The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, continued on Monday, 27 January 2025, with the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, Musa Odiniyan informing Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court that the company, Al Buraq Global Investment was not qualified for the contract awarded for the repairs of Katsina Airport by the ministry under the leadership of the first defendant. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is prosecuting Sirika and three others: Fatima Hadi Sirika, Jalal Sule Hamma and Al Buraq Global Investment on six -count amended charges bordering on contract fraud to the tune of N2.825 billion. The witness, during a cross-examination by counsel to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Kemi Adebayo, a house wife stood in front a food stuff seller’s shop in Iyana –Ipaja market in Lagos State on Saturday, 25 January , 2025. Adebayo, a mother of three, was in the market to buy rice, beans and garri. To her surprise, her budget of N30, 000 for the purchase of these items could not cover all of them. She lamented to thegazellenews.com that the prices of the food items are beyond her reach. “You can see that the amount cannot even buy a quarter of all these items because they are too expensive. What…
Airtel Nigeria, as part its ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and exceptional retail experience for its customers has launched its new Company-Owned-Company-Operated (COCO) retail store in Sangotedo, Lagos, on Friday, 24January, 2025. The new retail store aligns with Airtel’s dedication to providing topnotch experience for its customers, offering end-to-end customer support, instant activation of new SIM cards, bill payments, data plan subscriptions, device purchases, and troubleshooting services. Speaking during the launch, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja reiterated Airtel’s commitment to delivering world-class service to its customers. “At Airtel, our mission has always been to delight our customers…
The Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor, Dr. Oluwatoyin Taiwo ,has called on members of the Ogun State Executive Council to work together as a team and give maximum support to the administration of Prince Dapo Abiodun. Dr. Taiwo also charged members of the Executive Council to always bring to the attention of the government any shortcomings, saying the task ahead is a collective one. He stated this on Sunday, 26 January, 2025, during a special thanksgiving service in appreciation of his elevation as the Chief of Staff and the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Funke Oyeneye as the…
Lagos State government at the weekend launched an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) workshop aimed at promoting a green and circular economy practice, specifically targeting the Nano, Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs) to boost economic prosperity of the state. The forum, tagged inaugural ECOnomy Business Network (EBN) workshop was hosted by the Office of the Special Adviser to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Climate Change and Circular Economy with the theme: ‘Empowering Green Growth: Building Capacity for a Sustainable Circular Economy’ is designed to equip eco-enterprises with practical guidance, build community of Change-Makers and positioning Lagos as a leader in Circular and…
The Justice Forum, a prominent caucus within the All Progressives Congress (APC), held its General Meeting on Saturday, 25 January, 2025, in the Alimosho Federal Constituency, showcasing the party’s grassroots mobilization prowess under the leadership of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire. The event, which drew an electrifying crowd of over 12,000 at Ebenezer Primary School, Egbeda, underscored the group’s readiness for the forthcoming local government elections and the 2027 general elections. A key highlight of the event was the appeal by Sir Ayo Akinyemi, a respected APC leader and Justice Forum stalwart, to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) to uphold…
Lagos State Governor and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday , 25 January, 2025 along the Ugwu Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway of Enugu State. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement released on Monday, 27 January, 2025 by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, extended his condolences to his Enugu State counterpart, Mr. Peter Mbah; the families and friends of the victims; the government; and the people of Enugu State. He said: “The news of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Kemi Adebayo, a house wife stood in front a food stuff seller’s shop in Iyana –Ipaja market in Lagos State on Saturday, 25 January , 2025. Adebayo, a mother of three, was in the market to buy rice, beans and garri. To her surprise, her budget of N30, 000 for the purchase of these items could not cover all of them. She lamented to thegazellenews.com that the prices of the food items are beyond her reach. “You can see that the amount cannot even buy a quarter of all these items because they are too expensive. What…
Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the appointment of Dr. J.Y. Musa as the party’s legal representative at the Appeal and Supreme Courts.About 11 out of 17 members of the party executives made known their rejection in a petition dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The petition, which was acknowledged by the registries of the Appeal and Supreme Courts and the dissenting NWC members, asked the courts to disregard Dr. Musa’s appointment. They posited that the appointment was unauthorized and violated the PDP’s constitution. According to them, Article 42 of the party’s…
The Delta State Government on Saturday, January 25, 2025 confirmed the outbreak of cholera in the state, just as it also added that no death has been recorded from the disease outbreak. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Joseph Onojaeme, who confirmed the development, said the outbreak was recorded in Ikpide-Irri community, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state. According to Onojaeme, the state government through the health ministry is in control of the situation, just as he also debunked reports on the alleged death of two people in Ikpide-Irri LGA due to the outbreak of the disease. According to…