By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has urged government at all levels to create family-friendly policies including affordable and accessible childcare, generous and flexible parental leave and promotion of fathers’ participation in care-giving can help prospective parents balance career and family goals. Dr. Natalia Kanem, the UNFPA Executive Director, stated this yesterday during the commemoration of the 2025 World Population Day with theme ‘Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world’ organised by the state government. She stated that ensuring access to sexual, reproductive health and rights is a…
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By Segun Adewale, Gombe Gombe State has once again earned national recognition as a model of good governance, inclusive reforms and strategic development, securing 7th place overall in the 2025 pcl. State Performance Index (pSPI) outperforming 30 other states across the federation. This outstanding feat was detailed in the 2025 pcl. State Performance Index, compiled by leading advisory firm, Phillips Consulting (pcl.), one of Nigeria’s most comprehensive assessments of subnational performance. The index ranks all 36 states and the FCT across key metrics, including governance, economic management, social development and infrastructure. In most of the indices measured, Gombe State demonstrated…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi About 10,000 people are to receive free medical treatment during a 3-day medical outreach organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and the Eternity Ministry in association with another Ministry from the United States of America (USA). The outreach, which is taking place at the CAN Secretariat in Bauchi Saturday, is also teaching a few people on skills acquisition and Entrepreneurship after which the beneficiaries will be empowered with token amount to start up small businesses. Leader of the Team from USA, Tobe Momah, who is…
In what is seen as a suspected case of suicide, 41-year-old woman named as Benita Lurk Ikuenobe, was found dead at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM, Prayer City, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The sad development, it was gathered occurred on Friday, 18 july, 2025 It was gathered that the deceased, was found unresponsive inside the main auditorium of the worship centre. According to the church’s Chief Security Officer, Esiere Ekikere, he received an emergency call around 7:20 a.m., alerting him to an unconscious woman lying on the auditorium floor. According Ekikere, upon reaching…
Popular Nigerian Actress, Dayo Amusa, has denied reports that she’s HIV positive, reports thegazellenews.com. Recall that a content creator, Olaoluwa Segun on Friday, 18 July, 2025 in a viral video named the actress among five Nigerian actors living with HIV. Dayo Amusa, responding to the claim in a video on her Instagram page, explained that the content creator picked up a post she made in 2019. While debunking the viral claim, the actress said she’s HIV negative, just as she also admitted to having made a post about her HIV status six years ago to educate the public. She further threatened…
Two decades after falling into a coma following a ghastly motor accident in London in 2005, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal died on Saturday, 19 July, 2025 at the age of 36, reports thegazellenews.com. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, confirmed the death of his son in a statement issued on Saturday, 19 July, 2025. His father, Prince Khaled bin Talal, said in the statement that: “With hearts full of faith in Allah’s decree and destiny, and with profound sadness and sorrow, we mourn our beloved son Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah…
Popular Nollywood filmmaker, Stanley Ontop, has disclosed that veteran Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze, has passed away, reports thegazellenews.com The veteran actor died on Friday, 18 July, 2025 at the age of 75 following a battle with prostate cancer, thegazellenews.com reports further. Ontop, who confirmed the death of the actor through a video posted via his Instagram page, disclosed that Njemanze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needed money for urgent surgery. The late Njemanze known for his expressive delivery and commanding screen presence, remains a cherished figure in Nigerian cinematic history. The late actor, who gained fame in the 1990s, is renowned…
Jude Ezenwafor, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the forthcoming Anambra State election has escaped assassination attempt on his life after he was shot by hoodlums on the night of Friday,18 July, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com. Ezenwafor, who is currently in a private hospital in Abuja where he is due for a surgery session, told newsmen Saturday, 19 July, 2025 that he suffered a near death situation when gunmen accosted him around Wuse 2 on Friday night. Still nursing injuries amidst excruciating pains, Ezenwafor confirmed that he was on his way home after an appointment when the incident…
As the nation continues to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has shared a solemn moment to condole with her predecessor and widow of the late former President, Hajia Aisha Buhari This was during a condolence visit which she led wives of the leadership of the National Assembly, wives of state governors, wives of ministers, wives of service chiefs and other women to the residence of the late former President in Daura. The women who took turns to commiserate with the former First Lady also offered prayers for the family and the…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extolled the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, for his ten years of purposeful leadership, describing his reign as a decade marked by peace, unity, and significant contributions to the development of Akure and Ondo State. The Governor gave the commendation on Saturday, 19 July, 2025, during the homage parade and award presentation held in Akure as part of activities marking the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary. In his address during the event, held at the Democracy Park in Akure, Governor Aiyedatiwa congratulated the Deji and the entire…