1. Our attention has been drawn to an alleged vandalization of the Campaign Office of the Social Democratic Party in Lokoja. If true, we condemn the act in its entirety as being barbaric, undemocratic and unacceptable to the people and Government of Kogi State. 2. The Kogi State Government will continue to support the freedom of anyone and everyone to aspire to positions in line with the ethos of democratic values. Attacking the Campaign Office of any political party is criminal and would not be condoned. 3. We call on security agencies in the state to investigate and apprehend perpetrators…
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By Abimbola Ogunnaike Pope Francis on Sunday, 9 July, 2023 disclosed that he would create 21 new cardinals from across the world at the end of September. Pope Francis made this disclosure during his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on Saint Peter’s Square in Rome, Italy. “Their provenance expresses the universality of the Church that continues to proclaim God’s merciful love to all people on earth,” said the Pope. The consistory will be the ninth for the creation of cardinals under Pope Francis, who is in the tenth year of his papacy. His choices are…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered that Mmesomma Ejikeme, the student of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi, who has been at the centre of a JAMB score controversy, undergo counselling. In a letter to the principal of Anglican Girls Secondary School Nnewi, Soludo directed the immediate commencement of psychological counselling and therapy sessions for Ejikeme. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the student admitted on Thursday, 6 July, 2023, that she manipulated her JAMB results to arrive at 362, which was the highest in the country. Soludo directed that the 19-year-old be handed over to a Professor of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday, 9 July, 2023 in Guinea- Bissau, emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), thegazellenews.com reports. His emergence was announced at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS. The 63rd Ordinary Session summit was the first engagement of the President within the African continent since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. Immediately he emerged as ECOWAS chairman said, “We will take democracy seriously, Democracy is very tough but it is the best form of government.” Tinubu succeeds President…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have confirmed the arrest of four members of a drug syndicate, including two church officials; a female staff of a courier company and another lady, involved in trafficking the lethal opioid, fentanyl in Delta State. Spokesman of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, confirmed the development on Sunday, 9 July, 2023 in a statement issued in Abuja. According to Babafemi, the bust of the fentanyl cartel operating from Warri, Delta State is coming barely a month after two members of another syndicate: Odoh Collins Oguejiofor and Oliver Chigozie Uzoma were…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, charged all workers in the employment of the state government to recommit themselves to efficient and effective service delivery for the benefit of all Lagos residents. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the charge at the annual interdenominational thanksgiving service for the Year 2023 Lagos State Public Service Week held at Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja with the theme: “A Transformed Life for a Greater Service ” Sanwo-Olu was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde at the thanksgiving service, which was part of the activities lined up to…
Former Presidential Aide, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa and society matriarch, Hajia Abah Folawiyo put together a private lunch in honour of Chief Mrs. Ireti Asemota to celebrate one year anniversary of the demise of her loving husband and automobile guru, the late Chief Sunny Asemota. The event held at Mama Bakassi’s highbrow restaurant, Echoes of Calabar, Victoria Island had many top society women who had been together for over 40years in attendance. For those who didn’t know, the trio of Chief Mrs. Ireti Asemota, Yetunde Onileere and Hajia Abah Folawiyo are best of friends and are never tired of each other’s…
The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu has announced the suspension of activities lined up for her forthcoming 70th birthday celebration. The Ondo First Lady will be 70 on July 20. There had been criticisms in some quarters about her plans to have a big celebration while her husband is in convalescence and the postponement is believed to be a reaction to the criticisms. She said in a a Twitter post on Sunday, 9 July, 2023, morning that the suspension was a result of circumstances beyond her control. The tweet reads, “Hello Family and Friends. This is…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Popular singer and photographer, Toyin Sokefun-Bello, aka TY Bello, has disclosed that she went to university just to please her mum. TY Bello said her plan was to become a “big hairstylist” after graduation, adding that she has always been creative as far back as she can remember. The minstrel, who made this disclosure while featuring as a guest on the latest episode of I Said What I Said podcast, co-hosted by FK and Jola, also added that she started writing songs at the age of 8. The ‘Land is Green exponent also disclosed that she started photography…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Sokoto State Government has set up a five-man Commission of Inquiry to probe all land allocations and government assets sold or auctioned during the administration of former Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. The committee is led by Justice M.A. Pindiga (rtd), and Secretary Nasiru Muhammed Binji. Other members of the committee are: Chief Jacob E. Ochidi, SAN; Usman Abubakar and Barrister Lema Sambo Wali. The Press Secretary to Governor Ahmed Aliyu, in a statement, noted that the committee would also ascertain the government’s bank account and the amount realized from the sales and auctions of the assets. “The…