The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran has extended warm congratulations to the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a proud Itsekiri daughter, on her installation as Utukpa-Oritse, Light of God, of the Warri Kingdom by His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri kingdom. Dr. Adediran described the honour from the First Lady’s root as a well-deserved recognition of her lifelong commitment to public service, humanitarian advocacy, and the empowerment of women, families, and vulnerable communities across the nation. JANDOR noted that the conferment of the revered traditional title underscores…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Lebara Nigeria on its official launch, describing the milestone as a strong vote of confidence in Nigeria’s digital economy and its future as a leading technology and investment destination in Africa. Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is a significant economic driver, with a 5.78 per cent year-on-year growth in Q3 2025 and an overall contribution of over 14 per cent to the nation’s GDP. The President commended the leadership and partners of Lebara Nigeria, including Mrs Teniola Stuffman, the Chief Executive, for their commitment to expanding telecommunications access, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening the nation’s digital infrastructure. He acknowledged…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday, 26 February, 2026 declared that the compassion and sincerity of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, played a decisive role in his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that the Delta Governor spoke in Warri, Delta State, during the First Lady’s homecoming visit to Warri Kingdom, where she was received by the paramount ruler, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and conferred with the traditional title ofUtukpa-Oritse of Warri Kingdom, also known as Ugbone, meaning “Light of God.” The ceremony underscored the First Lady’s ancestral ties…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State University Muslim Alumni (LASUMA) has congratulated its distinguished member, Alhaji Ridwan Tunji Disu, on his appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. In a press statement issued on behalf of its Board of Trustees, Advisory Council, Executive Council and entire membership, LASUMA expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah and described the appointment as well deserved. The statement was e-signed by Dr. Abdul-Azeez A. Anjorin (MNYA), President of LASUMA. The association said the elevation of Disu to the nation’s top policing position reflects his professionalism, integrity, dedication to national…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has congratulated one of the institution’s alumni, Mr. Tunji Disu, on his appointment as the Acting Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, reports thegazellenews.com Disu’s appointment was announced by the Presidency on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026. In a statement issued on behalf of the Governing Council, management, staff, students and alumni of the university, Olatunji-Bello described the elevation as well deserved and reflective of the university’s enduring commitment to producing leaders of national relevance. The congratulatory message concluded with a reaffirmation of institutional…
Some prominent opposition figures, led by the ADC and NNPP, gathered in Abuja today and made reckless, spurious allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government. The opposition, particularly the ADC, has turned irresponsible political statements into an art form, all in a bid to attract cheap headlines and mislead the public. Working in cahoots with some civil society groups, the opposition has waged a relentless war of disinformation against the National Assembly and the administration, making false allegations in a bid to impose their will on Nigerians and the legislature, the arm of government constitutionally empowered to…
The Lagos State branch of the Lagos State University Alumni Association has congratulated the acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Ridwan Disu on his appointment, reports thegazellenews.com “We celebrate this achievement and pray for your continuous successes. “May your Leadership inspire and impact many in Nigeria Police Force to do right in their services to our nation, Nigeria. “May the Lord increase you in wisdom and understanding and grant you good health to excel outstandingly in this new role. “May Nigeria benefit immensely and uniquely all through your time on this exalted seat. “May Almighty Allah grant you discerning spirit…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, will pay a working visit to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen electricity service delivery. The visit is aimed at engaging the management of IBEDC on the urgent need to improve power supply, service efficiency, customer relations, and overall operational performance within Ibadan, Oyo State, as well as across the company’s area of influence, which covers Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Kwara and parts of Niger, Ekiti and Kogi States. During the meeting, the Minister is expected to review the company’s current service delivery metrics,…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has challenged Nigerian youths graduating from the nation’s universities to reposition themselves for the global job market, stressing that opportunities beyond Nigeria’s borders are more abundant and increasingly accessible than limited local employment options. Professor Yilwatda made this call while delivering the Convocation Lecture at the Combined 6th, 7th and 8th Convocation Ceremony of Akwa Ibom State University, with the theme “Leveraging Emerging Technology to Enhance University Education and National Development.”According to him, Nigerian universities, by long-standing design and structure, have largely operated within local frameworks, producing…
By Idowu Ajanaku While it is quite understandable that within the political matrix, forces- both fratricidal and forward-looking- play themselves out for either self-aggrandizement or for selfless and patriotic reasons, open hatred, deep contempt, or even intense disdain for political leaders bypolitical jobbers should be firmly predicated on unimpeachable facts and figures. Certainly not fixated on parochial sentiments. Unfortunately, itis against this dark backdrop that an unbiased response to the recent article titled: “Aiyedatiwa’s years of the locusts” couched with vile vituperation, casting undeserved aspersions on Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s person comes into view. Such sordid sentiment reminds one of a…