Tunisia’s National Guard said on Sunday, 23 August, 2026 confirmed that it had recovered 12 bodies from the sea after a boat carrying migrants sank off the country’s southeastern coast, with two people still missing. The boat was carrying 15 people, only one of whom was rescued after it sank some 14 nautical miles off the shore of Zarzis on the night of Friday, 21 August, 2026. “Search operations resulted in the recovery of three bodies yesterday and nine bodies today, bringing the total to 12,” the National Guard said in a statement. Searches for the two missing passengers were…
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Following claims by Abayomi Hunye that he is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, the state chapter of the party on Sunday, 23 August, 2026 reaffirmed Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general election, reports thegazellenews.com. The state Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, who made the clarification through a statement on described the claim as false and urged its members, supporters and the general public to disregard it. The ruling party said, “For the avoidance of doubt, the Ogun State APC wishes to state clearly that Senator…
Swansea Crown Court in London, United Kingdom presided over by Judge Huw Rees has sentenced a 30-year-old Nigerian man Olukanyinsola Odebode to 12 years in jail after raping one woman and sexually assaulting another while on bail. The breakdown of the sentence comprises nine years in custody followed by three years on licence. Rees also in his verdict said Odebode must serve two-thirds of the custodial portion before becoming eligible to apply for release. The Parole Board, according to the judge, will determine whether he is safe to be released, just as he also added that Odebode will also remain…
Following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly addressed as Ogogo, iconic Nigerian Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, broke down in tears on stage, reports thegazellenews.com. A video of KWAM 1 trending on social media on Monday, 24 August, 2026 saw the Ijebu-ode born musician emotional after receiving news of the actor’s death during his live performance at the Mushin 30th Anniversary Celebration has gone viral on social media. The Fuji musician was visibly shaken by the news and was consoled by one of his associates on stage. Another popular Fuji…
Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on Sunday, 23 August, 2026 called for greater religious tolerance in Nigeria, saying that religion should unite people rather than create division, reports thegazellenews.com. Fashola, made the call while speaking at the annual “God in My Life” lecture organised by the Torchbearer Society of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), Ikeja GRA, Lagos State. This was contained in a statement made available by Fashola to media houses on Monday, 24 August, 2026. According to Fashola who is a Muslim, faith should remain a personal conviction and should never be imposed on others,…
The President of European football governing body, (UEFA) Aleksander Ceferin on Monday, 24 August, 2026 said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino but warned the under-fire FIFA president must quit or face a leadership challenge. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as head of world football’s governing body over his now-abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the World Cup. UEFA, has threatened a boycott of FIFA competitions with several continental and national federations also withdrawing their support for Infantino. But Ceferin ruled himself out of a bid to take Infantino’s place,…
Kira, one of the daughters of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, on Monday, 24 August, 2026 narrated an emotional message she exchanged with her father before his death, reports thegazellenews.com. The veteran actor died at about 3 pm on Sunday, 23 August, 2026 at the age of 66. In the conversation with the late actor, dated July 26, which Kira posted on Instagram, showed Ogogo reassuring his daughter and urging her to remain strong. In the exchange, Ogogo told his daughter that seeing her and her sisters smile gave him strength, while urging her not to cry.…
Senator Babafemi Ojudu has raised concerns about the rising cost of running for political office in Nigeria, saying the financial demands of elections are increasingly shutting out capable candidates who lack access to wealthy political patrons. Ojudu made the remarks in Seun Oloketuyi’s forthcoming book, ‘How to Win an Election in Nigeria’, which is set to be released on September 6. Ojudu said the situation has created a system where money and connections can matter more than a candidate’s popularity, competence or record. He noted that campaign spending was once largely associated with the practical business of running an election,…
By Seun Oloketuyi The appointment of Zacch Adedeji as Deputy Director of Fundraising in the All Progressives Congress’ 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has raised eyebrows, particularly because he currently heads the Nigeria Revenue Service. Former Senator Dino Melaye has already announced plans to challenge the appointment in court, arguing that Adedeji’s role as head of the country’s revenue agency could create a conflict of interest. It is a question worth asking. But there is another question that seems to be missing from the conversation: Why can’t Zacch Adedeji do it? Why should his appointment automatically be viewed through the lens…
By Mobolaji Sanusi Last weekend was electorally exciting in the country. At a time when electoral cynicism engulfs Nigeria’s democratic space, it is heartwarming to witness echoes of genuine electoral victory from Osun State. The feeling is nourishing, refreshing, and inspiring, not only for the democratic spirit of indigenes and other inhabitants of Osun but also for majority of Nigerians whose faith in our contemporary democratic experiment is presently at its lowest ebb. Against all odds, Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, a likeable politician from afar, deployed grit, unwavering spirit, and undiluted optimism to secure a re-election many thought was…