By Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their strategic diplomatic and cultural partnership, with top government officials, diplomats and international development partners using the 2026 Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival celebration in Abuja to call for deeper collaboration in culture, education, tourism and women’s economic empowerment. The event, held at the China Cultural Centre brought together high-level delegates from the Federal Government of Nigeria, the diplomatic corps and cultural stakeholders from China. The celebration also marked the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries, as well as global efforts to promote people-to-people diplomacy under cultural…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Governor Babagana Zulum on Tuesday rolled out a ₦2.05 billion empowerment package for 2,970 young people trained in vocational skills across Borno State, marking a major push in the state’s transition from humanitarian recovery to economic rebuilding after more than a decade of insurgency. The beneficiaries, who graduated from nine modern vocational enterprise institutes and centres established by the Zulum administration, received comprehensive starter packs and business kits designed to enable immediate take-off of small and medium-scale enterprises. The ceremony, held at the Muna Vocational Enterprises Institute in Maiduguri, drew senior government officials, lawmakers and technical education stakeholders, underscoring the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has paid a condolence visit to Kano State to commiserate with his Chief of Staff, Mustapha Dawaki, over the passing of his beloved mother. During the visit to Kano, Professor Yilwatda expressed heartfelt condolences to the Dawaki family, describing the late matriarch as a woman whose values and legacy are evident in the character and public service of her son. Hajiya Binta Bala, aged 83, passed away after a prolonged illness. Her janaza (funeral) prayers were conducted Saturday, 28 February, 2026, at the Dawakin Kudu Central Mosque in Dawaki…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has congratulated the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on his re-election, reports thegazellenews.com In a congratulatory message, Johnson, who consistently referred to Ojelabi as ‘Baba Party’, described his return to office as well deserved and a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by party stakeholders across Lagos State. The Alimosho council boss noted that during Ojelabi’s first tenure, he steered the party toward unity, progress, and inclusiveness, fostering cohesion among members and strengthening the APC’s position as a formidable political…
Algeria has formally expressed interest in hosting a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), marking a significant potential expansion of the African Union Commission-backed Pan-African music platform into North Africa. The development followed a meeting in Abidjan between Algeria’s Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Mohamed Abdelaziz Bouguetaia and the 9th AFRIMA Best African DJ winner, DJ Moh Green. The award-winning DJ, accompanied by the Associate Producer, AFRIMA, Victoria Nkong, presented his AFRIMA trophy to the ambassador during the visit. Algeria’s expression of interest came shortly after Côte d’Ivoire had earlier indicated its own readiness to host…
Nigeria can harness her gas resources for industrialisation if it achieves stable regulatory enforcement, fair pricing and infrastructure ownership models in the sector, Managing Director Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Ralph Gbobo said in Lagos recently. Speaking at the Energy Week of the Lagos Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Ralph said investors need “a stable, fast and transparent implementation” of rules while a fair pricing regime could be achieved with “the right incentives to grow pipeline gas” which would also attract more investments. On infrastructure ownership models, he called for the completion of ongoing projects and ensuring the…
As part of his ongoing wide consultations ahead of the forthcoming party primaries, an aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly Ikeja State Constituency II, Barr. Ajala Ganiyu Olawale, popularly known as AGO, on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, met with the Forum of Past Supervisors and Special Advisers in Ikeja State Constituency II, reports thegazellenews.com. The strategic meeting, held at Anifowoshe, Ikeja, was hosted by the Coordinator of the Forum and Vice Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Alhaja Kafayat Funmilayo Layeni (KFL), alongside other executive and members of the Forum. In her welcome address, Alhaja Layeni warmly…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, played host to the Rotary Club of Ota as the club made history by hosting Nigeria’s first-ever Rotary fellowship on a moving train, setting a remarkable benchmark for innovation in civic and humanitarian engagement. The groundbreaking event brought together members of the club aboard a moving train for fellowship, leadership interaction, and strategic discussions centered on service to humanity, climate action, and sustainable community development. The fellowship was led by the President of the Rotary Club of Ota, Mr. Charles Umukoro, alongside members of the club’s executive and general membership.…
In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and commitment to the welfare of residents, the Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, Snr. Comr. Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, has formally adopted a newborn baby boy who was born with natural curcumcission, reports thegazellenew.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the baby has been named Oluwadamilare AraOluwa. The infant, described by witnesses as a “miracle baby,” was born with a complete natural circumcision. The child was delivered on Sunday, 1 March, 2026, on Dare Street, Ikotun, by a homeless young woman, Oyinkansola Lekan, who was assisted during labor by two community members: Omobolanle Idowu and Opeyemi…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, as “one of our nation’s greatest gifts” as the revered cleric marked his 84th birthday. In a joint tribute released on Sunday, 1 March,2026 by the State House to commemorate the milestone, the presidential couple explained that they were celebrating a spiritual leader whose life of service has profoundly shaped Nigeria and the global Christian community. They praised Adeboye, fondly called Daddy G.O., as “a spiritual fortress, interceding for Nigeria and its people to…