Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of Mr. Olusegun Awolowo Jr., grandson of the late Nigerian nationalist and statesman, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, as a deeply profound personal loss. The governor, in a condolence message, said the death of the lawyer and former Executive Director/CEO of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council at 62 came as a rude shock. He described Awolowo Jr. as “a gentleman par excellence, a voice of courage, and a consummate public servant,” noting that he received the news “with utter disbelief” and will forever treasure memories of their acquaintance. According to Abiodun, the…
Author: Adetutu Audu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness by the news of the passing of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. The President described Segun Awolowo’s death at 62 as unfortunate and a tragic loss “not only to the Awolowo family, but also to the entire country.” The President noted that the late Segun distinguished himself as a scion of the Awolowo family. “Segun exemplified the Awolowo pedigree in appearance, character and demeanour. Like his grandfather, he was a lawyer committed to defending truth and justice. “He made significant contributions to Nigeria. He served diligently as the…
FB_IMG_1763676433053Download Segun Awolowo, former Executive Director of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and one of the grandsons the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo is dead. He was 62. His passing was announced today, Thursday, 20 November, 2025 by the Awolowo family in a statement. The statement reads: Statement on the Passing of Olusegun Awolowo “With extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather- Olusegun Awolowo. “He was the world’s most phenomenal husband, father and grandfather — steady, wise, endlessly loving, and the constant anchor of our family. A painfully loyal servant to Nigeria, he…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice James Omotosho onThursday, 20 November, 2025 designated the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, an international terrorist over his intention to bomb the American Embassy and the call for the killing of former British High Commissioner, Catriona Laing. Justice Omotosho, delivering his judgment on count 6 on Thursday, 20 November, 2025, described the actions of the IPOB leader in calling on Chemical Engineering and Chemistry graduates to manufacture Molotov explosives as a terrorist act. “Making a broadcast in Nigeria against the Federal Government, where…
Prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo has asked the Federal High Court Abuja to hand down the maximum sentence as prescribed by law. He faulted the use of the social media platform to cause chaos. Awomolo asked the court to impose restrictions on the use of Social Media by Mr Kanu pending his execution in compliance with the sentencing. Awomolo also asked that Kanu be kept in the safest custodial center anywhere in Nigeria pending his execution or sentence. “I am not too confident about the safety of Kuje correctional center,” he said The court is scheduled to deliver sentencing by 4.50pm.
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has commended Nigerian Media especially Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) for their vital role in moulding, nurturing the nation democracy and its survival. Chief of Staff to Kebbi State Governor, Barrister Attahiru Maccido and Kebbi state Commissioner for Information and Cultures, Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu stated this during the maiden lecture organized by the Correspondent’s Chapel of NUJ, Kebbi State Council, titled “Media, Democracy and Good Governance”, in collaboration with the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Enlightenment and Orientation,Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali. Maccido who is the Chairman…
RESIDENTS of Oremeji, in the Shasha area of Alimosho Local Government, Lagos State, were thrown into panic on Sunday, November 9, after street urchins stabb*d a Nigerian Air Force officer. Community sources told our correspondent during a visit to the area on Saturday that the incident began after a confrontation between the officer—who was “not in uniform” at the time—and some boys at a football pitch. A resident identified simply as Baba recounted, “Some boys were playing football on Oremeji Street here in Shasha when the ball hit the man, who was not in uniform. “Nobody knew he was an…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has read with customary amusement the latest declaration by Bello Mohammed Turaki, who is busy announcing grand plans to “return power to Nigerians.” A fascinating proclamation – especially from someone who could not even muster the honesty to introduce himself properly. Let it be said clearly: Turaki is a factional chairman of a broken, scattered, leaderless PDP.And it is dishonest – deliberately so – for him to pretend otherwise. Before he dreams of returning power to Nigerians, he should first seek legitimacy from his own party members and leaders. A…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; and ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo have thrown caution to the wind in separate messages sent to each other, a fallout from the 65th birthday celebration of the former which took place on Saturday, 15 November, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported on its sister outfit, TheGazelleTV, comments made by the former President at the birthday ceremony. On Monday, former President Obasanjo received what he called ‘a thank you letter’ from Fayose. The “Thank you” note by SMS to the former President, which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta by his Special Assistant…
Popular comedian and actor Broda Shaggi has opened up about his difficult upbringing in Makoko, a Lagos slum, sharing how those early years shaped his resilience and drive. Speaking candidly about his childhood, Shaggi described it as a period he would never want to relive. “Honestly, it was a life I don’t think I want to ever, ever live again. Surviving every day was hard. I won’t lie because my mom had no money. After my dad died, we came to Lagos, and that was when we started living in Makoko,” he said. He recounted supporting his mother and siblings…