The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has assured that the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, will soon complete the 2-kilometre double-lane Kaa-Ataba Road with two bridges linking the Khana Local Government Area to the Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Momoh gave the assurance during an inspection of the road and the 1.2-kilometre-long bridge, stating that the road project demonstrated the determination of the Federal Government to develop the Niger Delta region. The Minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Dr Mary Ogbe; the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku; the…
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Captain Ranti Ogoyi the pilot in command Value Jet airline of Flight VK201 from Abuja to Lagos which K1 stood in front to prevent from flying has reacted in full to the what transpired during the altercation that led to the famous being nearly hit by wing of the plane, reports thegazellenews.com Below is the full report of what happened according to the pilot who has now been suspended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), thegazellenews.com reports further. “During boarding which commenced as scheduled at 8:10 am, KWAM1 approached the aircraft at about 08:15–08:20 carrying a gold flask of…
By Stanley Ajileye In a grand ceremony marked by discipline and elegance, the Redemption Chaplaincy International (RCI), Sunday, 3 August, 2025 commissioned 205 new officers through its esteemed TRADOC 25 cadet programme, reports thegazellenews.com The event was a testament to the organization’s commitment to nurturing spiritual leaders and chaplains equipped to serve in various capacities. The ceremony featured a breathtaking parade by the newly commissioned officers and the Chapol, showcasing their military drill skills and discipline. The atmosphere was electric, filled with pride and joy as family, friends, and dignitaries gathered to witness this momentous occasion. Director of Training, RCI,…
One of the widows of the late Bashorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Dr Hamidat Doyin Abiola is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com also recalled that the late Dr Abiola was the first woman to become Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of a national daily in Nigeria when she was appointed MD/E-in-C of the defunct Concord Newspapers by her husband in the early 80s. She reportedly died at 9:15pm on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025, family sources confirmed. She was aged 82. Doyin, the widow of the late business mogul and politician Chief MKO Abiola, was a media powerhouse in her own right…
The Managing Director of TVC Entertainment, Morayo Afolabi-Brown has resigned from the communication company reports thegazellenews.com The news of Afolabi-Brown’s resignation was made public on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025, by the parent company, TVC Communications, owners of TVC News, TVC Entertainment, Max FM, Adaba FM and Yanga FM. According to the statement, the last working day for Afolabi-Brown, host of the station’s flagship all women’s TV show, Your View, will be Friday, 29 August, 2025. Below is the full statement from TVC Communications: TVC Communications, owner of TVC News, TVC Entertainment, Max FM, Adaba FM, and Yanga FM would like…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Monday kicked off its 73rd Annual Convention with the graduation of 6,760 students from the Redeemed Christian Bible College (RCBC), marking another milestone in the church’s commitment to manpower development and theological education. The Bible College, which is one of RCCG’s key training arms, conferred certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees on students who had undergone various theological and ministry training programmes. Speaking during the graduation ceremony, the Provost of RCBC, Pastor Alabi Oti, said the institution has remained committed to excellence in theological education and leadership development, both in Nigeria…
Music sensation, Innocent Idibia aka 2Baba has finally sealed deal with his partner, Edo State House of Assembly lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru in a traditional ceremony. The very private ceremony reportedly took place in Abuja on July 25 and attended by close family members. A viral video showed the couple posing for photos featured in what appeared to be their wedding banner, which read: ‘Welcome to our wedding, Innocent and Natasha later surfaced online’. In another footage, the singer looked regal in a white traditional outfit, accessorized with beads and a walking stick. Their relationship became public shortly after 2Baba announced…
Obafemi Lasode, ace musician and film executive, has passed away at the age of 69. Cross over king, Rotimi Martins aka Alariwo of Africa who announced his demise wrote: Obafemi Lasode is no more The man who discovered Alariwo of Africa The man who gave me the opportunity to be known The man who supported 99% of my generation without asking for anything in return Rest in Perfect Peace Boss Omatshola ‘Tee Mac’ Iseli, former President of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), also confirmed Lasode’s death . According to Tee Mac, a close family member notified him…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Following the criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration by the strongman of Kano State politics and former Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a youth leader loyal to the President, Khamis Musa Darazo has urged Kwankwaso to support the re-election Tinubu. Kwankwaso had frowned at what he described as the neglect of northern Nigeria in developmental projects. Khamis, who was reacting to the former Governor of Kano State’s claim, in an interview with journalists in Bauchi on Friday, 25 July, 2025, said that it is too early for Kwankwaso’s criticism, noting that it’s impossible to develop the whole…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday appealed to power generation companies (GENCOs) to give the federal government more time to complete the verification and validation of longstanding debts owed to them. During a meeting with members of the Association of Power Generation Companies, led by Col. Sani Bello (rtd), at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President assured them of his administration’s commitment to resolving the liquidity challenges in the power sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, disclosed that a ₦4 trillion bond programme has received anticipatory approval from President Tinubu to address the liquidity…