By Abimbola Tooki There are ordinary political gatherings, and then there are moments that rise above routine and announce themselves with unmistakable significance. And if the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at Eagle Square, Abuja proved anything, it is that what unfolded there was far more than the usual parade of speeches, applause and recycled slogans. It was something weightier, more intentional and far more symbolic: a declaration that the ruling party is not just reorganising itself, but actively trying to define what political order, party discipline and internal democracy should look like in contemporary Nigeria. For…
Author: Adetutu Audu
AHMED SHU’AIBU is a Bauchi based political titan who holds the credit of being among the founding fathers of All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014. He was first instrumental to the establishment and sustenance of Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) in Bauchi State before the mega-merger. He has been an active player, a kingmaker and household name in Bauchi State who has nurtured several young Turks to political maturity and relevance. He was active in the 2023 Presidential Campaign Team of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu but now feels marginalized by certain forces within the system. In this interview with thegazellenews.com’s…
A Ugandan court in Rukungiri District, has reportedly sentenced a woman, Fortunate Kyarikunda to six months in civil prison for failing to repay tuition costs after breaking a marriage agreement. According to the report, Richard Tumwiine, a teacher, had funded Kyarikunda’s legal studies, amounting to roughly USh 14 million, including interest/damages, with the understanding that they would marry. However, upon graduating and getting a job, Kyarikunda declined to proceed with the marriage. The court then ruled that she had breached a valid agreement and ordered her to refund the money. But because she failed to pay the court-ordered compensation, she…
By Oluwole Solanke On this special and memorable occasion of your birthday, Monday, 30th March 2026, I heartily celebrate you, a distinguished son of Ikorodu, an exemplary leader, and a man whose life continues to inspire excellence, service, and impact. Your journey in leadership and public service has been nothing short of remarkable. From your early professional accomplishments to your enduring contributions in the National Assembly, you have consistently demonstrated dedication, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of your people. Your strides in empowering your constituency, promoting good governance, and advancing national development stand as enduring testimonies of…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Police Command has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, from all traffic control and enforcement duties across the state. The directive, issued on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026 by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, was conveyed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who said the move forms part of ongoing efforts to streamline traffic management and restore order to Lagos’ often chaotic road operations. Accordingly, the command said the decision is aimed at promoting…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A 93-year-old elder statesman, Pa Andu Liadi Adio, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honour a long-standing political promise by supporting Badagry Division to produce the next Governor of Lagos State in 2027. Speaking on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026 at his Badagry residence while addressing journalists, Pa Adio said the appeal became necessary amid growing agitation for equity in the state’s political structure, noting that the division has endured decades of exclusion from top leadership positions. He explained that he had consistently urged youths championing the cause to remain calm and law-abiding, expressing confidence…
The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to protect lives and property across the country, declaring that Nigeria will not bow to criminal elements or acts of violence as it moves to restore lasting peace in the Plateau. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026, during a press briefing in Abuja, while addressing the security situation in Plateau State following the recent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North. “Nigeria will not yield to criminal elements. We will protect our people, and we will prevail,” the Minister stated. “Nigerians must not…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), led by an official identified as Akerele, have arrested eight members of the Titilope Aduragbemi Empowerment Association and seized several commercial buses over allegations linked to the use of identification stickers. The incident, which began in Iyana Ipaja and escalated to the Taskforce office at Bolade between Monday, 30 March and Tuesday, 31 March, 2026 followed a raid during which operatives indiscriminately impounded buses on claims that stickers affixed to them were being used for extortion by some taskforce personnel. According to findings by…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced special Easter train service arrangements across its corridors to accommodate increased passenger movement during the holiday period. As part of the Easter operations, the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) will run three trips on Thursday, 2 April, 2026, to meet the anticipated surge in passenger traffic. From the Lagos end (Mobolaji Johnson Station, Ebute Metta), departures are scheduled for 7:45 a.m., 1:40 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., while from the Ibadan end (Obafemi Awolowo Station, Moniya), trains will depart at 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. In addition, the Corporation will operate a special…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has strongly condemned the attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the incident as unfortunate, reprehensible and completely at variance with the cherished values of Northern Nigeria. Reacting shortly after the conclusion of the NSGF quarterly meeting held at the Gombe State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the governors had just concluded a far-reaching review of the security situation across Northern Nigeria, during which they renewed their collective resolve…