By Kayode Akinmade It has become imperative to quickly expose the lies and the underlining mischief that trailed the final burial rites of the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, which took place on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his personal residence in Ijebu-ode, Ogun State. As the Governor of the State and a prince by birth, Governor Dapo Abiodun, had made every necessary arrangement for the burial rites immediately the news of the death of the revered monarch was announced. Recalled that the death of Awujale came after the death of the former President of Nigeria,…
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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, describing it as a monumental loss to Nigeria and to the Yoruba race in particular. In her heartfelt tribute released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Desmond Utomwen, the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State said the passing of the revered Oba is profoundly heartbreaking. “He was a titan of traditional leadership, a symbol of dignity, wisdom and courage who…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has expressed deep shock and profound sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, describing him as a father figure, mentor, and a true statesman whose legacy of service will endure for generations. In a tribute, Princess Orelope-Adefulire reflected on her close working relationship with the late president, who appointed her as SSAP-SDGs in 2016 and reappointed her in 2019, entrusting her with the responsibility of coordinating Nigeria’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “President Buhari was more than a…
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, is already blinded by the spirit of her impending electoral woe, and can never see the positive transformation going on in Abuja and the FCT satellite towns. Olayinka said “it is funny that someone who is impersonating by using the name of Ambassador Baba Gana Kingibe, that is no longer her husband, believes that jumping from one television station to the other to disparage the FCT Minister will revive her dead political career.”…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, received the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina. President Tinubu arrived at the airport from Abuja at 1:42 p.m. and inspected a guard of honour before the Nigerian Air Force plane conveying the remains of his predecessor landed at exactly 1:51 p.m. Former President Buhari passed away on Sunday, 13 July, 2025, in a London hospital. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, President Buhari’s wife Aisha, and other family members accompanied President Buhari’s remains to Nigeria. President…
After she completed her transfer to the Italian Femminile side, AS Roma, on Monday, 14 July, 2025, Super Falcons striker, Rinsola Babajide has promised to make impact at her new club, reports thegazellenews.com. The 27-year-old penned a contract until 2027. The Galliorosi signed the versatile winger on a free transfer. Babajide is looking forward to a successful stay at the Rome-based club. “Happy to finally announce that I’ve signed for @ASRomaFemminileI’m so excited to see what we can achieve together. Back in red and ready for this incredible new chapter,” the Nigerian winger, who played professional football in England, and Spain…
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has confirmed that it will present certificates of return to elected chairmen and councillors across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), of the state on Wednesday,16 July, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Among the Chairmen-elect expected to receive their certificates of return are: Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, Alimoso Local Government; Jimoh Olawale Saliu, popularly called ‘Alfa’, Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area; Akeem ‘Lagbaja’ Dauda, Ikeja Local Government; Usman Akanbi Hamzat, Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government; and Oluseye Jakande, Odiolowo-Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area. Chairman of LASIEC, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), who confirmed the…
With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His passing is not only a monumental loss to his immediate family, but to the entire Nigerian nation, which he served with unmatched devotion and dignity. As a soldier, General Buhari stood tall with courage, unwavering discipline and an incorruptible spirit. As a statesman and former President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, he embodied the highest ideals of public service, personal…
The attention of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has been drawn to a report circulating in the media, claiming that the NDDC has failed to fulfil its promise to pay trainees for a purported skill acquisition programme. The supposed skill acquisition programme, said to have been organised by a religious group, Victorious Prayer Network, allegedly took place in Bayelsa and Rivers states. The self-appointed organisers claimed that the NDDC promised to sponsor over 2,000 trainees and give them starter packs. They accused the NDDC of reneging on that promise. We wish to clarify that the NDDC approved no such…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to maintaining and strengthening the longstanding and cordial diplomatic relations with the Governments of the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates, reports thegazellenews.com The assurance was given via a statement released on Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The recent changes in visa issuance policies affecting Nigerian citizens by these two countries have received the attention of the Federal government. Relevant Nigerian Ministries, Departments and Agencies are actively engaging to ensure that the concerns raised are addressed…