The political landscape of Ogun State has taken a definitive turn following the recent adoption of Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC). With the governorship slot settled, attention has now shifted to the vacuum he leaves behind in the Ogun West Senatorial District. In a major development on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026, the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has officially entered the race to succeed Yayi in the Red Chamber. Photos showing her Nomination and Expression of Interest forms have surfaced, signaling her intent to represent the people…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering the Arewa community through targeted capacity-building programmes aimed at enhancing their productivity and contribution to society. The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026, while receiving members of the South West Arewa Community’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Asiwaju 2027, led by its Director-General, Alhaji Shehu Usman, during a courtesy visit to his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Commending the community for its peaceful coexistence with host communities, Abiodun emphasised the need to equip individuals with relevant skills to prevent them from being exploited for destabilising activities.…
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026. Engr. Bello’s appointment represents a strategic step to ensure the continuity, stability, and sustained effectiveness of the Board, while reinforcing the high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight for which Zenith Bank is widely respected. He joined the Board of Zenith Bank Plc on 29 December 2017…
All roads on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, led to the Golden Live Inn and Event Centre in Oshodi as many All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in Oshodi-Isolo came out in large number to endorse Taiwo Ayedun (aka Shanana) for House of Representatives, Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 1 Seat. The APC leaders were joined by hundreds of members and stakeholders to lend their support for Ayedun. The development signals early political alignment within the constituency ahead of party primaries, as stakeholders move to present a united front in support of Ayedun’s aspiration. They described Ayedun as a loyal party man with a…
United Bank of Africa (UBA) has dismissed as false and malicious a viral social media report alleging that its Group Chairman, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has divorced his wife, describing the claim as entirely fabricated and intended to damage his reputation. In a formal notice issued by the bank, it said the publication and related content circulating online were “reckless and without basis,” stressing that the allegations were deliberately designed to mislead the public. In the notice, signed by Alero Ladipo, Group Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communication at UBA, the bank disclosed that the matter had been reported to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of bold reforms. At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said Nigeria recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms last year, a record that reinforced the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy in 2030. Oyedele emphasised the government’s near-term priorities of translating reforms into results for the Nigerian people. He also pledged to…
A powerful convergence of women in Abuja on Tuesday signalled the emergence of what could become one of the most influential political and social forces ahead of the 2027 elections, as Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, declared women the driving force of the country’s next phase of development. The gathering—tagged the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally 2026 and themed “The Power of 10 Million”—brought together thousands of women from across the federation in what combined a mass mobilisation, empowerment programme and a subtle but unmistakable political statement of intent. At the centre of the event was the unveiling of…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Abubakar Dule as the substantive Statistician-General in the State Civil Service. The state Head of Civil Service, Professor Muazu Shehu, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, stated that the appointment was made in accordance with the powers vested in the Governor under Section 208(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Ibrahim Abubakar Dule, who had been serving in an acting capacity, earned his substantive appointment following what the Head of Civil Service described as a commendable and results-driven performance. The…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Concerned Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Gombe State have thrown their weight behind the recent consensus method adopted in the emergence of all candidates of the party in the 2027 general elections. The group, in a statement issued on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026, described the process as most democratic, fair and just to all those who played one role or the other in the process. The statement, made available to journalists, contained that, “We, the undersigned members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, deem it necessary…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Members of the Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed Vanguard (BAMV) has joined several other members of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as Civil Society Organisations, political pressure groups and other non-partisan groups to formally declare their support for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) as the State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed them to the new party. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that on Saturday, 2 May, 2026, Bala Mohammed announced his defection from PDP saying that he left the party due to circumstances he could not manage but has the party at heart. He…