The funeral rites for former Chairman of Alimoso Local Government and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Ayo Akinyemi begin on Wednesday, 21 January, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com The burial programmes are put together by the six council Chairmen in Alimoso Federal Constituency: Ibrahim Akinpelu Johnson, Alimoso Local Government; Jimoh Abiodun Ishola, Agbado-Okeodo Local Council Development Area; Agbaje Abiodun Lukman, Ayobo-Ipaja LCDA; Idris Oluomo Balogun, Egbe-Idimu LCDA; Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya, Igando-Ikotun LCDA; and Adunni Opeyemi Akindele, Mosan-Okunola LCDA. The burial events are being organised by six Vice Chairmen of the aforementioned councils. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that the late…
Author: Adetutu Audu
The Iya Oge of Lagos, Chief (Mrs) Opral Benson has been declared missing, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that Chief Mrs Benson is the widow of Chief TOS Benson. She was declared missing via a release by her family. The family stated that Mrs Benson’s whereabouts have been unknown for more than 48 hours. In the notice released on Sunday, 18 January, 2026, the family revealed that Benson was last seen on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 and has not returned home since then. Describing the situation as time-sensitive, the family appealed to the public for any information that could help…
Former OPEC President and Minister for Petroleum Resources in Nigeria, Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court on Monday, 19 January, 2026, ahead of her full trial on bribery charges relating to her time as Nigeria’s Oil Minister. Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman Oil Minister in Nigeria and the first female President of the global oil cartel, OPEC. The 65-year-old has been on bail since she was first arrested in London in October 2015. She has denied…
The Ogun State Police Command has filed a six-count charge before the Federal High Court, Abeokuta, against social media blogger Adetoun Onajobi, popularly known as @justadetoun, over alleged cyberbullying, false accusations, and other offences bordering on the Cybercrimes Act. According to the Command, the suspect was invited on Friday, 2 January, 2026, to respond to allegations arising from her online publications targeted at the Ogun State Government and the Governor. She, however, failed to honour the invitation, claiming through her lawyer that she was medically indisposed. A medical report was submitted in support of this claim. Discreet investigations by the…
Yetunde Kuti, wife of Grammy-nominated musician, Seun Kuti, has opened up about the initial obstacles she faced when considering marriage to the Kuti family. Speaking on Your View on TVC, Yetunde shared the concerns and mlsunderstandings her family harboured. In the interview, Yetunde revealed her family’s apprehensions about her union with Seun Kuti and how they cautloned her agalnst it. She said that despite their reservations, she went agalnst their advice and tied the knot with the singer. During the conversation, the dancer disclosed that her family held preconceived notions about her husband based on the polygamous history of Seun’s…
By Adetutu Audu Popular gospel singer and evangelist, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Bunmi Omije Ojumi, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that news of her death was broken on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 by fellow gospel artiste, Alayo Melody. Melody shared a family statement on Instagram alongside a photo of the late singer and a video showing her remains in a body bag. According to the statement by the family, Bunmi Akinnaanu reportedly died on Monday, 12 January, 2026, in a hospital based in Lagos. Bunmi Omije Ojumi was known in Christian music circles for her deep worship…
By Adetutu Audu Widow of the first elected Executive Governor of Ogun, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports further that Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo died on Monday, 12 January, 2026. She was aged 100. Mrs Onabanjo’s death was made public via a family statement which went thus: The family of Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, former Governor of Ogun State, announces with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude to Almighty God, the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo (1925–2026) was called to glory on Monday, 12th January. “We thank God for…
The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I has passed on joined his ancestors, reports thegazellenews.com Oba Akran was reported to have died early Monday, 12 January, 2026. The Monarch joined his ancestors at the age of 89. No details have been given yet on circumstances surrounding his death. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the whole of Badagry is in awe on the death of the referred monarch and it was gathered that all markets have been ordered closed as the Oro masquerade is expected to go public. Oba Akran was one of Nigeria’s most referred Monarchs. He…
The Akran of Badagry Kingdom, His Majesty De Wheno Aholu Menu-Toyi I has passed on joined his ancestors, reports thegazellenews.com Oba Akran was reported to have died early Monday, 12 January, 2026. No details have been given yet on circumstances surrounding his death. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the whole of Badagry is in awe on the death of the referred monarch and it was gathered that all markets have been ordered closed as the Oro masquerade is expected to go public. Oba Akran was one of Nigeria’s most referred Monarchs. He was a politician and journalist before ascending the throne in…