The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Team Nigeria to the just concluded 2024 Paralympics in Paris noting their stellar performance has shown the true meaning of perseverance, dedication and true sportsmanship. She stated this while receiving the athletes and their officials led by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh in her office at the State House, Abuja on Saturday, 14 September, 2027. She specially acknowledged the gold medalists: Folashade Oluwafemiayo who broke the world record at the para-lifting event and Onyinyechi Mark for their feat. “Today, we celebrate not just the medals, but…
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Operatives of the Kogi State Police Command have arrested four persons in connection to the alleged murder of a female student of the Federal University, Lokoja, the state capital The victim, a 17-year-old 100-level student of biology department, was allegedly kidnapped and killed by a 21-year-old man. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ovye-Aya, made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in Lokoja, saying that the main suspect, allegedly conspired with three of his friends, to commit the crime. “The Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), Kogi Command, on Sept. 11 arrested one…
As rescue operations continue across the affected areas in Borno State, State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of eleven decomposed bodies from various locations in Maiduguri, the state capital, Thegazellenews.com reports that the massive flooding in Borno State has caused a lot of damage leading to loss of lives and properties. Thousands of families trapped in Maiduguri flooded areas were evacuated to safer areas by the military, volunteers and other security agencies. The Supervising Police Public Relations Officer for the Northeast, SP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday, 13 September,…
Famous Nigerian singer, Portable has welcomed a baby girl with his 4th baby mama, actress Ashabi Simple. The baby is the actress’s second child with the singer. Portable’s third daughter from different mothers. Announcing the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post, the singer appreciated God for the safe delivery. “ZAzuu with a heart full of joy, we welcome our third princess to the world, I thank GOD for not shaming us Eyitayo Alhamdulilahi God bless you my woman I fly with you forever @ashabi.mohsimple_Mummy @fitilamihan_atandaogo iya newborn baby Akoi Blessings my beautiful princes welcome to the world. God bless the…
Tragedy has hit Nollywood industry again as actor, Big Larry passed away on Friday, 13 September, 2024 Popular movie producer, Stanley Ontop, announced the passage of the actor on his official Instagram page Sharing his picture, he wrote, “Nollywood actor Big Larry has just passed away. What caused his demise is yet to be known. May your soul rest in peace, Big Larry. Nollywood, Asaba mourns.” Thegazellenews.com recalls that Nollywood has lost dozens of practitioners since January 2024, including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Sisi Quadri, Ganiyu ‘Ogunjimi‘ Oyeyemi and Junior Pope. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), in May 2024,…
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Ohemaa Mercy, has spoken of the divine guidance that led to her decision to divorce her husband, Mr. Twum-Ampofo. In an interview with Cookie Tee on TV3, Ohemaa Mercy revealed that the separation was not a sudden decision but one grounded in deep reflection and prayer. Ohemaa Mercy explained that she sought God’s guidance before making the final decision, emphasizing that she was committed to doing the Lord’s work and knew that marriage was hindering it. She stated, “I didn’t just get up one day and decide to divorce my husband. I took it to God…
The family of late MKO Abiola, is currently embroiled in crisis following alleged fraud in one of his oil assets, Summit Oil Company Ltd. Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola was the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election, regarded as the freest and fairest election in Nigeria. The election was however annuled by the military junta headed by General Ibrahim Babangida. Abiola died in detention trying to reclaim the mandate given to him by the Nigerian people. Since his death, there has been no love lost among his children with the children of Abiola’s first wife, Simbiat,…
In a decisive blow against armed banditry, troops from Operation Hadarin Daji have eliminated four notorious bandit kingpins in Zamfara State, according to PRNigeria reports. PRNigeria reports that the eliminated criminals identified as Ibrahim Nagure, Lawali Dodo, Kadiri, and Jambaleri—were taken down following the successful operation that culminated in the neutralization of Halilu Sububu, a prominent orchestrator of terrorist activities in the North West. Simultaneously, military forces apprehended another wanted terrorist kingpin, Hosseini Osman, in Plateau State. Osman was captured in Ganawuri village, located in the Riyom local government area, where he confessed to masterminding numerous deadly attacks across the…
I received with shock, utter disbelief and despair, but gratitude to God for a life well spent, the report of the ascension to the great beyond of Owa Obokun Adimula, the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II. It is the end of an inimitable and unforgettable era. Oba Aromolaran was the quintessential monarch – regal, majestic, intellectually sound, wise, discerning and decisive. He had a compelling personality and personified kingship. With his sterling education and sagacity, he uplifted the throne and the institution of his fathers. He kept his head high even in an era of…
The University of Ibadan Don and Ijesha Prince, Dr Adeniran Aluko, has described the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as a worthy example to follow in contemporary society. Aluko, an associate professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, is the Director of the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies. The international authority in peace and war studies lamented that Oba Aromolaran departed at a time when the nation needed guidance and wise mentoring. He said, “Oba Aromolaran did not allow partisan interests to humiliate the traditional institution. He was fair and impartial and a father to all,’ he said, adding that…