The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. CSP Anietie Iniedu is a seasoned police officer with extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration. A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis. Prior to…
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The Ogun State media community has been thrown into mourning following the reported killing of former Ogun State Television (OGTV) staff member, Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan”, and her security by suspected gunmen at her residence in the Kobape area of Abeokuta. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, sending shockwaves across the state and leaving family members, neighbours, friends, and former colleagues devastated. According to reports, unidentified assailants allegedly invaded Mrs. Oyesiku’s residence and carried out the fatal attack before fleeing the scene. Details surrounding the circumstances of…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Sunday, 21 June, 2026 expressed appreciation to voters in the state following his re-election in the governorship poll, describing the outcome as a clear message from the people reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reported earlier that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier declared Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) as winner of the state governorship election held on Saturday, 20 June, 2026. According to INEC, Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes across the state’s 16 local government areas. He defeated his closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) who polled 40,533 votes,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the state governorship election held on Saturday, 20 June, 2026. According to INEC, Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes across the state’s 16 local government areas. He defeated his closest rival, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) who polled 40,533 votes, and Dare Bejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) who scored 12,872 votes. Oyebanji secured victory across all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State, according to results of the poll. The feat makes…
As part of the Road to 10th AFRIMA activations, the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) and the Africa Union Commission (AUC) will embark on Strategic Casablanca City Visit from June 21 to June 26, 2026, to engage key government officials, corporate leaders, media stakeholders, and members of the creative industry in the economic capital of Kingdom of Morocco as preparations intensify towards hosting the landmark 10th edition of Africa’s biggest music awards platform. The six-day strategic visit is being undertaken in partnership with Big Time Morocco with support from the AFRIMA Ambassador for Morocco, Ahmed Soultan, and other key partners,…
By Tunde Rahman Twenty-seven years into unbroken democracy, Nigeria’s federal structure remains our best tool for managing diversity and delivering development. But federalism is neither a contest between Abuja and the sub-nationals, nor is it a zero-sum competition for relevance. It is a covenant, an agreement to work together – keep some powers and grant some others to the central government for proper coordination. The principle of federalism, as articulated by constitutional scholars like A.V. Dicey and K.C. Wheare, rests on three pillars: devolution of powers, supremacy of the constitution, and non-centralisation. In Nigeria, this division of power plays out…
The Ogun State Government has temporarily relocated students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, to an alternative location as investigations into the recent chemical inhalation incident on the school premises intensify. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this during an on-the-spot assessment of the school, noting that preliminary findings have confirmed the presence of methane gas in the affected area. The Governor explained that the relocation became necessary to safeguard the health and safety of students, teachers, and other members of the school community, while also creating an enabling environment for experts to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the…
The Oyo State Fire Service on Saturday, 20 June, 2026 confirmed that at least six persons lost their lives in a multiple-vehicle accident involving tankers, articulated trucks and cars at the Ibadan toll gate section of the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on the night of Friday, 19 June, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Moroof Akinwande, who confirmed the sad development through a statement issued on Saturday, 20 June, 2026, said eight other persons were rescued from the wreckage and handed over to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) for medical attention. According to Akinwande the…
A pair of twin brothers are set to marry a pair of twin sisters in a rare double wedding ceremony taking place in Ibadan, today, Saturday, June 20, 2026. In an unusual twist, the male twin named Taiwo is marrying the female twin also named Taiwo, while his brother, Kehinde, is tying the knot with the female twin named Kehinde. Sharing photos from the engagement ceremony in a joint Instagram post, the grooms, Oguntoye Kehinde Oladele and Oguntoye Taiwo Oye, expressed gratitude to God and everyone who celebrated with them. “Twins wed twins!!! Yesterday’s traditional wedding was simply amazing! We…
Operatives of the Cross River Police Command have arrested a 57-year-old farmer, Samuel Sunny Udoh, for allegedly killing two persons in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state, reports thegazellenews.com. The Cross River State police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Saturday, 20 June, 2026C, said the command received a missing person report on May 25 from one Regina Akan Patrick, who reported that her husband, Akan Patrick, had gone to his farm in Okong community and failed to return. She explained that her husband usually stays on the farm for about…