Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has expressed optimism for investment in energy distribution and a new hydro power project in the State. He also highlighted the collaborative spirit necessary to realize the ambitious Taraba Development Master Plan 2024. Kefas stated these during a business meeting with stakeholders and the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) which took place at the esteemed T. Y Danjuma House in Asokoro District, Abuja. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also signed between the Taraba State Government and CCECC, marking the beginning of a new era of development and partnership that promises to propel…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian Women to rally round other women seeking for elective positions, encourage them and actively support them. She spoke at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women National Summit and Dialogue in Abuja with the theme, ‘Empowering APC Women for Leadership and Nation Building’. The event had in attendance the Wife of the Vice President of Nigeria, First Lady of the Gambia, National Assembly members, State First Ladies, Deputy Governors, Women Leaders of the APC from across Nigeria and members of the diplomatic community. Senator Oluremi Tinubu…
Ologba of Ogba, HRM Oba Abdulateef Oladimeji Egbeyemi, Madarikan 1, has urged the Awori to take an active part in politics. Oba Egbeyemi, who spoke with selected journalists when he visited the family of the late former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Rafiu Jafojo yesterday, said it took him nine years and eight months to ascend to the throne of his forebears. During the waiting period, Oba Egbeyemi said he never for once got angry nor abused anyone because Alhaji Jafojo taught him to be patient no matter the situation. Explaining the reason for the visit, he said, “This…
Leading advertising agency network, Dentsu Nigeria has once again proven its leadership in the marketing communications industry by securing multiple prestigious accolades at the 2024 Brand Com Awards hosted by the Brand Com Magazine in Lagos. The agency, for the second consecutive time in 2024, proudly claimed the Most Outstanding Marketing Communications Group Award, according to a statement by Dentsu Nigeria’s Corporate Communications Manager, Olalekan Raji. These recognitions came on the heels of the agency network’s innovative strategies and commitment to delivering exceptional client results. This accolade underscores Dentsu Nigeria’s unwavering dedication to excellence and creativity in the ever-evolving landscape…
A 58-year-old man named Bamidele Omolayo has committed suicide in Igburowo town, Odigbo Local Council Area of Ondo State, after consuming a chemical substance and pesticide, commonly known as snipper. The lifeless body of the 58-year-old deceased man was discovered when an octogenarian in the community raised an alarm. According to sources, before ending his life, the deceased had a minor argument with a member of his family and threatened, after which he threatened to terminate his own life. One of the sources, who did not want his name in print, stated “I was told that he was engaged in…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, on Friday, 1November, 2024 claimed that its members make only about N350,000 profit from a truck load of fuel which costs about N50 million. IPMAN said it is tired of name calling by Nigerians following the back and forth exchanges between it and Dangote Refinery. The National Assistant Secretary of IPMAN, Yakubu Suleiman, stated this on Friday, 1 November, 2024 Yakubu Suleiman, while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. Suleman claimed the marketers are truly patriotic to Nigerians, adding that people would praise IPMAN if they understand the whole dynamics…
Famous Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML, has made Public how his colleague and record label mate, Asake recorded his verse on ‘Bandana’ in tour bus. Fireboy DML, who expressed his admiration for Asake, also eulogized the singers’s talent and energy. According FireboyDML, Asake recorded his verse on their 2022 collaborative hit song ‘Bandana’ in a tour bus. Speaking in an interview with Ebro, Fireboy said their synergy on the song was due to their long-standing working relationship dating back to their undergraduate days at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife. “Our record label [YBNL] boss, Olamide, advised me to feature Asake on ‘Bandana.’ We…
This is indeed good news for the popular singer and half of PSquare, Paul Nonso Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has welcomed a new baby with his wife, Ivy Ifeoma Iboko. In an Instagram post on Friday, 1 November, 2024, Rudeboy shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn. “This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives,” he wrote. However, Rudeboy did not reveal the baby’s name and gender. This is Rudeboy’s second marriage. He was formally married to Anita until they got divorced in…
Following his arraignment for impersonation on Friday, 31 October, 2024, famous Nigerian social media critic, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan has been granted bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum. The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification. The Police had arraigned VDM as he’s popularly called for impersonation. This followed the use of Police uniform as seen in a viral video clip. Thegazellenews.com recalls that the Police on Thursday last week condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniforms and accoutrements by VDM in a video…
From Chuks Collins, Awka As the 12-month countdown to the Nov 2025 Anambra State governorship poll kicks off in earnest, the Chief George Moghalu campaign team has intensified her interactive meetings with critical stakeholders. The Director General of the campaign organization, Chief Okey Chukwuogo commended the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra State led by it’s chairman -Chief Uche Ugwoji, for honouring Chief Moghalu’s invitation. Chief Chukwuogo noted that though he was unavoidably away on a very crucial assignment outside the state when they visited, he was informed that the interaction was very fruitful and beneficial to the polity. He…