The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, who has been on military trail, has indicated interest in surrendering. The military chief who made this disclosure while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said military operations which have led to the killing of Turji’s son, his second-in-command and other fighters have put immense pressure on the bandit leader. According to him, a intense military operations against the criminals have overtime weakened Turji’s position as leader of the bandits, just as he also added that since the military onslaught in the bandits’…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
A popular Lagos-based musician, Mukaila Senwele, has passed away on Friday, 24 January, 2025. The Ilorin-born artist, famous for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay,” was confirmed dead by a family source. According to the source, Senwele died on the night of Friday, 24 January, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of exceptional performances and unique entertainment style that endeared him to many socialites.The musician, who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, was known for his captivating presence on stage. The family member who disclosed his death said that Senwele showed no signs…
The Chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhuyi Rimingado, has been arrested over an allegation of the diversion of N4 billion. It was gathered that Rimingado has been linked to a high-profile corruption case in the state and is billed to be moved to Abuja. A source within the commission said Rimingado was arrested on Friday, January 24, 2025, by some police officers led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Ahmed Bello. “He was arrested today (Friday) and he would likely be taken to Abuja.” Another source stated that his arrest might not be unconnected to…
Russia has stated on Friday, 24 January, 2025 that its war with Ukraine is about national security and not about oil prices. This is after U.S. President, Donald Trump, called for a cut in the price of oil. It was gathered that Trump on Thursday, 23 January, 2025 said he would demand Saudi Arabia and OPEC bring down the cost of oil. Responding to a question about those comments, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said the issues for Russia in Ukraine were about national security, threats to Russians living there, and the refusal of the United States and Europe to listen…
The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City, Edo State capital, has been relocated to Abuja for continuation of hearing. The secretary of the Tribunal, Muazu Bagudu, made this disclosure on Friday, January 24, 2025 during the court proceedings. A statement signed by the tribunal secretary said the relocation was effective from Monday, January 27, 2025. The letter read thus: “I am directed to notify all parties that the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Benin City, Edo State has been relocated to Abuja at National Judicial Institute (NJI), Airport road, Abuja effective from Monday, January 27, 2025. “For further…
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed that Montpellier striker, Jerome Akor Adams will arrive Spain on Saturday, 25 January, 2025 to undergo medicals ahead of his transfer to Sevilla, the gazellenews.com reports. According to him, Montpellier and Sevilla have already reached agreement on the striker’s transfer and the Spanish club will pay €5.5m for the former Nigeria junior international. Akor joined Montpellier from Norwegian club, Lillestrøm in 2023. The 24-year-old has scored three times and registered one assist in 15 league appearances for La Paillade this season. Sevilla already have two Nigerians, Chidera Ejuke and Kelechi Iheanacho in their…
Leicester City manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, has declared that the club won’t entertain any bid for Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi this month, thegazellenews.com Ndidi is a subject of interest from Ligue 1 club, AS Monaco and Spanish outfit, Atletico Madrid. Speaking to BBC, Van Nistelrooy insisted Ndidi remains a crucial player for the club. “No, of course not,” Van Nistelrooy replied when asked if Ndidi could leave. “Wilfred is a key player and person in the squad and in the club and I’m glad he is nearly there to help the team again. “We know how much we’ve missed…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday, 24 January, 2025 dismissed allegations that the Nigerian military was involved in forcefully aborting pregnancies among women impregnated by Boko Haram insurgents in Northern Nigeria. A Reuters report from February 2022 had alleged that the military conducted a secret abortion program as part of its counter-insurgency efforts in the northeast, terminating at least 10,000 pregnancies among women and girls. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, General Musa refuted these claims, describing them as baseless and part of a smear campaign orchestrated by some non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with ulterior motives. “I…
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that at least one million children in Kano State are currently out of school, thegazellenews.com. Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, Mr. Rahama Rihood Farah, made this disclosure on Friday, 24 January, 2025 while speaking at a press briefing on the occasion of the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025. Farah highlighted the alarming state of education in the northwest region of Nigeria, with Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states accounting for a significant portion of the country’s out-of-school population. “The situation of out-of-school children in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina is…
By Babafemi Ojudu Your Royal Highnesses, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Alumni, Students, and Staff of Ladigbolu Grammar School, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great privilege to be here today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ladigbolu Grammar School, an institution named after one of the revered Alaafins of Oyo. This is no ordinary gathering—it is a celebration of heritage, education, and vision. It is also a moment of reflection, especially as it coincides with the enthronement of a new Alaafin of Oyo. I am deeply honored to stand before you today espouse the vision for Yoruba renaisance. This celebration is…