The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on international drug trafficking networks with the arrest of a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother attempting to smuggle 13 kilogrammes of cocaine to the United Kingdom, alongside the dismantling of a Malaysia-bound cocaine syndicate allegedly led by a Nigerian PhD student studying abroad. The high-profile arrests, announced on Sunday, underscored the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by drug traffickers and the growing involvement of elderly persons and highly educated individuals in transnational narcotics operations. The agency also intercepted large consignments of tramadol hidden inside vehicle fuel tanks, seized hundreds of kilogrammes…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Federal Government has strongly condemned the killing of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa, accusing security operatives and criminal elements of targeting Nigerians amid rising xenophobic violence, and warning that it may be forced to activate “all options” if the attacks continue. In a statement issued on Sunday, 6 July, 2026, by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the government demanded immediate investigations into the killings and the prosecution of those responsible, while expressing concern over what it described as an alarming pattern of extra-judicial killings and growing hostility towards Nigerians living in South Africa.…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has appealed to residents to remain calm following the fire incident at the closed Solous III site, assuring the public that relevant emergency response agencies are working to bring the situation under control. The Authority said it was working closely with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and other relevant emergency and security agencies to contain the fire, safeguard lives and property, and minimise any environmental impact. LAWMA noted that preliminary information had been received regarding the incident but stressed that investigations were still ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the fire. The…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its ongoing Operation Deep Clean across Lagos State, combining extensive black spot clearance, shoreline cleaning, coordinated enforcement operations and community engagement as part of efforts to improve environmental sanitation, prevent flooding and promote environmental sustainability across the State. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said that the Authority would sustain the statewide intervention until black spots were eliminated and compliance with environmental laws significantly improved. He noted that the latest phase of Operation Deep Clean covered Fadeyi, Shiro, Morocco Road, Somolu, Marine Beach, Mobil Road, Ajegunle, Apapa, Alimosho,…
By Maxwell Kumoye Nigeria, Botswana, Kenya and Ghana produced eye-catching performances at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, with several African athletes delivering standout displays against world-class opposition in Eugene, Oregon. Nigeria’s sprint sensation Kayinsola Ajayi stole the headlines by powering to victory in the men’s 100m, clocking a brilliant 9.84 seconds to defeat Jamaica’s Oblique Seville (9.89s) and American star Kenneth Bednarek (9.95s). The impressive run further strengthens Ajayi’s credentials as one of the world’s fastest men this season. Ghana’s sprinters also featured prominently in the men’s 100m. Abdul-Rasheed Saminu finished seventh in 10.15 seconds, while compatriot Joseph Paul Amoah crossed…
By Adetutu Audu Following the outburst of Queen Solape Demola-Seriki, third wife of the late Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki on social media where she called out her co-wife, Wosilat Okoya over her attempt to take over the control of their late husband’s estate, billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has gifted Sholape N50 million, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported that Solape had earlier accused her co-wife, Wosilat Okoya-Seriki of attempting to take over the late diplomat estate. In an Instagram video, Solape announced the gift alongside her daughter and thanked Lagos born billionaire for his support. Incidentally, Solape said…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, 4 July, 2026 in Abuja, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President made this statement while receiving in audience Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at his residence in Abuja. Archbishop Gallagher was ushered in by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu. President Tinubu said interfaith dialogue is the only path to addressing the country’s security challenges. He told the Archbishop that he had a long and…
By Adetutu Audu The Opawole and Daniel families have announced the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, née Osoba, who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, 2 July, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports further that the late matriarch of the Opawole and Daniel families died at the age of 93. She was the mother of former First Lady of Ogun state, Yeye Olufunke Daniel. Born on 23rd April 1933 to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of Oyo Kingdom and the Late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, 3 July, 2026 extended the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, reports thegazellenews.com. Mohammed Haruna, INEC’s chairman of the information and voter education committee, who made this disclosure through a statement In issued on Friday, 3 July, 2026, said the extension followed a review of the ongoing nationwide CVR exercise and feedback from the commission’s state offices, political parties, civil society organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders. According to Haruna, the nationwide CVR exercise, originally scheduled to end on July 10, 2026, has been extended until July 24 to give eligible citizens…
The Presidency has called on both the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unravel the internal criminal elements working with Prince Matthew Adeniyi to operate a fictitious presidential agency for prosecution, just as it also alleged that there are internal collaborators enabling Prince Adeniyi in the smear campaign against the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, reports thegazellenews.com. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, who made the declaration in a post on his X handle, accused Adeniyi of being an “irredeemable con artist” who is…