Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

The Ondo State Government has directed security agencies in the state to crack down on kidnappers and other criminals in the state, reports thegazellenews.com The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku statd this via a statement he released in the state capital, Akure. Ajanaku stated that the Lucky Aiyedatiwa administration was deeply concerned over the recent kidnapping incidents in the state which has been discovered that it was orchestrated by some locals within the areas the incidents occurred. According to the statement, the government is aware that the unscrupulous elements want to use the criminal activities to portray…

A frontline aspirant for the Owo/Ose House of Representatives seat, Hon. Oluwaseyi Gabriel Ogundare (OGO), has congratulated the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, for the successful and hitch-free conduct of the recent state congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the peaceful exercise as a reflection of purposeful leadership, internal democracy, and the growing strength of the party across the state. Hon. OGO also extended his warm congratulations to the state Party Chairman-elect, Hon. Kolawole Babatunde (Amaechi), whose emergence, he said, commands respect and confidence. Using the Chairman-elect’s victory as a point of reference, he…

By Gani Kayode Balogun (GKB). As the countdown to the 2027 general elections accelerates, political temperatures in Oyo State are rising with remarkable enthusiasm. Alignments are quietly taking shape, strategic calculators are working overtime, and political actors are rehearsing their best “confidence speeches” in private. At the heart of these manoeuvres lies the possible emergence of Adebayo Adelabu as governorship flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). For the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), this is not merely another electoral contest—it is a scenario that consistently induces visible discomfort.One cannot forget the dramatic lamentations from the PDP camp barely…

By Wale Joseph The Executive Council and entire membership of the Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) have expressed shock at the sudden death of their Chairman, Niyi Oyeleke, reports thegazellenews.com. TheGazelleNews.com reports further that the news of Oyeleke’s death was made public on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. “His death represents a profound and irreparable loss, not only to Lagos SWAN but to the entire sporting ecosystem in Lagos State and across Nigeria. The vacuum created by his departure will be deeply felt within the sports media community he so passionately nurtured. “During his tenure…

By WaleJoseph The Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) is set to host an advanced gender-inclusive governance course later this month in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen leadership standards across the country’s sports federations The programme is backed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Scheduled for March 23–25, 2026, the three-day course will be held at the Media Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The initiative is supported through the IOC’s Olympic Solidarity programme. The training is targeted at former female athletes and women currently serving on the boards of National Sports Federations. It is designed to…

By Wale Joseph The AFN Golden League begins with outstanding and high-quality performances at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, with athletes posting a wave of personal and season’s bests across several events In the men’s senior discus, 19-year-old Nyherhovwo Benaiah Ofuoku dominated the field with a superb throw of 45.95m to clinch gold. The mark represents a new personal best for the youngster, further highlighting his potential in the event. Chineme Akachiukwu Nweke placed second with 38.10m, also a personal best, while Emmanuel Shakamomodu Audu claimed third with a season’s best of 36.27m The men’s 100m final was another highlight…

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, has extended warm congratulations to the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi and members of the State Executive Committee on their re-election for a second term in office, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com recalled that Ojelabi and other executive council members were re-elected at the state Congress of the party which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. Dr. Adediran described the renewed mandate as a clear vote of confidence and an unequivocal expression of satisfaction…

By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Health awareness group, Saqafatul Islam Foundation Nigeria (SIFN) has called strongly on the Co-ordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pateh to clarify on Reproductive Health Policy Integrity, External Influence Concerns, and Public Confidence. The group sought for clarification In an open letter signed by Muhammad Awwal Ahmadu, Secretary of the foundation sent to the minister which was made available to Journalists Wednesday in Bauchi, The letter said “As patriotic stakeholders, we request for the minister’s comments on a matter of growing public concern: Nigeria’s fertility rate, the integrity of reproductive health policy discussions, and…

By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Stakeholders of Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State have publicly declared support for Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District as their choice for 2027 gubernatorial ticket of the party. The stakeholders took the decision during a consultative meeting held at the instance of the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abubakar Y Suleiman, in Dutse, Jigawa State on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026. The meeting was said to have discussed the party’s achievements, challenges, and ways to overcome such while getting…

By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has received a high-level security briefing from the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army based in Jos , Major General Eyitayo Folusho Oyinlola, following recent security breaches in parts of Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state. The GOC was in Bauchi on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, on the directive of the Chief of Defence Staff, in response to the incidents that occurred in Mansur, Futuk, Gigare, and Gwana communities, where bandits reportedly attacked and displaced residents. During the briefing, Major General Oyinlola assured…