Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba Adebajo (Ojuromi VI), the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo and Acting Chairman of the Ijebu Traditional Council, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.In his congratulatory message, Governor Abiodun described the monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler and a worthy custodian of the cultural values and heritage of the Ijebu people.He noted that the ascension of Oba Adebajo to the throne has continued to usher in notable development and renewed unity in Ijebu-Igbo and surrounding communities.“Today offers not only a moment to celebrate your life, but also a…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Sequel to thegazellenews.com’s report on the attempt to turn justice on its head in the court under Judge Mavel Ruiz in Miami-Dade, the plaintiffs in the case have filed a Writ of Mandamus (3D2025 – 2097) before the Third District Court of Appeal. Thegazellenews.com in its report on Monday, 13 October, 2025 had published in details how justice is being denied in the court of Judge Mavel Ruiz: Jungle Justice in Miami: Analysts Expose “Kangaroo Courtroom” Under Judge Mavel Ruiz https://www.thegazellenews.com/jungle-justice-in-miami-analysts-expose-kangaroo-courtroom-under-judge-mavel-ruiz/ In the Writ of Mandamus, the petitioners asked the Appellate Court to compel Judge Mavel Ruiz to perform a ministerial, non-discretionary…
MIAMI, FL — October 2025 — Legal analysts have warned that Miami-Dade’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit faces a credibility crisis over due process violations and judicial misconduct. What began as a routine civil motion in Miami-Dade County has exploded into what legal observers describe as “one of the most disturbing breakdowns of courtroom integrity in modern Florida history.” At the center of the storm is Judge Mavel Ruiz, presiding over Case No. 2021-009833-CA-01 — Shitta-Bey et al. v. Joseph Durandis et al. What should have been a simple motion to vacate a void judgment has become, in the words of one…
SP Mustapha Garba Gumau, a police officer and intending groom, has been killed in an auto crash that occurred less than an hour before his wedding. The late officer was said to be on his way from Gumau to Magaman-Gumau in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi, for his wedding fatiha slated for 10 am on Saturday, 14 June, 2025, but died around 9 am when the vehicle conveying him and his friends crashed. CSP Mohammed Ahmed Wakil, spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, confirmed the incident in a statement. Wakil said the officer and two others were confirmed…
U.S. President, Donald Trump is considering adding Nigeria and some African countries to a list of countries hit with a visa ban. According to The Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, said 36 countries might be affected by the travel ban if Trump approves it. The Trump administration cited a lack of government transparency and a proper database to freely vet the backgrounds of travellers from these countries as the reason for the incoming ban, amid efforts by the government in Washington to reduce immigration to the United States. The new list includes:…
Abuja, Nigeria In response to recent public concerns over the condition of train facilities, particularly the functionality of onboard toilets, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, PhD, on Saturday, 14 June, 2025, paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Idu Railway Station in Abuja. The visit was prompted by an article currently in circulation which alleged that all toilets aboard the Abuja-Kaduna train service were non-functional. Determined to verify the claims and uphold service standards, Dr. Opeifa personally boarded the coaches to conduct a thorough on-the-spot assessment of the toilets and general coach conditions.…
As security situation in Benue State continues to deteriorate, the people of the state seem to have lost confidence in the leadership style of the state Governor, Reverend Hyacinth Alia. In the night of Friday, 13 June, 2025, armed militia invaded Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of the state and unleashed unprovoked terror on the residents leaving over 200 people killed including five security agents. The latest attack has left the residents in more frightened state leading to calls for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to impose state of emergency in the state. The people have therefore…
A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually assaulting his patient and client, reports thegazellenews.com Adewale Kudabo, 47, works at a hospital where he baths sick patients who are either paralysed or too weak to bathe themselves. Kudabo’s victim, Henry Fernandez narrated that after he bathed her, Kudabo leaned forward and kissed her lips. “He took me by surprise because I was not expecting this to happen,” Fernandez said. The following day, Kudabo tried the same trick again but this time Fernandez was prepared hence she turned her head to prevent…
By Babafemi Ojudu In the run-up to King Sunny Ade’s 60th birthday—which I had the honour of sponsoring and organizing—I visited him in his hometown of Ondo. Accompanied by Chief Tunde Odunlade the artist and curator as well as Mr Dele Morakinyo , we spent time with him exploring his remarkable collection of musical memorabilia, spanning decades of his legendary career. As we were leaving that day, I noticed several outshoots of the yellow, foreign lemon tree growing in his compound. I collected a few seedlings along with some fruits and took them back to my country home in Ado…
The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has expressed delight to celebrate Nigeria’s remarkable performance at the 2025 SABRE Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious recognitions in public relations and strategic communications. At this year’s edition, Nigerian campaigns led by Chain Reactions Africa and Integrated Indigo in collaboration with globally renowned brands and government institutions secured top honours across multiple categories, affirming the country’s rising global influence in the communications industry. The Nigerian entries stood out among thousands of submissions across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, earning five highly coveted SABRE Awards: 1. Diamond SABRE…