Dr. Adetola Ariyike Salau, Special Adviser on Education, Policy Formulation, and Human Capital Development to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, has announced plans for the upcoming Kwara State Education Conference. Themed “Future-Ready Education: Advancing STEM & Skills Development for Nigerian Youth,” the landmark event will gather key figures in education, policy-making, and industry to discuss and strategize on advancing STEM and skill development for youth in Kwara State and beyond. Scheduled for Thursday, 14 November, 2024 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, the conference will take place at the Banquet Hall of the state government secretariat in Ilorin, the…
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Veteran and versatile actress, Jumoke George has been speaking about the harrowing experiences she had that made her took a break from acting for almost 14 years, reports thegazellenews.com According to the versatile actress, these experiences have contributed immensely in shaping her life. According to her, one of the early challenges she faced in her acting career were: sexual harassment from producers and directors and the colour of her skin. George narrated her experience during her appearance at a television programme, Oyinmomo. She recalled moments when her integrity was put to the test, as she faced relentless pressure from influential…
The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, Oladotun Olakanle is dead, reports thegazellenews.com This medium learnt that the amiable Chairman died early Saturday, 2 November, 2024. Circumstances surrounding his death are still sketchy as at press time. However, thegazellenews.com learnt that his administration distributed vehicles to police formations in his council area on Friday, 1 November, 2024. Reports also stated that he was at the burial party for the late All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Dr Adesola Taiwo, Chief Executive Officer of Adefemi Taiwo Hospitals on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. “We were at a party together on Thursday. His…
A Nigerian pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olusegun Oluleye, has been honoured at a capacity-building workshop in Morocco for returning an overpayment of 430 Moroccan Dirham. Oluleye, an employee of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), attended the event in Morocco with his team and colleagues, organised by the North East Consultancy Limited. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Oluleye recounted the incident, which occurred when he and his colleagues exchanged dollars for Moroccan Dirham. During the transaction, the shop owner inadvertently overpaid him by 430 Dirham. Upon realising the mistake, Oluleye promptly informed the…
Wema Bank Nigeria Plc has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ended Wednesday, 30 September, 2024, to the Nigeria Exchange Group (NGX). The Bank reported profit before tax of ₦60.62bn, representing an increase of 174% over the ₦22.13bn recorded in the corresponding period in 2023. Wema Bank’s balance sheet remained well structured with total assets growing by 38% to ₦3,084.27 trillion in Q3 2024 from ₦2,240.06trillion in FY 2023. The bank also grew its deposit base year to date by 23% to ₦2,292.30bn from ₦1,860.57bn reported in FY 2023. Loans and Advances grew by 25% to ₦1003.28bn…
Some anonymous individuals are said to be circulating an old video in which a woman accuses Hon. Tunji Akinosi, a member of the House of Representatives, of assaulting a sachet water hawker. This video reappeared on various social media platforms on Thursday, 31 October, 2024, accompanied by provocative captions criticizing the lawmaker. The shared video with the caption posted along read: “This is another National Assembly member assaulting people on the road.What is wrong with these lawless idiots calling themselves House of Reps members? “Maybe they have a secret place in the National Assembly where they smoke something. It makes…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com. He was aged 101. His colleague, Jide Kosoko, announced Agbako’s demise in a post on his Instagram page on Thursday, 31 October, 2024. However, Kosoko failed to reveal the circumstances surrounding Agbako’s death. The movie star wrote, “Good night ooo, Baba Charles. a.k.a Agbako, 102 years, ba wasa ba. R I P” Agbako was born on February 19, 1923, in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The thespian initially worked as a mechanic and amateur boxer before embarking on his acting career in 1953 at the Apostolic…
Following allegations of homosexuality that went viral on the internet, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCC FCG) has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. This is contained in an internal memo dated Monday, 28 October, 2024, signed by the RCCG National Overseer, Pastor Sunday Akande, a copy made available to thegazellenews.com Pastor Akande informed the church’s Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration of the decision to temporarily relieve the Pastors from their duties as the church conducts an investigation. In the memo, Pastor Akande underscored RCCG’s commitment to upholding biblical…
Popular gospel singer and cleric, Dare Melody, has lost his wife, reports thegazellenews.com The death of Mrs Adedoyin Odunuga, nee Odaji was announced by the media department of Dare Melody Multimedia on Thursday, 24 October, 2024 via a statement. The statement said Mrs Odunuga died early Thursday, 24 October, 2024. In the statement fDM Multimedia expressed their deep sorrow at the passing of the wife of the company’s Chairman. The statement read: A Black Day @ DM Multimedia DM Multimedia mourns the demise of the wife of our Chairman, Evangelist Dare Melody. It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts…
Heaven gained an angel in Mrs Modupe Temitope Dada, she was an astute banker and wife of AFRIMA boss, Mike Dada. Family, friends and associates stormed the service of songs to celebrate her life of impact on Thursday, October 24, 2024, after a farewell service at the Grace Assembly, Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun-Ikeja, Lagos State. The deceased who was to resume as Senior Manager Fidelity Bank, lived a life of purpose and Impact as many governors, Ministers and Lagos social establishment mourned her since the news of her demise at the age 48 broke on Saturday, October 19,…