Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, 10 February, 2025 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was gathered that Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates. The former Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was received by Obasanjo’s ally, Otunba Oyewole Fasawe. In Atiku’s entourage were, former Cross River and Sokoto States Governor, Liyel Imoke, Senator Aminu Tambuwal and Senator representing Bauchi Central, Abdul Ningi. After his arrival, Atiku went in straight into a closed door meeting with his former boss,…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
At least nine suspected oil thieves have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were said to have been arrested at a wellhead located approximately 26 nautical miles offshore. Commander of NNS Jubilee, Commodore Abubakar Umar, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects, said the arrest was part of the achievements of Operation Delta Sanity 2, launched by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, on December 30, 2024. The Nigerian Navy has arrested no fewer than nine suspected oil thieves in Akwa Ibom State. The suspects were said to have been arrested…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has vowed to hand over suspended officials of the Nasarawa State Teachers’ Service Commission, NSTSC, and other top government officials involved in an alleged employment scam to security agencies. The Governor stated this after receiving the report of a committee set up to investigate irregularities in the recent recruitment of teachers by the NSTSC at the Government House on Thursday, 6 February, 2025 Sule expressed concern over the extent of corruption uncovered, stating that officials who extorted money from job seekers in exchange for appointment letters must face legal consequences. “The aspect of them collecting…
Super Falcons midfielder, Deborah Abiodun, has sealed a loan move to USL Super League club, Dallas Trinity FC, the gazellenews.com reports. Abiodun joined Dallas Trinity from Washington Spirit on loan for the 2025 season. The 21-year-old only linked up with Washington Spirit in January after severing ties with University of Pittsburgh. The defensive midfielder, who penned a three-year contract with the option of another year, is expected to return to Washington Spirit at the end of the season. Dallas Trinity FC is a professional women’s soccer team located in Dallas-Fort Worth. The USL Super League is the top tier of…
Former Flying Eagles striker, Suleiman Abdullahi, has left Swedish club, IFK Göteborg after the player and the club mutually agreed to terminate his contract, thegazellenews.com reports. “Sulle” has struggled due to several lingering injuries. Neither he nor we feel that we got the most out of each other, but we part as very good friends. Sulle is a nice guy who we wish success in his next club,” IFK Göteborg’s Sporting Director, Hannes Stiller told the club’s official website. The 28-year-old linked up with Blåvitt from Bundesliga club, Union Berlin in 2022. During his time at the club, the forward…
Two men suspected to be herders have slaughtered a 16-yr-old girl in Ekiti State after she resisted their attempt to rape her. According to reports, the girl (name withheld) went to farm with her brother in Emure-Ekiti, Emure LGA of the state However, they were ambushed on the road by two men suspected to be herders. The brother escaped but his younger sister was held by the suspects, who killed her after she resisted their rape attempts. Meanwhile, two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. When contacted, the Ekiti State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ekiti State…
The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Binta Fatima Nyako on Monday, 10 February, 2025 returned the self -acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to the custody of the Department of the State Service(DSS). The court also adjourned indefinitely the alleged terrorism charged leveled against IPOB leader. The adjournment of the trial indefinitely followed Kanu’s insistence that the judge cannot preside over his case since she had recused herself. Justice Binta Nyako had on September 24, 2024 opted out of Kanu’s case after an oral application to that effect was moved…
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity, fairness, and accountability as the institution’s Governing Council launches an independent investigation into recent allegations of sexual harassment and victimization involving the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina. Following the press release issued by the Office of the Registrar on January 24, 2025, FUOYE’s Governing Council has appointed a nine-member committee to conduct a thorough review of the allegations. The committee, operating under clearly defined terms of reference, has been given three weeks to conclude its findings. The investigation is progressing as planned, with all relevant parties, including union representatives,…
An octogenarian Prince from Ondo Kingdom, Ondo State, Adefusi Adebisi, has been arraigned before a Magistrates’ Court on charges of wilful destruction of property and breach of peace. The Ondo State Police Command accused the 80-year-old Prince Adebisi from Bolorunduro, Ondo East Local Government Area of the Sunshine State, and others still at large, of trespassing on land belonging to Reverend David Akinadewo-Adekahunsi and destroying economic trees valued at ₦247 million. The incident allegedly occurred on November 25, 2024 at Omilosu via Bolorunduro. In the case brought before the court (Charge No. MBD/8C/2025), Police Prosecutor H. A. Olagbaju stated that…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of popular Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has reacted to the barrage of criticism received following the absence of her father, Ademidun Ojo at her wedding. Thegazellenews.com reports that Priscilla tied the knot with her lover, singer Juma Jux, in an Islamic ceremony in Tanzania on Friday, 7 February, 2025. However, her father’s absence at the ceremony fueled rumors of a strained relationship, with many users accusing her of sidelining her father in her wedding preparations. Ademidun Ojo’s absence sparked debates about a possible rift between him and his ex-wife, Iyabo Ojo. Responding to the criticism, Priscilla on her…