Nigerians have been urged to embrace selfless service and rally with an “all hands on deck” spirit to rebuild trust, fortify national unity, and extend a lifeline to those reeling from the country’s economic and social challenges. Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, stated this during the 2025 Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Themed ‘Emmanuel: God With Us’. This third annual event hosted by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, unfolded under a canopy of twinkling Christmas lights, with the 100 man mass choir of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) filling the State House with…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, members of the state Executive Council, and Royal Fathers on Friday, 12 December, 2025, attended the mega empowerment program of the Oshodi Isolo Local Government under the chairmanship of Otunba Kehinde Oloyede-Almaroof where several working tools were distributed to artisans and vulnerable members of the local government. The Empowerment Programme which was held at the council Secretariat was a cynosure of eyes as items such as Hair Dryers, Deep Freezers, Vulcanizing Machines, Point of Sales Machines, Popcorn machines, and others were distributed free…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 11 December, 2025, urged all Nigerians, particularly the residents of the State to re-strategise and find a lasting solution to the country’s security challenges, noting that security of lives and property is a shared responsibility of government and the citizens. Governor Sanwo-Olu, also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives, property, investments and the future of Lagos and expressed readiness to collaborate and support the Federal Government and other relevant security agencies to achieve a crime-free society. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 19th Annual Town Hall Meeting on Security…
The early morning rain that took place in Lagos on Thursday, 11 December, 2025, left a devastating effect on State High School in Mosalasi area of Alimoso Local Government reports thegazellenews.com Three students of the school reportedly lost their lives in the rampaging flood which resulted from the heavy downpour in the area. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the three students allegedly missed their steps in the flooding and were swept away by the flood. Sources told thegazellenews.com that one of the corpses of the students has been recovered while search is still on to recover the remaining two. The corpse recovered was that of…
Ahead of the 2025 Adamu Orisa Play, the Lagos Island Local Government and Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area held a strategic meeting with the planning committees on Thursday, 11 December, 2025 at conference hall of the Lagos Island local government Secretariat, Adeniji Adele road, Isale-Eko, Lagos. In his speech, the Chairman of Lagos Island local government, Prince Taiwo Oyekan assured residents, tourists, and stakeholders of spectacular celebration and adequate security. The representatives of Oba of Lagos, His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Rilwan Osuolale Aremu Akiolu: Chief Lateef Aderibigbe Ajose and Chief Adesoji Ajayi-Bembe expressed appreciation to Prince Oyekan…
The reputation of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) as a trailblazer in creative and technical excellence was further reinforced as the Chairman of its Governing Council, Professor Funso Afolabi, was conferred with the prestigious Honorary Fellowship Award by the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN) at the 2025 Southwest International Tourism Expo (SWITE), held at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja. The honour coincided with the College’s emergence as the Best Tourism Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria, marking a double celebration for the institution and highlighting its growing influence in Nigeria’s tourism and creative sectors. Prof. Afolabi, a distinguished academic, tourism…
Top stakeholders in swimming and Dambe sports in Lagos State have reiterated their commitment to upscale their support towards promoting inclusion and widening the space for more opportunities for talents and sports enterprises. In his remarks during the meetings held in his office at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, while commending the top stakeholders from swimming and Dambe sports for their selfless support and exemplary dedication towards sports development in the state, emphasised that in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s deliberate investment in sports and call to galvanise all stakeholders…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, 11 December, 2025, in Abuja, said his administration is laying the foundation for a youthful digital workforce that will power Nigeria’s next chapter of growth and shared prosperity. President Tinubu spoke at the State House Conference Centre as he chaired the 3 million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit and launch of the 3MTT Digital Skills Fund. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, represented him. President Tinubu said his administration’s determination to build a trillion–dollar economy is hinged on the understanding that the future will be driven by technical skills,…
Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 days’ time. The Franco-Malian also picked defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Simon Moses, among others. There is a return for Cyprus-based goaltender Francis Uzoho, defender Igoh Ogbu and forward Paul Onuachu, while England-based defender…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has flagged off the Aliko Dangote Foundation Education Scholarship Initiative, with a call for stakeholders to recommit to building a future where every Nigerian child can become the best version of themselves. This is just as the President of the Foundation, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, unveiled a ₦100 billion annual education support programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s educational sector and expanding access to quality learning for young people nationwide. The programme, projected to cost ₦1 trillion over the next ten years, will support students across multiple levels through a range of targeted schemes. Speaking on…