in the Commission. Speaking during a three-day Performance Management System training for Directors and Change Champions in Port Harcourt, the NDDC Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr Patterson Ogon, stated that the training marks the start of a series of sessions aimed at enhancing overall efficiency and accountability in the Commission. He explained: “This training serves as a foundational step in…
The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to the fraudulent activities of scammers using the Commission’s Youth Internship Scheme as bait to defraud unsuspecting people. In a message circulating on various social media platforms, the fraudsters are requesting that “all Nigerian youths” submit their account details to receive a N50,000 monthly stipend from the Commission as beneficiaries of its Youth Internship Scheme. The criminals behind this deception are luring youths into falling for their phantom scheme, hiding behind the cover of NDDC’s various youth empowerment schemes. Please note that the NDDC has painstakingly documented beneficiaries,…
It is going to be another gathering of who-is-who in Nigerian sports as the6th edition of Sportsville Special Recognition Award holds on Friday, 3 April, 2026, in the nation’s commercial capital. The event, fixed for 6p.m. at the Lagos Country Club, will have as Chairman, Dr. Larry Izamoje, founder of Brila Media Group. Among the dignitaries already in town are Hon Sunday Dare, former Sports Minister, and now Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications; Dr Danladi Bako OON; Dr Amos Adamu; Chief Segun Odegbami MON;and the Managing Director of LAPO, Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe PhD. Other top…
By Temitope Ajayi Nigeria returned to global significance with the just-concluded state visit to the United Kingdom by President Bola Tinubu. The President and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, played their roles well to critical acclaim. Both the President and the First Lady brought grace to the occasion with their poise, elegance, and comportment. Since the visit ended on Thursday, if the Nigerian brand stock had been traded on the London Stock Exchange, the share price would have risen astronomically, delivering unprecedented value to shareholders. The reception at Windsor by the British Royal Family, led by King Charles III and…