An investment of €15.5 billion has been secured to power a clean future across Africa, as well as additional commitments in clean energy generation and access for households to electricity as a result of a year-long campaign to mobilise investments in renewable energy on the African continent, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The European Union led the pledging effort, with more than €15.1 billion. This includes a pledge made by President von der Leyen, on behalf of Team Europe, of over €10 billion, as well as significant additional bilateral contributions…
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After many days of hard work by security forces and government representatives, the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) has announced the freedom of 38 persons who were recently abducted in an attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Eruku, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State. The Governor stated this is wholly due to the hands-on approach of President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, who has personally led the efforts to free the abductees. The abductees were freed today, Sunday, 23 November, 2025. The Governor expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, for his direct initiative that made this happen. Thegazellenews.com recalled the…
A viral video has purportedly shown the moment Musa Uba, a brigadier general, was killed by insurgents in Borno state. Uba was reportedly killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters following an ambush on a convoy of soldiers and operatives of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno on Friday. Following the ambush, there were reports that Uba had been abducted by the insurgents. However, Onyechi Anele, Army spokesperson, denied the reports on Saturday, 15 November, 2025, insisting that the Brigadier General battled the “insurgents’ ambush with superior firepower,” forcing them to withdraw in disarray and abandon…
The Director General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu has stated that the commission is creating premium sporting options and new recreational spots in the state to provide diverse sporting choices and new recreational experiences for Lagosians. Fatodu made the remarks during the periodic strategy session of the Lagos State Sports Commission held at the newly constructed Archery Range built by Zen Archery in Teslim Balogun Stadium. Fatodu stated further that the commission’s efforts are enabled by the vision of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to enhance public engagement and improve social interactions and opportunities through sports. “Our amiable Governor,…
At least three persons were killed on the night of Friday, 21 November, 2025 after a gas explosion rocked the Bioku-Alaadun area of Ibadan, in the Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State. It was gathered that the incident occurred while a gas tanker was discharging product into a retail outlet, causing a sudden blast that claimed the lives of the gas shop owner and two others nearby. The General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Yemi Akinyinka, confirming the development, said operatives were already on the ground working to contain the situation, adding that full casualty…
The President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, on Saturday, 22 November, 2025 disclosed that 315 students and teachers were kidnapped in the country’s second school abduction in a week. Yohanna gave a new tally from the previous day’s school abduction, saying 315 students and teachers had been seized by unknown attackers. Previous reports had spoken of 215 schoolchildren. The incident at St. Mary’s co-education school in Niger state comes on the heels of another attack in neigboring Kebbi state on Monday, 17 November, 2025, where 25 girls were abducted from a secondary…
By Jumoke Falayi Johnson Beaten opens with a strong metaphor “life is mean”. Indeed, life is quite unfair to the protagonist, a man who struggles to survive… The opening points at what is coming without telling how it would end. “Like ice-cold water on the back” follows the first line shortly after, and the reader naturally braces for turbulence. The author brings an intensity to the book from the jump. The opening chapter tells of the protagonist’s disappointment in his choices. Though the reader does not know who he was at the beginning, one could tell he was struggling psychologically…
The former Permanent Secretary and Auditor General for Local Government in Lagos, Muhammad Mubashiru Hassan is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Hassan, popularly called MM by admirers and associates, died in the evening of Saturday, 22 November, 2025. He was in his 60s. News of his death was broken by a statement from the family signed by High Chief Shakirudeen Lawal, Onisaja of Ojo Kingdom. The statement stated that he died after a brief illness and will be buried on Sunday, 23 November, 2025, at his Ojo residence. Hassan was a professional accountant and author. He was an examiner with the Institute of…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has urged youths in the community to participate in the upcoming Sports Fiesta Season 4, a community-centered sporting event designed to promote unity, healthy competition, and the discovery of emerging talents. According to Hon. Jakande, the event aims to provide a platform for young people to showcase their skills, nurture their potential, and promote sportsmanship. He emphasized that the Sports Fiesta will feature a variety of sporting activities, including 5-aside soccer, boxing, basketball, and table tennis, among others. “We are excited to announce the commencement…
By Olamide Abdur Rasak The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has commemorated his first 100 days in office with a major empowerment initiative and the unveiling of multiple infrastructure projects aimed at improving residents’ welfare and strengthening community development. At a colourful ceremony held at the newly completed multi-purpose Hall, 500 residents received ₦100,000 each through the Renewed Hope Cash Support programme. The empowerment event marked the culmination of a week-long showcase of the administration’s achievements since the assumption of office. As part of the activities, Hon. Akinpelu commissioned several key projects, including the interlocking of…