A fleeing founder and General Overseer of The Turn of Mercy Church, Prophet Adefolusho Aanu Olasele (alias Abbas Ajakaiye) after months underground has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for masterminding multiple shipments of illicit drugs into Nigeria. A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said Prophet Adefolusho was arrested at his church located in Okun Ajah, Ogombo road, Lekki area of Lagos on Sunday, 3 August 2025 by NDLEA officers who waited for him since morning to conclude the Sunday worship service in the evening before moving in on…
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The Management of Transcorp Hilton Abuja has appointed Mr. Martin Zarybnicky, as the new General Manager. His appointment took effect on Friday, 1 August, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com This was disclosed in a statement made available at the weekend by the eCommerce Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Ijeoma Osuji. According to the statement, Martin brings over 30 years of global hospitality experience to the role, having held leadership positions at international hotel brands across EMEA and APAC, including tenures in Thailand, Egypt and Russia. The new role marks Martin’s return to Hilton, where he previously served as General Manager at Hilton Sharm Waterfalls…
Olowu of Kuta , His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Hammed Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun III has called on the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, to temper justice with mercy and forgive popular fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe popularly known as K1 De Ultimate over altercation between him and officials of ValueJet at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Tuesday in Abuja. Olowu made this passionate appeal in video clips, adding that to err is human, but to forgive is divine. The monarch also appealed to the Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris…
Super Eagles and Plateau United goalkeeper Adewale Adeyinka has been suspended from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) over allegations of insider betting. The league’s Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, confirmed the decision in a letter to Plateau United on 5 August 2025. According to the letter, Adeyinka’s registration has been put on hold while an investigation is carried out. The suspension follows claims by Plateau United that Adeyinka refused to sign for another club after discovering a contract clause allowing immediate termination if he was found guilty of betting offences. The NPFL rules strictly prohibit players from engaging in…
In a bold and future-forward move, 9mobile has announced the formal commencement of its transition to a new corporate and consumer identity, T2. This strategic brand migration marks a pivotal chapter in the company’s business transformation, setting the stage for a renewed competitive presence in Nigeria’s telecoms landscape and a sharper alignment with evolving digital consumer expectations. The rebrand is a key milestone within the company’s comprehensive four-phase recovery roadmap—Stabilisation, Modernisation, Transformation, and Growth—launched following the landmark 2023 acquisition of 9mobile by Lighthouse Telecoms, led by business leader and investor, Mr. Thomas Etuh. Since the takeover, the company has made sweeping…
By Tunde Rahman Two years in the saddle, has President Bola Tinubu undercut the Northern region in the management of the country’s affairs and distribution of political appointments and development projects? Has he reneged on the promise made to the Northern elites three years ago in Kaduna that he would run an all-inclusive government, protect the national interest and be fair to every part of the country and the North in particular? It was in a bid to answer these important questions that governors, ministers and other top government functionaries from the Northern region converged on Arewa House, Kaduna on…
MTN Nigeria has announced the commencement of the seventh edition of its mPulse Spelling Bee, a national competition that has grown into one of the most impactful youth literacy initiatives in the country. With a new structure that emphasises nationwide inclusion and physical regional competitions, this year’s edition will engage thousands of students and amplify the brilliance of young Nigerians across all six geopolitical zones. Kicking off with a practice stage on July 28, 2025, the competition is open to Nigerian students aged 9 to 15 in primary and secondary schools. For the first time, regional competitions will be held…
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Ayangburen of Ikorodu and Vice Chairman of Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, on his 10th year coronation anniversary. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday, 9 August, 2025 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Oba Shotobi’s visionary leadership, coupled with his endless quest for the upliftment of his subjects, has fostered an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity in Ikorodu. He said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and the people of Lagos State,…
In a step to strengthen security across the waterways and improve on cross-border trade between Nigeria’s coastal communities and neighbouring countries, state governments along the country’s coastal lines have converged in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, to clamour for harmonized maritime laws. The concerned state governments, who came together under the aegis of the Nigerian International Coastal Border Platform are Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa. In a communique issued at the end of the platform’s inaugural summit, held at Ceedapeg Hotel in Uyo on Friday, 8 August, 2025, the Forum resolved that all Nigerian…
The attention of the Ogun State Government has been drawn to a press statement issued by the Media Office of the Senator representing Ogun East and a former Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Saturday, August 9 and titled “Political Persecution as Governor Abiodun Issues Quit, Demolition Notices on Daniel’s Properties in Ogun State.” The statement written in extremely bad taste and with intent to cause disaffection and foment chaos in the state alleges that Governor Dapo Abiodun posted Notices of Contravention, Quit and threats of demolition on the Asoludero Court Sagamu private residence of Gbenga…