By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal Capital Territory Minister (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike; multi-billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola; Tony Elumelu; renowned veteran singer, Innocent Idibia famously addressed as 2Face; have been listed among the ‘100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa’. Other Nigerians who made the list included: former SGF, Boss Mustapha; Mohammed Abdullahi; Alhaji Imaan; Dr Stephen Akintayo; Farouk Khailann and Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Renowned clergy, Pastor Jerry Eze, Dr Daniel Moses, Mohammed Dewji, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, AIG Aishatu Baju, Gabriel Aduda, Tein Jack-Rich, Tosin EniOlorunda. Dr Oluwatosin Olatujoye and Nollywood star, Rita Dominic also made…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the military take of power from President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon in the early hours of Wednesday, 30 August, 2023, thegazellenews.com report President Tinubu said the actions of the country’s military junta negate the principles of democracy which recedes power constitutionally into the hands of the citizens and ‘not in the barrel of a loaded gun.’ He also expressed his worry over coup trends in some African countries of late, saying that as a strong believer in the tenets of democracy, he will work with other African leaders to bring amicable settlement of the political…
Kwara State Government on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023 flagged off the distribution of rice palliatives to the most vulnerable persons in the state, with the committee saying it would share at least 250,000 10kg bags in the first phase. In what was an attempt to ensure nonpartisanship, fairness and equity, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on August 22 inaugurated the 12-person committee to coordinate the distribution of the palliatives purchased with the N2bn so far received from the Federal Government. At the flag off of the distribution in Ilorin, the state capital, the Governor said the palliatives are only a show of…
In line with the measures put up by his administration under the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), to mitigate the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has kicked off the food relief component of SAfER. The Governor, who kicked off the distribution of the food relief packages at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Mini-stadium, Oyo, said 200,000 households would benefit from the food relief support, adding that the government took its time to plan SAfER, which according to him is more than just a palliative. He equally appreciated the residents of…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has mourned the death of the designer of Nigeria’s national flag, Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, OFR, describing it as the end of an era for creative national heroes and heroines of Oyo State extraction. Governor Makinde, who noted how the writer of the Nigerian national pledge, Prof. Felicia Adedoyin, had passed on a year earlier in 2022, said Akinkunmi has left indelible marks on the sands of Nigeria’s history. The Governor condoled with the family of the late icon, praying to God to grant repose to his soul and grant the family the fortitude to bear…
Sensation singer, Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, better known as Portable, has lost his Instagram page of 2 million followers to hackers. Portable’s management confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday, 30 August, 2023. It assured that it was working actively to resolve the issue. It said the hackers are impersonating Portable and are likely to be using the account to spread false information, scams, and potentially harmful content. The statement reads, “We regret to inform you that Portable’s official Instagram account has been hacked and taken over by unknown fraudsters. We understand that this incident may cause concern and confusion…
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has applauded Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her intervention in empowering women and other vulnerable groups in the society through her pet project, Renewed Hope Initiative. The Governor stated this after paying a courtesy visit on the First Lady at the State House in Abuja. The interventions of the Initiative in the education sector were a National Scholarship Programme which was recently flagged off in Abuja with 43 beneficiaries from across the nation, Women ICT Training and other empowerment programmes in agriculture and social investment. The Governor noted that these will complement…
The management team of Lagos State Television (LTV) conducted a courtesy visit to the office of Honorable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA yesterday. During the visit, Mrs. Sola Kosoko, the station’s General Manager, highlighted their intention to foster a stronger relationship with the council, building upon their previous collaborative endeavors. Mrs. Kosoko underscored the significance of LTV’s role in bringing grassroots activities to the public eye and facilitating feedback collection. She assured the council boss of their unwavering commitment to broadcasting, showcasing, and promoting the council’s progress. Emphasizing their dedication, Mrs. Kosoko stated, “We aim to establish a…
A 29-member Central Working Committee (CWC), headed by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, saddled with the mandate for the distribution of palliatives in the state has been empanelled by Governor Dapo Abiodun. The composition of the Committee is aimed at ensuring that the palliatives reached every strata of the society, in line with the promise made to the people of the state by Governor Abiodun. A statement issued on Tuesday, 29 August, 2023, by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr Lekan Adeniran, noted that there will be a similar Committee at the…
A groundbreaking initiative in the form of a drama series on menstrual health and hygiene debuts Thursday, 31 August, 2023 on Radio Nigeria Bond 92.9 FM. Titled “My Period, My Pride”, the series was conceptualised by a multiple award winning broadcaster, journalist, author and foremost social campaigner, Anike-Ade Funke Treasure. According to the multi-talented promoter, the initiative is an advocacy tool to demand free sanitary pads for school girls from the Nigerian governments across all levels. “The drama series mirrors the challenges of the girl child as she struggles with education in the face of period poverty. It is a…