The Lagos State Government has gave reasons for ordering a comprehensive inspection of all vehicles operated by licensed e-hailing platforms in the state, citing safety risks and poor service delivery, reports thegazellenews.com. The state government, which announced this in a statement issued on Sunday, 810 August, 2025, titled “LASG to Roll Out Inspection Schedule for e-Hailing Operators”. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said the move is aimed at improving safety, service quality, and regulatory compliance across the sector. Osiyemi added that the ministry had observed “the deplorable condition of some vehicles operated by drivers under licensed e-hailing platforms within…
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The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that a corps member named Ushie Rita Uguamaye, was denied her Certificate of National Service (CNS) over alleged critical comments about the government, reports thegazellenews.com. It added that the withdrawal of her certificate was not politically motivated as being spread around. The scheme, which made the denial through a statement posted on its official X handle, described the claims as “entirely unfounded and false”. NYSC management added in the statement that the decision to withhold her certificate was for “valid disciplinary reasons” and not…
Chioma Adeleke, wife of famous Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the singer’s immense and unwavering support for her dreams to come true, reports thegazellenews.com. Chioma, popularly known as Chef Chi, stated this while speaking during an interview with Noire TV, which is currently trending on social media. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the famous couple, who had their traditional wedding in Lagos in June 2024 after a private court ceremony in March 2023, are now set for their white wedding in Miami, United States. Davido had earlier revealed that the ceremony would be a…
The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday, 10 August, 2025 announced that it has secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a cybercrime syndicate uncovered in Abuja in November 2024, reports thegazellenews.com. The Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, who made this disclosure in a statement issued on Sunday, 10 August, 2025, said the syndicate was exposed following a coordinated raid on November 3, 2024, at a building in Jahi, Abuja. Adejobi added that acting on intelligence, operatives arrested 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals — mainly of Chinese and Malaysian origin — and 17 Nigerians. The NPF image-maker added that after…
Palace’s first-ever Community Shield involvement was reward for their famous FA Cup final win over Manchester City at Wembley – and yielded a return to the stadium to face Premier League champions Liverpool just 85 days later. Oliver Glasner elected to name the same starting XI as was behind our two wins against City and Villa beneath the arch last season – and once again they were met with a thunderous wall of red and blue on the West side of the stadium. As one might expect between two attack-focused teams, it was an exciting contest from the off. It…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has said his administration is intentional and deliberate in preventing emergency situations, especially flooding, and will continue to adopt proactive measures to safeguard lives and property. He stated this on Sunday, 10 August, 2025, while receiving a delegation from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the World Bank Group during a courtesy visit, ahead of the flag-off ceremony for the Emergency Preparedness Response (EPR) project in the state. Welcoming the team, Governor Aiyedatiwa described Ondo State’s inclusion among the seven states selected for the project as a privilege, noting that…
Eminent personalities across Nigeria converged in Lagos on Friday, 8 August, and Saturday, 9 August, 2025, to bid the former Military Administrator (MILAD) of Bayelsa State and former Police Affairs Minister, Navy Capt Caleb Olubolade (rtd), goodbye. Present at the Saint John’s Military Protestant Church, Bonny Camp, Victoria Island, on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, for the funeral service were Governors Duoye Diri and Biodun Oyebanji of Bayelsa and Ekiti states, respectively. Others were: former First Lady, Dr. Patience Goodluck Jonathan; Chief Olabode Ibiyinka George; former Governor Niyi Adebayo of Ekiti State; Rear Admiral Ayo Olugbode (who represented the Chief of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Retail Limited has disclosed why it dismissed a pump attendant and suspended a station manager, citing an alleged attempt to defraud a customer at one of its outlets in Ikorodu, Lagos State, reports thegazellenews.com. The company, which stated this through a statement issued on Friday, 8 August, 2025, said it became aware of the incident after a video showing the pump attendant’s misconduct went viral on social media. According to the company, the sack of the pump attendant followed an internal investigation “The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Retail Limited wishes to state clearly that such…
Famous Nigerian socialite and entrepreneur, Cubana Chief Priest has announced that the United States Government has denied him visa, to attend the wedding of Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Davido in Miami, reports thegazellenews.com. Cubana, who made this disclosure on his instagram page on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, said he will miss the wedding of his best friend on Saturday. According to him, he woke up with mixed feelings, because he will miss his best friend’s wedding. Cubana, who did not disclose the reason for the development, also used the opportunity to plead with the Nigerian government, specifically @usinnigeria, for assistance in securing…
Security analyst, Zagazola Makama has disclosed that at least eight suspects detained by the police in Gona, Bauchi State have allegedly escaped from custody in the early hours of Friday, August 8, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Makama, who made the disclosure on his X handle on Saturday, 9 August, 2025, said that the detainees broke out of their cell around 12:20 a.m. “They forcefully opened the nearby exit door and fled to an unknown location,” Makama wrote. Following the escape, a rapid response patrol and divisional surveillance teams were immediately deployed to search for the fugitives. “One of the escapees, identified as…