Three people, including a classroom teacher, were crushed to death by a Dangote Cement truck early Wednesday, 17 December, 2025 in Lagos reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com’s correspondent at the scene of the accident reported that the accident took place at Iyana Meiran bus stop on Lagos-Abeokuta expressway in Alimoso Local Government Area of the state. It involved a Dangote Cement truck, a commercial mini-bus and four commercial tricycle. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the Dangote truck driver was coming from Sango Otta, headed towards Iyana Ipaja. “The truck apparently experienced break failure and the driver in struggling to control the vehicle swerved into the…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
The immediate past Chairman of Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Honourable Rasaq Olusola Ajala, on Thursday, 11 December, 2025, added another feather to his growing cap of achievements and honour when he received a grassroots award from the nation’s oil sector. The Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Ministry of Petroleum Resources branch of the Petroleum & Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) bestowed the honour of ‘Grassroots Champion’ on the former Odiolowo-Ojuwoye LCDA boss. According to the organisers of the event, Ajala was honoured for his exemplary leadership and exceptional achievements while in office which stood him out…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with the Thelema Lion Foundation, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting women and vulnerable communities, emphasizing that food security is a critical human rights issue. This statement was made by the Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, at the 4th Annual Seminar on Zero Hunger and Free Food Palliative Distribution and Empowerment, held in Abuja. Themed “Renewed Hope: Strategic Nutrition Planning for Family Wellness,” the event highlighted the power of partnerships in advancing human rights and promoting social justice. Dr. Ojukwu stressed that empowering women has far-reaching societal benefits. “But if…
In a touching display of appreciation, members of the Peculiar Widows’ Forum traveled from all the way from Makurdi, Benue State to the Nations Capital to honor Chief Felix Amaechi Obuah, Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), as he marked his 63rd birthday. For decades, this Rivers State native has poured his heart into philanthropy, humanitarian aid, and uplifting the less privileged—acts that bridged states and touched lives far beyond his own. Leading the delegation, Regina Peter spoke with raw emotion, her words echoing the group’s profound gratitude. “I thank this man of vision and ambition who chose…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised serious concerns over worsening insecurity and widespread human rights abuses across Nigeria, revealing that it received a staggering 422,942 complaints in November 2025 alone. Speaking in Abuja at the presentation of the Commission’s November Human Rights Situation Dashboard, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, described the figures as a reflection of deepening human suffering rather than mere statistics. According to the report, more than 800 abductions were recorded within the month, including the kidnapping of over 55 farmers from their farmlands. Travellers, students, and worshippers were also among those…
The Lagos State Sports Commission, after recording unprecedented achievements in 2025, has set a higher bar for performance in 2026 during the Commission’s end-of-the-year staff retreat. The retreat, themed, ‘Reflect, Redefine, and Revolutionise – Paving the Path Forward for the LSSC’, was an intellectually and practically engaging forum excellently curated to further unleash the human capacity capabilities of the workforce of the Lagos State Sports Commission. In his keynote address, the Director General, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described 2025 as a defining year for sports development in Lagos. The retreat featured expert-led sessions on leadership, innovation, sustainability, and public-private partnerships from…
The newly appointed Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa, officially assumed office on Monday, 15 December, 2025. The management and staff of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), as well as other stakeholders from the education sector, gathered to welcome Dr Ogunmuyiwa to his new office. The atmosphere was filled with dancing, praising and rejoicing as everyone thanked the Almighty God for the opportunity given to him to steer the ship of the Agency to greater heights. The short programme held in honour of his first day in office was marked by…
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged the elderly to continue staying healthy and active especially during this yuletide season. She spoke at the third edition of the RHI Elderly Support Scheme in Abuja, where she also explained that since the inception of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the RHI has made it a tradition to celebrate Nigerians whose service contributed to nation building and the collective progress of the country. “As we approach the festive season, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of prioritizing our elderly citizens in this particular programme. They have…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has presented the Y2026 Appropriation Bill to the 6th Legislative Arm of the Council at the Legislative Chamber. The budget, valued at ₦5.047 billion, is termed, ‘Budget of Strategic Impact’ and aimed at fostering grassroots development across all sectors. Hon. Benson explained that the proposal was carefully designed to meet the needs and aspirations of residents, based on extensive consultation with key stakeholders across the four wards in Imota LCDA. Benson announced a total budget size of ₦5.047 billion, with Recurrent Expenditure at ₦3.223 billion (64%) covering salaries,…
The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigerian Police Force, Osun State Command, has arrested a suspected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain named Oriade in connection with the killings of two prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains: Saheed Oyegunju and Hon. Remi Abass. Saheed Oyegunju, who served as Treasurer of APC Ward 9 in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, was murdered in February 2023, on the same day Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu campaigned in Osun State ahead of the presidential election. Hon. Remi Abass, who was killed in February 2025, was the Chairman of Irewole Local Government and a leading campaigner for…