President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday, 29 May, 2026, commissioned new and upgraded health infrastructure across all six geopolitical zones of the country, marking the largest single-day commissioning of federal health investments in Nigeria’s history. The events form part of the nationwide commissioning programme marking the third anniversary of his administration. The President inaugurated the newly completed Bola Tinubu Specialist Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja—a two-storey facility purpose-built for integrated specialist and VIP healthcare. It comprises eight consulting rooms, twin theatre suites, dedicated Ophthalmology and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) departments, a fully equipped laboratory, a pharmacy,…
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The Women Leader for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Arabinrin Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com learnt that Arabinrin Adesanya died on Thursday, 28 May, 2026 in Lagos after a prolonged illness. Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed shock and sadness over the death of Arabinrin Adesanya, describing her demise as a huge loss to the party and the nation. In a condolence message, Governor Abiodun said the late APC chieftain was a committed party loyalist, grassroots mobiliser, and passionate advocate for women inclusion in politics and governance. The Governor noted that the deceased devoted her life to…
By Akeem Busari Tributes and accolades have been pouring in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he marks his third year in office. Expectedly, there have also been hard and subtle criticism. Yet, against all odds, some watchers of the society and discerning minds, including professionals in various walks of life, have decidedly rated his government high. A group of prominent young professionals under the aegis of Young Professionals For Tinubu (YP4T), have joined the fray, not to join issues on the actions and inactions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, but to highlight some of the government’s significant contributions…
Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual cultural celebration came alive with spectacular horse-riding processions, richly embroidered attires, rhythmic traditional music, and elegant displays by the Regberegbe groups, reaffirming Ojude-Oba’s status as one of Africa’s most iconic cultural festivals. Visitors, tourists, dignitaries, and sons and daughters of Ijebuland from across Nigeria and the diaspora gathered to witness the colourful spectacle, which combined tradition, fashion,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports alleging that an inmate at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, was robbed of valuables worth more than ₦120 million during a recent search operation. In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Corrections Jane Osuji, the agency described the allegation as false, misleading, and inconsistent with established custodial procedures. According to the statement, the operation in question was a routine security search conducted in line with standard operating procedures aimed at maintaining security, order, and discipline within the facility. The Service said all prohibited items recovered…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed his commitment to the “Rivers First” mantra, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind the policies and programmes of his administration over the past three years. In a goodwill message marking the third anniversary of his administration, the governor said prioritising the interests and wellbeing of Rivers people has remained the central focus of his government since assuming office. Fubara noted that his administration’s significant investments in road infrastructure were aimed at connecting rural communities with urban centres, expanding economic opportunities, and driving development across the state. According to him, the vision…
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the forthcoming elections. The announcement was made on Friday, 29 May, 2026, by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the former Deputy Governor, who disclosed that Gwarzo would be formally affirmed alongside other candidates of the party during its affirmation ceremony scheduled for the same day. According to Shuaibu, the event will feature the affirmation of candidates contesting for seats in the State Houses of Assembly, the National Assembly, governorship positions, and the presidency. Gwarzo brings decades of…
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the United States and Israel who buried their political interests and supported their governments in the heat of the 9/11 and the October 7, 2023 attacks by Al-Qaeda and Hamas on the US and Israel soil. NEYGA spoke against comments by Atiku and Obi, in the wake of recent attacks by gunmen…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s electric vehicle (EV) industry through policies that prioritise local content, innovation, technology transfer and industrial development. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the Electric Vehicle Assemblers and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (EVAMAN) in Abuja. Represented by Mr. Ibiam Oguejiofor, National Coordinator of the Strategy Implementation Task Office for Presidential Executive Order No. 5, Udeh said the government was working to ensure that Nigerian expertise, materials and enterprises occupy a central place in the country’s industrial future.…
A suspected serial killer identified as Akaninyene has been arrested in Creektown, Odukpani LGA, Cross River State following intelligence reports linking him to the disappearance and murder of several persons in the community. According to reports, security operatives, including men of the Nigerian Army and tactical special forces, tracked the suspect to a secluded hut inside a forest in Abanyama, Ukim Ita Community. The suspect allegedly attempted to flee after trying to retrieve a weapon from the hut but was quickly apprehended by security operatives. During a search of the hideout, operatives reportedly discovered eight shallow graves containing bodies buried…