Link to video: https://youtu.be/OMyCoPZVuH8?si=M-TCl2l6QgzikBtl Men of the Ogun State command of the Nigeria Police, on Saturday, arrested two members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two staffers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Iperu Remo, with huge sums of cash allegedly meant for rigging the by-election into the Remo Federal Constituency House of Representatives. The suspects, who were arrested in the early hours of Saturday, are reported to have provided very useful information to the police regarding their respective roles in the grand plan to bribe election officials and rig the House of Representatives by-election. In a video…
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Palpable fear and panic gripped the residents of Ilese, Ijebu –Ode, Ogun State on the morning of Thursday, 14 August, 2025 after a powerful explosion rocked Sappers Barracks situated in the community, reports thegazellenews.com. The incident, it was gathered took place at a mini store within the barracks, is believed to have been caused by the detonation of bombs stored in the military armory, according to preliminary reports. According to an eyewitness accounts, the explosion may have been triggered by a heat buildup in the storage facility, though official confirmation is still pending. A statement posted on X by @sfojoemmanuela, representing…
The Nigerian Senate has revealed working on an improved bill for persons with disabilities (PWDs), reports thegazellenews.com. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-parliamentary Affairs, Jimoh Ibrahim, made this disclosure on Thursday, 14 August, 2025 while addressing the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA-Africa Region) during its 56th meeting in Banjul, The Gambia. Ibrahim represented the Nigerian senate at the event and presented a paper on behalf of Barau Jibrin, the deputy senate president. The Senator, representing Ondo South Senatorial Distrrict in the Upper Legislative Chamber, said the Deputy Senate President supports improved oversight and increased budgeting for disability welfare. The lawmaker,…
The historic performance at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket in Abidjan, has catapulted Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress to 8th position in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, reports thegazellenews.com. This latest achievement by the D’ Tigress shows a significant leap from their previous 11th position, and thus solidifying their status as Africa’s basketball powerhouse. The ranking boost comes just a few weeks after D’Tigress etched their name in African basketball history by winning a fifth consecutive AfroBasket crown, a feat no men’s or women’s team on the continent had ever achieved. The win marked their seventh AfroBasket title overall and…
A former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Čech, has confirmed that he and his wife, Martina, are parting ways after 26 years of marriage, saying they still remain best of friend despite their separation, reports thegazellenews.com. The 43-year-old football legend announcement the development on his Instagram, page on Thursday, 14 August, 2025, accompanied by a black-and-white photo of Martina kissing him on the cheek. Čech, in his heartfelt post wrote, “Martina and I are saddened to share that we are separating after 26 years together. We remain best friends and are incredibly proud of our two children.” The couple, who met…
A group, Lagos Youth Initiative for Good Governance (LYIGG) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-appointing Honourable Abdul Wasiu Kayode Bawa-Allah as the Commissioner to represent the state at the Federal Character Commission (FCC), reports thegazellenews.com. The group also commended the President for ensuring leadership balancing at the Commission since its establishment in 1996. LYIGG, speaking via a statement signed by its President, Comrade Adeshina Adegoke, described the re-appointment of Bawa-Allah as commendable and worthy. We commend President Tinubu for re-appointing Kayode Bawa-Allah. His appointment is a fitting round peg in a round hole. “Bawa-Allah is a committed, loyal,…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has congratulated Honourable Ayo Hulayat Omidiran on her recent appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement issued by the SWAN Secretary General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, Thursday, 14 August, 2025, SWAN President, Isaiah Benjamin described Omidiran’s appointment as a fitting recognition of her outstanding contributions to public service, politics, and sports administration. President Benjamin hailed Omidiran’s exceptional leadership record, noting that she has left indelible footprints in both sports and national service. “Hon. Omidiran has consistently demonstrated integrity, vision, and a passion…
In a bid to revamp the Baro Inland Port and facilitate seamless movement of goods in and out of the ports, the Federal Government has announced plans to connect the Baro Inland Port to the Lagos-Kano Narrow Gauge. Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali, Minister of Transportation made the disclosure recently in Abuja during an interactive session with House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalization of the Baro Inland Port. The Minister while addressing members of the Committee whose role is to convene relevant stakeholders’ engagement on the challenges of Baro Inland Port and engineer collaborative solutions that will…
In a bid to re position the Nigeria land transportation system, the Federal Government has approved the construction of six ultra modern bus terminals across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria under the national public transport project. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, disclosed this on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025, in Abuja while responding to questions field by pressmen at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Alkali noted that the six ultra modern bus terminal are among the legacy Projects of the Renewed Hope Administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, when constructed and fully operational…
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has attributed the financing of numerous infrastructure projects embarked by the state government to the oil subsidy removal policy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration. He made this declaration at the Govermment House, Enugu, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Federal Government led by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, as part of activities lined up for the 2-day Citizens’ Engagement Series in the South East geo-political zone. “For us in Enugu, we are able to accomplish all we promised our people during the campaign, thanks to the…