Tonye Cole, former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, has filed a defamation suit against Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The suit, marked CV/4502/25, was filed before the FCT high court on Friday, 7 November, 2025. Previously, in a letter dated Wednesday, 8 October, 2025, Cole, through his lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, accused Wike of making “very damaging, malicious and unfounded defamatory statements” during a live broadcast of Channels Television’s Politics Today programme aired on September 18, 2025. According to the letter, Wike allegedly described Cole as a thief, accused him of…
Author: Adetutu Audu
Influencer, Verydarkman has shared his account of a recent phone conversation with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the ongoing situation involving Regina Daniels’ family. According to Verydarkman, he contacted the senator to appeal for calm and to seek a peaceful resolution following the arrest of Regina Daniels’ brother and reports of a warrant allegedly issued for her mother. He said he was surprised when the senator personally took his call and even mentioned that he had seen some of his videos online. During their discussion, Verydarkman said Senator Nwoko expressed displeasure over certain comments allegedly made by members of Regina Daniels’…
‘Daddy of Million Babies’ and the General Overseer of Laughter Foundation International Ministry, Pastor Gbenga Oso is dead. His death was announced in a joint statement released by the Oso family and the Laughter Foundation International Ministry on Wednesday, 5 November, 2025. According to the statement, Pastor Oso “transitioned to glory” on Tuesday. He was described as a revered spiritual leader, teacher, and a pillar of faith who devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. Pastor Oso was widely known for his unique ministry centered on fruitfulness and childbearing, a calling through which he brought hope to…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, stated that Nigeria remains on a steady growth trajectory, with more promise of stability and prosperity as economic reforms continue to yield results and gain national and international acceptance. The President spoke at the Federal Executive Council after the swearing-in of two ministers, Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro, and Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN). Doro will manage the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, while Udeh will oversee the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. On the current state of the economy and the relationship between Nigeria and the United States, President Tinubu…
Nigeria has positioned itself as West Africa’s climate action leader following its submission of the region’s first 3rd National Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (@UNFCCC). This comes as Vice President Kashim Shettima prepares to unveil Nigeria’s green transition roadmap to world leaders, positioning the country to turn its climate commitments into concrete investment opportunities and projects. Director General of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change, Tenioye Majekodunmi, disclosed this during the ongoing thirtieth Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, in an interview with journalists ahead of…
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, 6 November, 2025, in Abuja, swore in Dr Bernard Mohammed Doroh from Plateau State and Dr Kinsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN) from Enugu State as ministers. The Ministers took the oath of office at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, held at the Council Chambers of the State House. The Senate confirmed Dr Doro to replace Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who was elected as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July 2025. Dr Doro holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Jos, an LL.B in Law from University College London…
The Chairman of Agege Local Government, Honourable Tunde Azeez, popularly called Tunde Disco, has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Local Government reports thegazellenews.com The Legislative Arm of the local government announced Azeez’s resignation on Wednesday, 5 November, 2025. Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that Azeez had sought and got approval for a medical leave which paved the way for his deputy, Abdul Ganiy Vinod Obasa to act on his behalf. Azeez has now officially confirmed that he cannot continue as the Chairman of the local government due to his failing health. The Legislative Arm unanimously passed a resolution…
Zenith Bank Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, with a remarkable 16% year-on-year growth in gross earnings from N2.9 trillion recorded in Q3 2024 to N3.4 trillion in Q3 2025. The Group’s performance continues to demonstrate resilience, strong momentum, disciplined execution and an ability to deliver long-term shareholder value in spite of challenging macroeconomic environment. According to the financial results presented to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), the growth in gross earnings was driven by a sustained growth in interest income which grew by 41% year-on-year to N2.7 trillion. The growth in…
Lagos played host to major political figures in the state on Saturday, 1 November, 2025, as some prominent political figures of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), met and deliberated on the state of the nation focusing mainly on the 2027 general election anchored on the aim of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com The group, under the aegis of ‘The Asiwaju 2027′ convened in Ikeja to deliberate on the current political landscape and chart a strategic course towards consolidating the party’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the meeting…
By Olufemi Soneye The recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” has stirred global attention, but it also risks overlooking significant reforms and security gains currently underway in Africa’s largest democracy. While Nigeria faces undeniable security and religious-tolerance challenges, the narrative is incomplete without acknowledging the deliberate steps the Tinubu administration has taken to uphold religious freedom, protect communities and restore stability. Since assuming office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has treated national security and unity with urgency. Renewed counter-terrorism operations have disrupted major insurgent networks across the Northeast, while intensified intelligence-led…