Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.) has subtly expressed regret at the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election regarded as the freest and most peaceful election in Nigeria reports thegazellenews.com. He stated further that given another opportunity, he would have handled the situation differently. Babangida made the revelation in his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’ which was unveiled in Abuja on Thursday, 20 February, 2025. Thegazellenews.com also reports that the man many Nigerians called Evil Genius admitted that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the election while describing the decision to annul the election as…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and his Remo counterpart, Oba Adewale Ajayi, have inaugurated separate implementation committees to ensure the constitutional approval of the proposed Ijebu State. The two committees are expected to be harmonised into one after each has completed its assignment with report from both merged into one as well. A highly placed source close to the Awujale said, “Arising from the communique reached at the end of Ijebu Stakeholders Meetings held on Dec 19th 2024, towards the collective desires of all Ijebus/Remos to creating a New State of old Ijebu Province out of the present…
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the Late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo as a key political leader in the country, reports thegazellenews.com She stated this when she paid a condolence visit to his Lekki, Lagos residence. She expressed satisfaction that she was able to see the late elder statesman shortly before passed on. While praying for the repose of his soul and that God keep his widow and family, the First Lady emphasized that despite different political affiliation, Late Chief Ayo Abebanjo was still a well respected elder Statesman in Nigeria. Late Adebanjo In his…
The wife of the publisher of Newdawn Online, Mrs Desola Amoke Latifat Abatan, nee Adewunmi is dead. She passed on the afternoon of Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 afternoon after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, children and siblings. Burial programme will be announced later.
An organisation dedicated to the reproductive health of women, Maternal & Reproductive Health Collective, under the leadership of Bosede Bukola Afolabi, a Professor and Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Lagos and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital LASUTH, has promised to continue to reduce maternal mortality rate in the country, reports thegazellenews.com Professor Afolabi spoke in Lagos while unveiling the new logo of the organisation. The theme of the event, which was held at Amber Residence, Esugbayi Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025, is “Maternal & Reproductive Health Collective REBIRTH, Same Vision, New Look.”…
An advocacy group, Ethos of Omoluabi Vanguard, ETHOVAN, have condemned the decision of ex-governors in Nigeria to resort to the Senate as a retirement plan. In a recent press briefing the president of the ETHOVAN, Bashorun Adekunle Adeshokan explained that the trend has seemingly become a norm after over 22 years. In the words of Adeshokan on February 18, 2025 at Excellence Hotel in Ogba, the decision to wade into the conversation is as a result of the need for accountability and genuine representation rather than having the Senate as a retirement home for ex-governors in Nigeria. “Our observations presently…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Ogun State government under Governor Dapo Abiodun is on the verge of breaking a new ground in power infrastructure. Leveraging Electricity Act 2023 recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the administration has concluded an arrangement to launch an Independent Power Plant that will guarantee a 24-hour electricity supply to most parts of Abeokuta, the state capital. Barring any sudden change of arrangement, the commissioning ceremony will be held in eight weeks. The 30 Megawatts power plant located in Onijanganjangan, near Ewekoro, is the first phase of the Ogun State Light-Up Project, which will eventually…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has been working since inception to fulfill its mandate to the people of the Niger Delta region. For instance in Isoko North Local Government Area, LGA in Delta State, the NDDC impacted the lives of the people with road construction project in the area. These road works, which come with standard drainage facilities and pedestrian walkways have contributed significantly to the socio-economic development of the area and in the process enhancing the quality of life and fostering sustainable growth. Movement around Isoko North is now very easy and residents of the area are grateful…
By High Chief Tola Adeniyi One of the earliest University graduates to join the Nigerian Military and the first University Graduate to govern the old Western State, Brigadier-General Oluwole Rotimi turns 90 today, Thursday, 20 February, 2025. A gentleman Officer and noiseless achiever General Christopher Oluwole Rotimi made remarkable achievements while he was at the helm of affairs in the Western State. In addition to creating peaceful atmosphere in the state he devoted most of his energy on Agriculture and industrialization. Born 20 February 1935, in Abeokuta, Rotimi attended Agooko Methodist School, Lisabi School, Olowogbowo Methodist School as well as…
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund. This donation by the UBA Group supports the AU’s efforts towards promoting security, conflict resolution, sustainable development, and a unified Africa, as envisioned in the AU’s Africa Agenda 2063. The AU Peace Fund plays a crucial role in financing mediation and preventive diplomacy efforts across Africa, strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring rapid responses to emerging conflicts. UBA’s support underscores its dedication to the collective progress of African nations,…