President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, who marks his 65th birthday on Wednesday, 25 December, 2024. Faleke has been the representative for the Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives since 2011. Thegazellenews.com reports that the President is also one of the constituents of the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance. President Tinubu acknowledged Faleke’s invaluable contributions and unwavering loyalty over the past two decades, emphasising his steadfast support during pivotal moments. Reflecting on Faleke’s exemplary service as the Chairman of the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) from 2003 to 2011, President Tinubu…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Dear Fellow Nigerians, On this joyous Christmas Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to Christians across Nigeria and worldwide as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, as narrated in the Holy Scriptures. Christmas embodies the fulfilment of divine prophecy and symbolises the triumph of love, peace, and unity. It is a poignant reminder that light can emerge even in the darkest times, bringing solace and hope. This belief resonates with people of all faiths. Indeed, God is with us. Recent tragic events in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja deeply sadden us, and our thoughts are with those who continue to…
As we celebrate Christmas and look forward to the New Year, 2025, I want to take a moment to send my warmest wishes to all Nigerians. I express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and patience as we work towards building a better Nigeria. I want to assure you that under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, we are committed to positive changes that will benefit every Nigerian. Some of the changes are already yielding positive results. As this year comes to a close, let us hold onto the belief that better days are ahead. Let us…
BY Micheal Akinola Over the years, excruciating fuel scarcity across the nation was an integral part of the festive season. No Christmas was complete without Nigerians queuing for long hours at fuelling stations. This year, however, the situation is manifestly different. There are no long queues or black market dealers on the streets selling to desperate buyers at cut-throat prices. Even more heartwarming is the fact that petrol prices are falling nationwide. This week, the NNPCL, in response to the calls for affordable petrol, reduced the pump price of petrol at its retail outlets in Abuja to N965 per litre,…
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has ordered the remand of Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi; and the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, at Agodi Correctional Center. The court, presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, gave the order on Tuesday, 24 December, 2024. The gazellenews.com recalls that the trio was arrested in connection with the recent stampede that occurred at the school. It was gathered that the trio was brought to…
Activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi has finally regained his freedom after meeting his bail conditions. Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore, who made this disclosure in his x handle, said Farotimi is returning to his home in Lagos. According to Sowore, the embattled activist lawyer was no longer at the prison yards in Ekiti State. “I am pleased to report that Dele Farotimi is no longer being held at the prison yards in Ekiti state and is now returning home to Lagos. The struggle continues!” Sowore wrote. A few days ago, a Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti had granted Farotimi N30 million bail. Thegazellenews.com…
The former Governor of Zamfara State and the current Minister of State for Defense, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has said that none of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies are against northern interests. Matawalle said Tinubu’s administration is committed to the unification of Nigeria, urging northerners not to be deceived by individuals who oppose the country’s unity. The minister, who stated this while addressing his teeming supporters in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, during his six-day visit to the state, added that he would be visiting the state every three months. He assured Nigerians that the current economic challenges they are…
After more than five years of security restriction, the Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state. Making the announcement during a press briefing at the weekend, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake stated that the nation has a lot to gain from reawakened economic activities in a highly mineralised state like Zamfara that is imbued with vast gold, Lithium, and copper belts. He noted that the previous ban, which was good intentioned, inadvertently created a vacuum exploited by illegal miners to…
Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the governments and people of Oyo, Anambra, and the FCT over the tragic loss of life resulting from recent stampedes at food palliative distribution venues in the affected areas. The stampedes reportedly claimed the lives of approximately 65 Nigerians, while others sustained different degrees of injuries. In his messages of condolence to Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Charles Soludo of Anambra, and Nyesom Wike in the FCT, Prince Abiodun lamented that the deaths of these innocent individuals are particularly heartbreaking, as…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that Nigeria recorded 25.35 million phone theft cases between May 2023 and April 2024. This was the most common type of crime within the period under review, according to a report, the Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey. The report explained that the number of crimes experienced by individuals in Nigeria was analysed over a period of time, stressing that the results show that theft of phones (25,354,417) was the most common crime experienced by individuals, followed by consumer fraud (12,107,210) and assault (8,453,258). However, hijacking of cars (333,349) was the least…