After more than a decade on the run, a fugitive drug baron has finally fallen into the hands of the authorities, marking what anti-narcotics officials describe as a decisive blow against organised drug trafficking networks operating within and beyond Nigeria’s borders. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) confirmed that Reginald Chidiebere, wanted since 2013 after absconding while on bail over cocaine trafficking charges, surrendered to operatives on 13 February 2026. His capitulation brings to a close a 13-year pursuit that had seen him repeatedly linked to high-volume heroin imports through Lagos. According to a statement on Sunday by spokesman…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A confrontation over the remand of a female defendant in Abuja has ignited fresh debate about the limits of civil activism and the enforcement of judicial authority, after the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) accused a group of obstructing officers from executing a valid court order. The dispute centres on Tracynither Nicholas Ohiri, who was ordered remanded at the Keffi Correctional Centre on 26 February 2026 by Magistrate Court 7 in Wuse Zone 2, Federal Capital Territory, pending the perfection of her bail conditions. According to the Correctional Service, officers acted in strict compliance with a duly issued warrant of commitment…
By Lanre Adewole The word of God says if you want to know the content of a man’s heart, listen to what comes out of his mouth. This is how Jesus puts it in Luke 6:43-45; “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit nor does a bad tree bears good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good and an evil man out of the…
The Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Owolabi Adeniyi has sent a message of congratulations to former member of the House of Representatives, Aliu Babatunde Kazeem on his birthday which takes place on Sunday, 1 March, 2026 reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com recalled that Aliu Kazeem represented Surulere Federal Constituency II in the House of Representatives between 2011 and 2015. In a statement personally signed by the Monarch, Oba Adeniyi described the former Rep member as a distinguished lawmaker who also excelled as an administrator with his excellent performance as Chairman of Coker Aguda Local Council Development Area. “He is a…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and former Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission representing Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Oladele, has backed the recent call by public affairs commentator and politician, Mr. Segun Showunmi, urging governorship aspirants in the state to refrain from attacking Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi. Oladele described Showunmi’s intervention as timely and reflective of the need to elevate the tone of political discourse in Ogun State as political activities ahead of the 2027 governorship election begin to gather momentum. Showunmi had earlier cautioned aspirants and political actors to focus their…
The President of Centre for Change and Women Arise DrJoe Okei Odumakin has advised students of Comprehensive High School, Ijebu Imushin, in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State to study hard with the aim of achieving their goals in life, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the school under the leadership of its Principal, Mr. Wale Adenaya, played host recently to Dr Odumakin who came on mentorship mission to the school on the invitation of the Principal. Mr Adenaya resumed as the Principal of the school on Monday, 5 January, 2026. Being an indigene of the community, and having…
Dear Rilwan Olatunji Adio Disu, Congratulations on your appointment as the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Your elevation to this vital office is a great honor and a testament to your dedication, experience, and leadership. I wish you wisdom, courage, and integrity as you lead the Nigeria Police Force in protecting lives and property, upholding the rule of law, and restoring public trust. May your tenure bring meaningful reforms, stronger community partnerships, improved professionalism, and lasting security for all Nigerians. Warmest congratulations and every success in your service. HRM Oba Owolabi A Adeniyi, Maforunyomi IOnisabe…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Thousands of Muslims across the 20 local government areas of Bauchi State are to receive support and assistance from the Wunti Al-Khair Foundation throughout the month of Ramadan. The disclosure was made by Abubakar Magaji, Legal Officer of Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, at the flagging off of the distribution to the beneficiaries held on Friday, 27 February, 2026 at the Central Eid praying ground in Bauchi. According to him, “we are witnessing the official flag-off ceremony of the Ramadan feeding programme, where thousands of bags of rice are being distributed to various individuals in Bauchi community.” He…
Indication of the possible commissioning of the rehabilitated Zion Primary Health Care Centre, emerged on Wednesday, 25 February, 2026, as Hon. (Dr) Samuel Adesola Adebayo, member representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives joined the Chairman of Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area, Hon. Jimoh Olawale Saliu to carry out an on-the-spot assessment of the health facility. The inspection tour was meant to obtain an accurate first hand information on the level of work done so far at the facility, which serves the medical needs of residents of Zion in Sari Iganmu area of the LCDA and…
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to use the Ramadan period to foster empathy, to strengthen community ties, and promote nation-building by caring for neighbors and contributing to the common good of the country. The Deputy Governor stated this during the Special Firdaus Prayer for the Late Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat and Ramadan Lecture, organized by the United Muslims Council of Nigeria, Mushin Division, held at Yahya Abatan, Ogba, Lagos. Hamzat noted that the Ramadan period is not just for fasting or personal devotion, but an opportunity to strengthen community relationships and promote social welfare,…