By Babafemi Ojudu A troubling trend is unfolding in Lagos State. In the aftermath of the recent local government elections, some newly elected officials have embarked on a reckless spree of renaming streets—particularly those bearing Igbo names or named after prominent non-indigenes. This is not coincidental; it is a calculated political maneuver rooted in resentment, identity politics, and shortsighted leadership. The long-simmering tension between Yoruba and Igbo communities reached a boiling point during the 2023 elections. Peter Obi of the Labour Party shocked the political establishment by defeating Bola Ahmed Tinubu—Lagos’s long-reigning political figure—in the presidential poll within the state.…
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The Court of Appeal, sitting in Akure, on Thursday, 31 July, 2025, affirmed the election of Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Dr. Olayide Adelami as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Ondo State respectively, reports thegazellenews.com This followed the dismissal of the appeals of some political parties against the judgment of the Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal of June 4, 2025, which affirmed the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Social Development Party (SDP) had filed appeals against the judgment of the tribunal, asking…
The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Thursday, 31 July, 2025, received members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikeja Chapter, on a courtesy visit at his office in Ikeja House. The delegation, led by the Chapter Coordinator, Evangelist Rotimi Olufemi Ajayi, offered prayers for the Chairman, his administration, and the entire Ikeja community. Several clerics took turns to lead the prayers, asking for divine guidance, wisdom, and strength for the Chairman and his team. Beyond spiritual support, the CAN leadership also engaged in meaningful dialogue with the Chairman, offering insightful suggestions on effective…
The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has said that the Commission has opened a new chapter after the conclusion of its 25th anniversary celebrations. Speaking during an interactive meeting between the executive management and staff of the Commission at the NDDC Event Centre in Port Harcourt, Ogbuku noted that the performance of the Commission was now a reference point in the country. He noted: “People are now willing to do business with us. We are now telling our stories ourselves. We have embraced our failures, made amends, and are now moving forward into…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has relieved two Commissioners of their appointments to revitalise governance and enhance service delivery. The reshufflement is contained in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, on Thursday, 31 July, 2025. The officials affected are: the Commissioners for Environment and Intergovernmental and Special Duties. The statement noted that Zulum expressed appreciation to the two officials and wished them the best in their future endeavours. The Governor, however, announced that Engr. Mohammed Habib and Ibrahim Hala Hassan will replace the two relieved officers. Meanwhile, the governor also approved Professor Yusuf Gana Balami’s appointment as…
A Chief Magistrate Court in Makurdi presided over by Chief Magistrate Kelvin Mbanongun has remanded six farmers in the Makurdi correctional centre over the alleged killing of a 72-year-old man, Andrew Katseen, in Jato Aka, Kwande local government area of Benue State, reports thegazellenews.com. The defendants: Ternenge Torkuma, Emmanuel Tersoo, Sesugh Gbuusu, Emmanuel Mvendaga, Saaondo Beeka, and Torkuma Akiighir are facing charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, and culpable homicide. Mbanongun declined to take their pleas, citing lack of jurisdiction, and adjourned the case to September 29 for further hearing. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Godwin Ato, the case was reported on…
The Katsina State High Court 9 has sentenced two men to death for the murder of a former Commissioner for Science and Technology in the state, Rabe Nasir, reports the gazellenews.com. Nasir was said to have been killed on December 8, 2021, by hired assassins in his residence located at Fatima Shema Housing Estate, Katsina State. According to the court, Shamsu Lawal, a former guard of the deceased, and Tasi’u Rabi’u, who worked as a cook in Nasir’s house, poisoned the former Commissioner, leading to his death after they failed to steal from him. Similarly, police evidence indicated that the deceased…
Fresh Crisis is rocking the African Democratic Alliance (ADC) as Nafi’u Bala, a former governorship candidate of the party in Gombe State and erstwhile National Deputy Chairman of the party, declared himself as the interim National Chairman of the ADC, reports thegazellenews.com. Bala, who made the announcement during a press conference held late on Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 in Abuja, accused the David Mark-led interim leadership of the ADC of hijacking the party through unconstitutional means and warned of impending legal action to challenge what he described as a “total surrender” of the party’s structure to external political actors. David Mark…
In a bold and determined effort to tackle the pressing issue of insecurity in Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye, Hon. Seyi Jakande, Executive Chairman of the LCDA, has established a special task force dedicated to the protection of lives and property of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Residents. This initiative embodies his visionary HEWA Agenda, which strives to enhance safety and security in our beloved community. On Tuesday, 29 July, 2025, the Chairman convened a pivotal gathering with the Peace and Security Committee of the LCDA, bringing together leaders from various security agencies. In this united front, all stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to work hand-in-hand to combat insecurity…
The Air Warriors of Abuja and Royal Aces Basketball Club continued their impressive start to the 2025 Zenith Bank/Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) Women’s Basketball Premier League, winning their second games 66-53 and 93-35 against Plateau Rocks and Nasarawa Amazons, respectively, in Phase One of the Savanna Conference, held at the indoor hall of Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. In the match played, Air Warriors demonstrated their dominance and displayed superior composure against a spirited Plateau Rocks side, which was eager to get their campaign back on track after losing their opening match to Royal Aces 78-49. Air Warriors led…