Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vowed that the National Assembly under his stewardship will continue to create an enabling environment for investment in sustainable energy projects. Akpabio made the vow at the 8th edition of the Energy Summit organised by Solewant Group of companies in Rivers State, with the theme, “Pioneering Technology and Innovation for Transition to Sustainable Energy Development In Africa”. The Senate President, represented by the Senate Deputy Minority Whip, Osita Ngwu, said the National Assembly will do everything within its power to support local entrepreneurs driving technological advancements. “Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The kidnappers of four children, including a toddler, in Kaduna have reduced the ransom from N300 million to N25 million. Recall that the children went missing while their father was out last Tuesday night to visit his wife, who was taking care of their sick twins admitted to a nearby hospital. The victims were kidnapped from their parents home in Keke A, Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) under Kaduna Millennium City and have been in the kidnappers’ den since. The abductors later contacted the victims’ father, Adamu Yunusa, and demanded N300 million ransom, threatening to kill the children if the…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited 30 players for the team’s 2025 African Nations Championship, CHAN qualifier against the Black Galaxies of Ghana. The CHAN is reserved exclusively for footballers plying their trade with clubs in their country’s domestic Leagues Kano Pillars’ evergreen midfielder, Rabiu Ali, who has scored eight goals this season, is among the players called, alongside Remo Stars’ goalkeeper Kayode Bankole, Rivers United defender Steven Mayo, and Abia Warriors’ exciting forward Sunday Megwo. Experienced striker, Sikiru Alimi, Nasarawa United defender Victor Collins and in-form Kwara United midfielder, Emmanuel Ogbole are also named in the squad.…
The management of the Port Harcourt refinery has said that the plant commenced full-scale operation after successful rehabilitation. The company’s Managing Director, Ibrahim Onoja, made this disclosure to newsmen th after a facility tour of the refinery on the night of Sunday, 1 December, 2024. According to him, the refinery had undergone extensive upgrades, stating that most of the equipment, including pump installation and cables, were replaced. Onoja also added that the refinery has commenced truckout of petroleum products, including premium motor spirit, kerosene, and diesel. “The refining plant has undergone extensive upgrades to enhance efficiency and reliability, which has…
The Nigerian Navy disclosed that its troops of Operation Delta Sanity have intercepted and arrested three suspects conveying 125 bags of industrial chemicals, 820 tubes of pethidine, and 22,800 bottles of Codeine in a large wooden boat around Bendoyo and Uta Uyata general area, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigerian Navy made this disclosure in a statement on its verified Facebook page on Monday, 2 December, 2024. “On Monday 25 November 2024, Forward Operating Base IBAKA intercepted and arrested 3 suspects conveying 125 bags of industrial chemicals, 820 tubes of pethidine, and 22,800 bottles of Codeine in a large wooden boat…
The Casino Hawks’ Super Computer has predicted that the Premier League runaway leaders Liverpool will go on to win the title next May. Arne Slot’s tutored side is now nine points ahead of both Arsenal and Chelsea. The Reds also have 11 more points than champions Manchester City, who they beat 2-0 on Sunday, 1 December, 2024. If they indeed finish top at the end of this season, it would be their first league title since 2020. That season, they ended on 99 points under Jurgen Klopp. Casino Hawks’ SuperComputer has said Arsenal will finish in second place for the…
A former Nollywood actress and beauty queen, Princess Chineke, has joined the U.S. Army. The former beauty queen who represented her state in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, pageant has traded her crown for a soldier’s uniform, making a surprising career shift. The Nation reports that this makes her the first Nollywood actress to join the U.S. Army. Princess once modelled for several television commercials, billboards and runways. Princess Chineke’s decision to enlist has shocked many of her fans, who remember her for her captivating performances on screen. Some of her works include; Battleground, Forever in Me, Last Flight to…
Early morning fire disaster that occurred at Oja Agbe (farmers market) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday, 2 December, 2024 destroyed property worth millions of naira. Thegazellenews.com gathered that the fire incident started in the early hours of Monday, 2 December, 2024 at the market located at Moniya garage in the Akinyele local government area of the state. The remote cause of the fire incident was traced to electrical appliances unattended to. It was gathered that the intervention of the men of the Oyo State Fire Service saved the situation and prevented further escalation of the fire. General…
Armed terrorists have attacked Dan Tudu, a community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing nine people and injuring one person. The heavily armed terrorists also abducted several persons and looted valuables in the community. A Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure in a post on his X handle on Monday, 2 December, 2024. According to Makama, intelligence sources identified the perpetrators as members of the notorious gangs led by Saidu Zango, Bello Turji, and Jammo Baki, who are known to operate in the Gangara axis.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has promised massive support for Abakiliki FC in their bid to gain promotion to the elite league. Abakiliki FC are featuring in the 2024/2025 NNL League and the governor believes that with massive support, the team will gain promotion to theAbakiliki FCnext season. The Governor made the commitment after watching the state team play out a 2-2 draw with Madiba FC of Lagos in the NNL opener Saturday, 30 November, 2024 in Abakiliki. “I’m impressed with the performance of Abakiliki FC in the league opener with Madiba FC and my plan is…