The World Bank Group has offered reasons why it slammed a 30-month debarment of two Nigerian companies, including Viva Atlantic Limited and Technology House Limited. The ban also affected their Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Norman Didam. The Washington-based bank in a statement on Monday, 20 January, 2025, said the companies and their CEO were banned for fraudulent, collusive, and corrupt practices linked to the National Social Safety Nets Project in Nigeria. Accordingly, the bank explained that the project aimed to provide targeted financial assistance to poor and vulnerable households, which was compromised due to several unethical practices during…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Famous Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has revealed why she opted for surrogacy instead of carrying the baby herself. The actress made this known during the ongoing season 3 of the ‘Young Famous and African’ reality show. Ini Edo during an interaction with her co-stars, also spoke about her child’s paternity. Responding to questions about her marriage and her daughter’s paternity, the actress stated that she had issues carrying pregnancies. One of her colleagues, Nadia asked: “Do you have a kid? Ini Edo: “Yes, a baby girl.” Nadia: “Are you married?” Ini Edo: “ I’m not married.” Nadia: “Are you together…
Two Notorious bandit leaders, Abu Radde and Umar Black have surrendered their weapons and captives to the Nigerian Army following intense military operations in Katsina State. According to a statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, 20 January, 2025, the bandits turned in everything on Sunday, 19 January, 2025 in Batsari, Katsina State. The post reads; “Following intense military operations by the combined forces of Op FASAN YANMA, bandit leaders Abu Radde and Umar Black, operating in Batsari and Safana LGAs in Katsina State have surrendered their arms and captives. “This move marks a significant…
A notorious bandit leader, Na’ballo, an ally of Ado Aleiro terrorizing communities was killed during a clash with troops. He was reportedly based in the eastern Takulawa, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State from where he coordinated criminal activities. A Lake Chad Basin counter-terrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said Na’ballo met his end during an internal confrontation among bandit factions in the area. In a separate incident on Monday, 20 January, 2025 suspected Fulani bandits launched an attack on motorists between Kucheri and Magazu villages. The motorists narrowly escaped and alerted the military. Acting on the intelligence,…
Ezekiel ThankGod, a gospel singer and record label owner, has been charged to court for allegedly diverting $264,000 belonging to gospel singer JudyKay, real name Judith Kanayo. Ezekiel, who is better known as Eezee Tee, is the owner of EeZee Concept, a gospel record label. A report by an independent audit firm, Person Consulting, concluded that a total of $264,000 generated from various platforms, including YouTube, were not remitted to singer JudiKay by EeZee Concept. Judykay The report was forwarded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and EeZee Tee was charged to court on three counts. Charge one…
Popular disc jockey, Oluwaforijimi Amu, popularly known as DJ Jimmy Jatt, has shared his experience with health issues, including losing his sight in 2020 and a chronic kidney disease diagnosis. In a recent appearance on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, DJ Jimmy Jatt recounted how his health challenges began in 2020 after he decided to explore the world beyond Nigeria. Jimmy Jatt said he underwent surgery to restore his vision and later relocated to the United States, where he received a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease. He underwent dialysis and eventually returned to Nigeria for a kidney…
Sterling Bank Limited and its holding company, Sterling Financial Holdings Company, are currently battling a N1.257 billion depositors’ funds which were stolen from the bank by some of its staff. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the staff colluded with some fraudsters to hack the bank’s banking platform and stole the said fund. Suspects have been apprehended and are currently facing charges at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi. On Thursday, 16 January, 2025, the suspects: Victor Nwabueze, 50; Favour Odey, 22; Adekunle Daniel, 34; Akachukwu Alagbogu, and Yetunde Oguntade, 28; were arraigned by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, before Justice…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the 17-km Sango-Ijoko road would be divided into two sections to allow for its quick completion as he announced the immediate construction of the road. The Governor also added that the 3.25 kilometers Alagbole-Ajuwon-Akute road in Ifo Local Government Area of the state would be ready for commissioning by the end of February 2025. The Governor made these known during the inspection of several roads under construction in Ifo 2 state constituency. “About four months ago, we were here in response to the fact that our attention was drawn to the…
The FCT Police Command has made a landmark arrest that has put an end to the reign of terror by a notorious gang leader, Abubakar Idris aka Nishi and his accomplices, Buhari Saidu and Musa Ahmadu Suleiman, responsible for the gruesome murder of Ibrahim Danfulani. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, 27 November, 2024, was a direct result of Nishi’s frustration over Ibrahim’s intentions to marry a woman he, Nishi, had heavily invested in financially. Investigation revealed that the trio, armed with knives, brutally attacked Ibrahim Danfulani, resulting in his untimely death. But that’s not all, the gang also…
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Olatunji Disu, has paid a condolence visit to CSP A.A. Sambo, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ushafa Division, following the unfortunate loss of his son. During the visit, the CP conveyed heartfelt sympathies to CSP Sambo and his family, offering words of comfort and assurance of the Command’s unwavering support in this moment of grief. Speaking on behalf of the FCT Command, the CP prayed for the peaceful repose of the departed soul and for divine strength to uphold the family through this irreplaceable loss. “The entire FCT Police Command stands in solidarity with…