By Tunde Rahman Months after the rumours of imminent cabinet reshuffle had filled the air with newshounds speculating which of the ministers would be dropped or retained, President Bola Tinubu eventually took the bull by the horns last Wednesday. He effected the ministerial changes, scrapping two ministries, discharging five ministers, reassigning ten and nominating seven new ones. It would mean six ministers had given way if you add the initially suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Betta Edu. A new minister, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has been nominated to replace her. It was the first cabinet reshuffle by…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has described a recent publication by the Guardian as an unprofessional job that is not grounded in logic and fact. The policy think tank said in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Niyi Akinsiju that the write up titled ‘Calls for military intervention: misery,harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices,’ could best be described as coup-baiting. “We have dissected the Guardian’s ‘big story’ of Friday, October 25 titled “Calls for military intervention: Misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices” written by Eno-Abasi Sunday from an analyst perspective and come to the…
The African football control body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 win and full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya, thegazellenews.com reports. Thegazellenews.com reports how the Super Eagles faced significant challenges, including a redirected flight, over 18 hours of delay, and logistical issue during a trip for return leg of the 1-0 match in favour of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The governing body announced the verdict in a statement issued on Saturday, 26 October, 2024. Patrice Motsepe A statement by CAF Disciplinary Board in its ruling on…
Lasaco Assurance Plc has once again demonstrated its resilience and adaptability, defying economic headwinds to maintain a robust presence in the insurance industry. At its 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, the company showcased its steadfast commitment to excellence and sustainability. Despite the economic downturn, Lasaco Assurance prioritized innovation, customer satisfaction, and strategic growth, solidifying its position as a leader in the Nigerian insurance sector. The successful 44th AGM highlighted the company’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and shareholder value. According to the Chairman of the company, Chief (Mrs.) Maria Olateju Philips, “Lasaco Assurance Plc maintained…
The United Kingdom (UK) has donated highly technical, non-lethal military equipment worth up to one billion Naira (£450,000) to the Nigerian Armed Forces. This further enhance the ongoing partnership between the British Military and the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The donation will support Nigeria’s fight against violent extremist organisations in the North East of Nigeria, according to a statement. A statement on Friday signed by the Senior Communications & Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), British High Commission, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe said the donation of equipment complements a new and significant package of courses delivered by the British…
A National Conflict Early Warning Early Response Situation Room is to be launched at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) to prevent and address crisis from escalating. Director General of IPCR, Dr Joseph Ochogwu announced this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the National Engagement and launch of Early Warning Early (EWER) Response organised by Peace Action for Rapid and Transformative Nigeria Early Response (PARTNER) on Friday in Abuja. Ochogwu said the Situation Room will serve as a centralised hub for collecting and analysing data related to potential conflict hotspots throughout the country. He said: “By utiliing advanced…
The Adamawa/Taraba Area Customs Command has disclosed that it has seized petrol valued at N71,760,930 and other goods in its ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in the region. Comptroller Garba Bashir Bature announced the seizure at a press conference on Friday, 25 October, 2024 highlighting the command’s intensified operations. According to Bature, the seized items include 33,595 litres of petrol, 200 bags of foreign flour, 57 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 10 bales of second-hand clothing, and three vehicles used for conveying the smuggled goods. The petrol, packed in 1,115 Jerry cans and 26 drums, was intended for smuggling into…
Barely 24 hours after Governor Nasir Idris approved implementation of the N75,000 minimum wage for Kebbi State workers, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), National Union of Teachers (NUT) and other unions in the state have appealed that payment to local government staff be delayed. The leadership of ALGON and NULGE at a press briefing chaired by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abubakar Garba Dutsinmari, said it would be difficult to pay the local government workers because they were not properly captured to ascertain their number. Thegazellenews.com recalls…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has disclosed Nigeria is contemplating launching a diaspora bond in the United States in a bid to achieve monthly remittance inflows of $1 billion. Cardoso , who made this discloure this during an interview with Reuters on Thursday, 24 October, 2024, highlighted the growing investment appetite among Nigerians living abroad, who have doubled their remittance contributions since the current administration initiated significant reforms last year. “As a result, a diaspora bond in the United States, which is home to the largest concentration of Nigerians overseas, could be on the horizon in 2025. “They really…
The Rivers State Police Command has said all passengers on board the Eastwind Aviation helicopter that crashed into Bonny River, in Rivers State on Thursday, 23 October, 2024 may have died, thegazellenews.com reports. The State Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko stated this through a statement issued on the night of Thursday, 24 October, 2024. Thegazellenews.com reports that the helicopter, conveying eight persons including six passengers and two crew members, crashed from Port Harcourt Military base to FPSO NUIM ANTAN (offshore Calabar). Confirming the sad incident, the state police image- maker said the ill-fated helicopter ditched into…