In commemoration of the annual Isese Day celebration, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, have declared Wednesday, 20 August, 2025, as a work-free day for public servants in their states, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports that Isese Day is dedicated to celebrating Yoruba culture, spirituality, and indigenous traditions. The Lagos Sttate Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, made this disclosure through a circular dated Monday, August 18, 2025, and addressed to top government functionaries across ministries, agencies, local councils, and parastatals. In similar circumstance, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on…
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The Director of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Kadiri Edah, has announced the opening registration for intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj exercise, with deposits required to secure a seat, reports thegazellenews.com. Edah, who made this disclosure in Abuja at a meeting, also added that participants must deposit a minimum of N8,500,000 to register. “Intending pilgrims are to book their seat via a bank draft from any commercial bank payable to the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abuja, before 2 December 2025,” Edah said, just as he also added that the bank draft and international passport must…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 deported 42 foreign nationals out of 192 convicted of internet fraud, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com gathered that another set will be airlifted to their different countries on Monday, 18 August and Tuesday, 18 August, 2025 respectively. In December 2024, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in December apprehended 792 members of a syndicate over alleged cryptocurrency and romance scam fraud. The suspects were arrested at a seven-storey building in Victoria Island, Lagos. The foreigners were said to be using the building to “train Nigerians on how to initiate romance and investment…
A housemate in Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 10, Sabrina has cried out, claiming that she was prevented from returning to the show despite being certified medically fit, reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellkenews.com recalled that the show’s organisers confirmed her departure in a statement , disclosing that she had consulted with Big Brother and the on-site medical team before the decision was made. Sabrina, who had been unwell for some time, informed her fellow housemates on Monday that she would be stepping away from the competition to seek proper medical treatment. But during an Instagram live session on Sunday, 17 August, 2025, the…
The United States Mission in Nigeria on Monday, 18 August, 2025 commended federal government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru, reports thegazellenews.com The Mission, which stated this in statement issued on Monday, 18 August, 2025, identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman or Abu Bara’a; and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Mallam Mamuda. While describing the arrests as a “significant step forward” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the Mission said“We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad Usman (aka…
MTN Group has announced a restructuring of its executive leadership team, aimed at strengthening the execution of its Ambition2025 strategy and positioning the company for long-term growth across its key markets. Central to this development is the expanded role of Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, who will now also serve as Vice President for Francophone Africa, effective 1 November, 2025. This dual responsibility places Karl at the forefront of MTN’s strategic push to deepen market share and accelerate digital inclusion in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Congo Brazzaville, while continuing to lead Nigeria’s largest telecommunications operator. Karl’s appointment…
By Bayo Onanuga We returned to Abuja on Saturday after a three-day working tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States as members of the National Communication Team, led by Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. During the visit, we engaged with the governors and key officials of both states, held town hall meetings with citizens, and delivered messages from President Bola Tinubu, highlighting his achievements and commitment to lifting Nigerians out of poverty, particularly through the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme. We also inspected a range of federal and state projects, both completed and ongoing. Our first…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the Federal Government’s Oncology Centre in Enugu as world class, and a proof of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to delivering life-changing health infrastructure to Nigerians.The Minister stated this while leading a high-powered delegation to inspect the newly established Oncology Centre in Enugu.Commissioned only weeks ago by the Ministers of Health and Finance, the facility houses one of the most advanced cancer treatment machines in the world — previously only accessible abroad or in Lagos.He noted that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda is making world-class healthcare a…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the timely completion of the Section Three of the 61 kilometer Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who led a strong Federal Government delegation to the site of the road project as part of a wider Citizens’ Engagement tour of the South East, said that modern road infrastructure is vital to economic growth, improved safety, and citizens’ welfare. “This project is a visible testament to government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians,” said Idris. Under construction by the…
The Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area, Senior Comrade Lasisi Akinsanya, has urged residents of the council to participate fully in the coming Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) exercise put together by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports thegazellenews.com Senior Comrade Akinsanya made this appeal via a statement from the council’s Public Affairs Unit. According to him, the exercise is a very important one because it is one of the steps taken by residents to participate actively in governance. “If you don’t register to vote, it means you can neither vote nor be voted thereby forfeiting your chance of participating…