Famous Nollywood actress, Yewande Adekoya, through a video on her Instagram page, has spoken on the importance of personality tests and mental health evaluations before marriage, reports thegazellenews.com. Yewande, in the video explained that while praying and fasting is important, couples need to prioritise mental health tests to ensure a good marriage. ”This message is for you if you’re about to get married. You have prayed, fasted, and done every test necessary to ensure that you have a good marriage. But there’s something inside of you telling you, ‘Are you sure you have done everything?’ When I was having my quiet…
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Forty five years old famous Nigerian singer, Tiwatope Omolara Savage popularly addressed as known as Tiwa Savage has revealed how childbirth affected her and her music career, reports thegazellenews.com. Tiwa Savage, who revealed this while speaking with Korty EO, stated that she wanted a girl child instead of a boy, just as she also disclosed that she cried when she was told she birthed a boy, adding that she found it hard to bond with him during the first few years. “Honestly, I didn’t bond with my son for the first year or two. I always wanted a girl. They told…
The Rivers State chapter All Progressives Congress (APC) over the weekend described impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu by the state House of Assembly as a legislative coup d’etat, reports thegazellenews.com. Darlington Nwauju, image maker of the party in the state, who stated this through a statement issued to newsmen over the weekend, urged Rivers Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Amadi to respect the interim order of a High Court stopping impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu by the Rivers State House of Assembly. Thegazellenews.com recalled the State High Court…
Health authorities in Benue State have announced that seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded, raising fresh concern over the spread of the viral disease. The development has resulted increased surveillance and emergency public health measures across the state. The state Epidemiologist, Dr Asema Msuega, who confirmed the development in Makurdi, the state capital, said samples had already been collected from the affected individuals and sent for laboratory confirmation. “We have taken samples from the seven suspected cases for confirmation, and we are closely monitoring the situation,” Msuega said, just as he also called on residents of…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament has strongly warned against attempts to spread rumours suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing such moves as dangerous, divisive, and capable of weakening the ruling party. The group said it had observed with concern the growing circulation of reports in sections of the media alleging that President Tinubu is considering dropping Shettima in favour of a Northern Christian candidate, allegedly to address criticisms of the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted during the 2023 elections.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recorded a significant financial gain after earning $2.5 million (N3.56 billion)for finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a hard-fought 4–2 penalty shootout victory over Egypt in the bronze medal play-off held in Casablanca. The encounter, which took place on Saturday, 17 January, 2026 ended 0–0 at the end of regulation time. Consequently, the match was decided by penalties, where goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged as the decisive figure. By saving two spot-kicks, Nwabali steered Nigeria to victory and, in the process, secured the Super Eagles’ ninth third-place finish…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Sunday, 18January 2026, after defeating host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a dramatic final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The Teranga Lions sealed the AFCON 2025 crown following a tense and controversial encounter that saw them briefly walk off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco during regulation time. The victory, coming after their maiden triumph in 2021, confirmed Senegal’s status among Africa’s elite football nations. The defining controversy unfolded in the eighth minute of added time…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership role in West Africa as Vice President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the swearing-in and inauguration of Mamadi Doumbouya as President of Guinea on Sunday, 18 January, 2026. The ceremony, which formally ended a four-year military transition in the country, took place at the GLC Stadium in Nongo, Conakry, following Doumbouya’s victory in the December 2025 general elections. The Vice President’s participation was confirmed in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President. According to…
The Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, has passed away at the age of 75. The death of the revered Islamic scholar was confirmed in a statement made available to TVC News on Monday, 19 January, 2026. Born in Ilorin, Kwara State, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu dedicated his life to Islamic scholarship and service to the Ilorin Emirate. Through years of learning, teaching, and spiritual leadership, he rose to become one of the most influential religious figures in the state. He was appointed the 12th Chief Imam of the Ilorin Emirate in 1983, a position he held for…
The attention of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has been drawn to a statement credited to the Northern Elders’ Forum and signed by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere. The statement alleged that the Federal Government sited a gold refinery in Lagos and on that basis, criticized the location of the refinery as a violation of the principle of federal character. There is no iota of truth in the allegation. The new gold refinery is the initiative of Kian Smith, a 100 percent privately owned mining company which aims to facilitate the development of local gold industry through innovative…