Four Nigerian nationals have been sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom after being convicted of forging over 2,000 marriage certificates to facilitate illegal residency in the country. The convicts, identified as Abraham Alade Olarotimi Onifade (41), Abayomi Aderinsoye Shodipo (38), Nosimot Mojisola Gbadamosi (31), and Adekunle Kabir (54), were all sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court in London on Tuesday. The Home Office revealed that the group was part of an organized criminal network that submitted fraudulent applications under the EU Settlement Scheme for Nigerian nationals between 2019 and 2023. The operation, which included the provision of false Nigerian Customary…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Both the federal and state governments, plans to spend N100 billion in finance to import electricity meters into the country amid metering gap challenges. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made this disclosure while addressing broadcasters in Ibadan, Oyo State recently, noting that this was under the Presidential Meter Initiative program. According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has been making efforts to close the meter gap in Nigeria, adopting various initiatives. “In the PMI, we have made good progress in sourcing the fund for this, and it is going to be by a combination of the federal and state governments. “Today,…
Ahead of the 21 September, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 125,928 of the 184,438 newly printed Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected in the state. The National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, made this disclosure in a statement issued on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 in Abuja. The PVC collection, he said, represents 68.3 per cent of the 184,438 new cards issued during the recent Continuous Voter Registration exercise. This marks the highest collection rate recorded by INEC since the introduction of CVR for…
The Customs Area Commander, Kwara State Customs Command, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, has disclosed that it generated N3.371b between June and July, 2024. Ojeifo also disclosed operatives of the command also intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana) hidden in fabricated compartments and other components of one DAF truck with registration number T-25750-LA. Ojeifo, who made this disclosure at a press conference in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Wednesday,28 August, 2024, added that the DAF truck was intercepted along Yamboa Axis of Bukuro in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on 3 July,2024 at about 1700hours. “While the search was…
The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. Recall that Iwuanyanwu, a businessman and politician, known for his significant contributions to various sectors of the country, died on 25 July, 2024. Briefing newsmen after the constitution of the committee, Uzodinma, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, said…
The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the immediate repatriation of a Zimbabwean cleric, Mr Eben Nhiwatawi, for allegedly violating immigration laws. This was contained in a statement by The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Kenneth Udo, stated this in statement issued in Abuja, on Wednesday, 28 August, 2024. The gazellenews.com recalls that the cleric was apprehended by operatives of the NIS on 24 August , 2024in Yola, Adamawa for allegedly violating immigration protocols. Udo said that the cleric arrived in the country on August 21, with a Tourist Visa (F5A) meant solely for tourism purposes. “However, it was discovered he…
The Yoruba actor reportedly passed on after battling a chronic ailment. His death was confirmed on Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on her Instagram page. She wrote, ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE We submit to God’s will.” His death comes two days after actress Sharon Okpamen died from complications after childbirth. Olorungbegbe was critically ill for months. He solicited financial support from Nigerians, the government and his colleagues as he reportedly needed an undisclosed amount of money to recover. Prior to the confirmation of his death, Daramola had a few days ago called on Nigerians to rally round and offer financial…
Members of the Ogun State caucus in the National Assembly have applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun’s developmental drive, especially in launching the state into a global aviation hub. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing Nigeria Customs Training School, located at the Gateway International Airport on Ilishan-Iperu Road in Ikenne Local Government Area, the Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Sen. Shuaib Afolabi Salis also commended the governor for influencing the siting of the Customs Training School in the state. Sen. Salis noted that the establishment of the institute is an indication that the state is on the right track, adding that the…
The weeklong activities marking the 2024 International Day of Youth in Lagos State ended on Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 with a grand march past and parade organised by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the ceremony held at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island, where he reiterated his administration’s support and commitment to harness the potential of young people in the State for sustainable development and prosperous future. At the ceremony, Sanwo-Olu announced the eight finalists selected for the third edition of Amplifier Business Clinic and Pitch Contest designed to equip 100 young entrepreneurs…
The Ogun State Government has congratulated the new Director General of the State Security Service (DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. The congratulatory message, which was signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade stated that the appointment of Ajayi, who has risen through the ranks to reach the highest point in the service, would immensely strengthen the security architecture of Nigeria. It commended President Tinubu for his inherent capacity for talent-hunting, saying the new Director…