The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, charged the newly sworn-in judges in the state to be truly the last hope of the common man. The Governor sworn in Mr. Martins Akinyemi, as a judge in the State High Court, Mrs. Bolanle Awoyemi and Mr. Adeniyi Lawal as judges in the Customary Court of Appeal. At the swearing-in ceremony, which was conducted at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun described justice as one of the most important moral values in the sphere of law and politics. The Governor also noted that justice…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Victor Akande is seriously ill, thegazellenews.com can exclusively revealed. This medium learnt exclusively that the former Lawmaker has been seriously ill for more than one month and there are plans to fly him abroad for proper medical care. But thegazellenews.com learnt that he is not being flown abroad because of his unstable state. “For now, he needs to be stabilize before we can fly him abroad. In his present state, it’s not healthy for him to fly long distance,” sources told this medium. Sources told thegazellenews.com that shortly after his exit from the Assembly, Akande was…
By Dupe Olaoye-Osinkolu The Association of Nigeria Theatre-Arts Practitioners has embarked on a self-cleansing mission by creating an anti-graft Committee empowered to act on any suspected financial misconduct in the Association. The foremost performing artistes association also entrenched Iwure Day, a yearly prayer and thanksgiving event to be held at the beginning of every year towards blessing members and the leadership in their activities throughout the year. The well-attended 2024 Iwure Day was held at Ososa, Ogun State, as a mark of honour for the late dozen of theatre arts, Chief Hubert Ogunde. The Gbegande of Ososa Ijebu, Oba Adetoye…
The General Manager of Nigeria basketball national teams, Musa Adamu, has assured Nigerians of the readiness of reigning African basketball champions, D’Tigress to do well and make Nigerians proud at the FIBA Women’s Olympic qualifiers tournament, billed to hold February 8-11 in Belgium. In a chat with journalists, Adamu acknowledged that there are palpable concerns by stakeholders and enthusiasts of Nigerian basketball, as the D’Tigress have not resumed camping ahead of the tournament. He was quick to however, explain that unlike football, where the governing body makes it mandatory for clubs to release invited players two weeks before the tournament,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration will not relent in addressing corruption and other vices because it is a sacred duty to ensure that the country is set right for the prosperity of all Nigerians. Speaking when he received a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President emphasized the role of faith leaders in fostering unity and peace in the country. President Tinubu called on Christian leaders to support the administration’s ongoing fight against corruption by encouraging Nigerians to have a change of mindset on money-related matters.…
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that those found culpable in circumstances leading to the tragic Ibadan explosion will face the full weight of the law. Speaking while visiting the scene of the blast for an on-the-spot assessment in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, who led the Federal Government delegation, expressed shock at the scale of devastation and unfortunate loss of lives, stressing that the disaster is man-made and regrettable. Briefing the Minister on the state government’s rescue efforts, head of the state’s disaster management team, Prof. Tope Alonge noted that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill-development programmes. The President issued this directive at the State House on Monday, 22 January, 2024, after a briefing from Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Executive Secretary of NELFUND, on the build-up to the launch of the programme later in the month. The President said it is important for the scheme to accommodate those who may not want to pursue university education, noting that skill acquisition is as important as obtaining undergraduate and…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN has vowed that under his watch, corrupt practices will not be tolerated within the Commission. The Chairman made this pledge on Monday, 22 January, 2024, while playing host to a delegation from the Civil Society Legislative Centre (CISLAC) who were at the headquarters of ICPC on a courtesy visit. He said ICPC would continue to live above board and run a responsible organization that will work within the confines of the law to tackle corruption in Nigeria. “As the Chairman of ICPC,…
Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday, 22 January, 2024 admitted a fresh exhibit against Emmanuella Eteta Ita, Head of Stakeholders Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services, FIRS and Surestart School Ltd in a trial within trial to determine the admissibility of her statement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Ita and Surestart School Ltd are standing trial on 25-count charges bordering on criminal misappropriation, diversion, criminal breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of N2 billion. Ita’s counsel, Paul Erokoro had objected to the admissibility of the statement of her client before the court, claiming that it was exacted…
In recent years, the culinary landscape in Nigeria has undergone a notable transformation as consumers increasingly prioritize healthy diets and lifestyles. This shift has given rise to a heightened interest in cooking oils that not only deliver excellent taste but are also recognized for their health benefits and nutritional value, marking a new era of conscious culinary choices. With consumers increasingly recognizing the impact of dietary choices on their health, individuals like Mr. Hassan Bello, a Physical Education instructor are leading the way in advocating for heart-smart cooking choices. His journey involves a vigilant examination of cooking oil labels before…