On this World Hijab Day 2026, with the theme “Unity in Hijab,” I celebrate the beauty of choice, faith, and identity of Muslim women. The hijab is a symbol of obedience, dignity, strength, and worship for many women, and a reminder that our diversity is a source of unity, not division. As a nation, may we continue to embrace mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and solidarity across all cultures and beliefs. Together, we are stronger. Happy World Hijab Day Her Excellency,Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CONFirst Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Author: The Gazelle News
By Olabode Opeseitan I. THE RISE By the time the sun rose on February 26, 2023, Peter Obi had become a parable. Not merely a candidate, not merely a man, but a vessel: of hope, of grievance, of generational yearning. In the eyes of millions of young Nigerians, he was the anti-politician: frugal, unbought, unbowed. He spoke in the clipped cadence of a technocrat, wielded spreadsheets like scripture, and promised to “move Nigeria from consumption to production.” In a country where politics often feels like a theater of betrayal, Obi’s ascension felt like a rupture in the script. He won…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of nurturing a healthy population for the holistic development of the Niger Delta region, stressing that the region needs a healthy people. Speaking during the Sickle Cell Health Promotion and Sensitisation programme at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, observed that Sickle Cell Disease remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, Dr Patience Ezugu, noted that the sensitisation programme was dedicated to…
Ikorodu Local Government recorded the highest number of registered members as the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to complete its e-registration exercise, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com can also report that Alimoso Local Government followed closely while Somolu Local Government came a distant third. As the exercise is expected to close on Saturday, 31 January, 2026, thegazellnews.com can exclusively report that Ikorodu has registered 59,117 members in the afternoon of Friday, 30 January, 2026. Alimoso Local Government follows closely by registering 58,300 members while Somolu comes a distant third with 37,657 members registered. Conversely, Apapa Local Government recorded the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos-based law firm, Kunle Owolabi & Co, has petitioned the Lagos State Police Command over what it described as an attempted kidnapping and intimidation of its client, Alhaja Oluwabukola Ikotun, by three men who claimed to be police officers, reports thegazellenews.com In the petition dated Friday, 23 January, 2026 and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Ikeja, the firm alleged that the incident occurred earlier that day at the client’s residence, where three hefty men wearing mufti, stormed her compound between 2pm and 3pm, calling out her name in a manner that caused…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola A Lagos-based lawyer, Charles Ugwuanyi, has called on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to intervene and call the Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP) to order over what he described as contradictory and harassing actions by the Lagos State Police Command in a land dispute at Peace Estate, Okota. Ugwuanyi raised the alarm while detailing the arrest and detention of his client, Alhaji Jamiu Raimi Olonade, a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) holder over a parcel of land on Idowu Rufai Street, Okota. He said the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 15 January, 2026, exposed…
The Ogun State Government and the World Bank Group have jointly invested over ₦5 billion in women-focused empowerment and livelihood initiatives over the past six years, Governor Dapo Abiodun has disclosed. The Governor made this known on Wednesday, 28 January, 2026, while receiving a delegation from the World Bank Group, led by its Vice President, Ms. Galina Vincelette, at his office in Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun said the investment was deployed through the World Bank–supported Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) and the state’s domesticated empowerment scheme, Oko’Owo Dapo, which was established after the success of the initial programme. According to him,…
Governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) has extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Pastor Gbenga Ogunleye, his Head of Media and Communications, describing him as a great pillar of support, whose loyalty, commitment, and strength within the Jandor of Lagos project can not be quantified. Jandor acknowledged Pastor Ogunleye’s immense contribution to the growth and stability of the movement, noting that his service has consistently gone beyond official duties. “Pastor Gbenga’s role in this journey has been deeply impactful. His dedication and steadfast belief in the vision have…
By Sunday Dare For a man who once occupied the office of Vice President under a constitutional democracy, Atiku Abubakar’s persistent inability—or refusal—to distinguish between democratic governance and military dictatorship is no longer ironic; it is alarming. His claim at the ADC event that Nigeria under Bola Ahmed Tinubu is worse than military rule was not a gaffe but a willful distortion of history and further slide into senile dementia. It insults the memory of Nigerians jailed, exiled, or killed under decrees and firing squads so that men like Atiku could enjoy today’s freedoms. To sanitize that era simply because…
On International Men’s Day, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all the men in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA who demonstrate unwavering resilience and strength in the face of challenges. As the quote so eloquently puts it: “To all the men out there who wake up and show up daily even when it’s hard” Your daily efforts, sacrifices, and contributions to your families, communities, and society at large are truly valued and acknowledged. May this special day serve as a celebration of your courage, perseverance, and dedication. Wishing all the men in Apapa-Iganmu LCDA a happy International Men’s Day!” …