Anambra State Government has sealed off Cosmila Hotel in Awka, the state capital, after news of the death of a lady, Miss Chinyere Awuda in the facility. The state Commissioner for culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Hon Don Onyeji on Thursday, 20 July, 2023 confirmed the sealing of the hotel. “Yes, we have visited the hotel, and also sealed it off.We are in touch with the police, who are already investigating the matter, and the facility will remain sealed, pending the outcome of the police investigation,”onyeji said. Recall that the lady was reported to have been beaten to death by some…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has announced that he recently disbursed N237 million to 424 orphanages across the country through the David Adeleke Foundation (DAF). Announcing this via his Twitter handle on Thursday, 20 July, 2023, Davido said individuals and corporate organisations across various sectors and regions contributed to the donation. According to the press statement attached to his tweet, a total of 13, 818 children benefited from the donation. “I’ve always wanted to use my platform to serve others. Thankful that through your generosity, I’ve been able to do so. “We recently disbursed over N200…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Victor Osimhen and Napoli are yet to reach an agreement on a new contract, Corriere dello Sport, Italian publication reports. According to the tabloid, Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda met Napoli President, Aurelio de Laurentiis on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023 to sort out details of the new contract. Both parties are yet to reach an agreement on wages and the possible inclusion of a release clause. With the forward keen to remain at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, the issue is expected to be resolved in the next few days. The Nigerian striker joined his teammates for pre-season…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed registering Youth Party (YP), a new political party. National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Festus Okoye, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday, 20 July, 2023 in Abuja. Okoye recalled that the Youth Party (YP) was registered on 16th August 2018 by virtue of the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 16th October 2017. “Following the commission’s decision to deregister some parties in accordance with Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the…
Tinubu Approves Establishment Of Infrastructure Support Fund For States; FAAC Shares N907bn from N1.9trn June Revenue President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 States of the Federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the people. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), on Thursday July 20, 2023, in Abuja. The new Infrastructure Fund will enable the States to intervene and invest in the critical areas of Transportation, including farm to market road improvements; Agriculture, encompassing…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is building a new economy around his understanding of the geography and demography of Kwara State, especially on how to properly engage young people, put money in things that interest them and could help their talents, and refocus the economy to suit the situation of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said this in Ilorin on Thursday, 20 July, 2023, at the 37th Media Parliament of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. He also said the Governor is investing heavily in human capital development and critical sectors…
About 22 armed bandits have been neutralized by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in Batsari and Jibia local government areas of Katsina State. The terrorists, mostly the foot soldiers of a deceased bandit kingpin, Abdulkareem Boss, were neutralized on Monday, 17 July, 2023, by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, PRNigeria gathered. Credible military sources told PRNigeria that the NAF air strikes were executed on the heels of credible intelligence reports that the terrorists were responsible for several abductions and violent attacks on some communities within Kankara LGA of Katsina State. One of the sources, who was involved in…
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has expressed willingness to work collaboratively with local and international partners to enhance effective and successful implementation of the Safe Schools programme in Nigeria. The CG stated this during a working visit of the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns Impact, Accountability and Learning, Save the Children Ankara Turkey, Mr Vahit Kutluer, to the National Safe Schools Response Coordination Centre (NSSRCC), at the NSCDC National Headquarters, Abuja. Represented by the Commander of the Centre, CSC Tersoo Shaapera, PhD, the CG said he was delighted…
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Secretary of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Alhaji Mutiu Are was among those whose names were forwarded to the Senate on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation as Chairman and members of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), reports thegazellenews.com. The President’s letter for the confirmation of Are and others was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. The other nominees for confirmation are: General Paul Tarfa, Chairman, North East, Adamawa State; Hon Gambo Maikyau, member, North East, Taraba State; Abdullahi Abbas,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Fuad Kayode Laguda as its candidate for the coming bye-election for Surulere Federal Constituency I, thegazellenews.com can exclusively revealed. The seat became vacant after the resignation of Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila after he was appointed Chief of Staff to the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Gbajabiamila was the Speaker of the 9th Legislative Session of the Green Chamber between 2019 and 2023. He won election to represent the Federal Constituency for the sixth term but had to resign after his appointment by the President. Three aspirants: Laguda, former member of the state House of Assembly,…