By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdukadir Mohammed has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a work-free day in the State to enable public and private sector workers participate fully in the golden jubilee celebrations. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, which was made available to Journalists yesterday night, the Governor described the 50th anniversary as a moment for reflection, unity, and renewed commitment to peace, development, and good governance. The statement explained that as part of the celebrations, residents are encouraged to plant at least one tree…
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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reaffirmed that the growing strength of the ruling party across the country is driven by grassroots acceptance, inclusive governance, and visible economic reforms, not merely by the defection of governors. Professor Yilwatda made this known on Trust Television (Daily Trust TV) during an extensive interview where he addressed key political developments, economic reforms, party discipline, security collaboration, and preparations for forthcoming elections. According to the APC Chairman, the party remains firmly focused on national development and consolidation of democracy. “We are riding on a highway. We don’t…
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has declared Tuesday, February 3, 2026, a public holiday across the state to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State. The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Monday, 2 February, 2026, by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, who said the public holiday is to enable residents to fully participate in activities lined up for the Golden Jubilee celebration. According to the statement, the anniversary marks five decades of Ogun State’s political existence, steady growth, and significant contributions to national development. The statement called…
Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ogun State as a moment of deep reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to sustained development. In a statewide broadcast on Tuesday to mark the Golden Jubilee celebration, Governor Abiodun said the milestone underscored five decades of purposeful existence, built on the vision, sacrifices, and collective determination of the people of the Gateway State. He recalled that Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976, out of the old Western Region, noting that the decision gave birth to a state founded on clarity of purpose…
By Lanre Adewole I know a few things, confidentially shared with me, about the drawn-out political and judicial (yes judicial) crises rocking my beloved Osun State I should not print here. Yoruba will say “gbogbo aso ko la nsa loorun” (not all fabrics are meant to be dried in the sun). The message therein is, as good as full disclosure is, there is something called circumspection. Even in this social media age of oversharing for clickbait, discretion should still remain a better part of valour. Yoruba will also say “ti eti o ba gbo yinkin, inu kii ba je” (it’s…
By Tunde Rahman Kano State, the bastion of progressive politics in Northern Nigeria, is going through a turbulent time. This turbulence has caused a tectonic shift in the state’s political map. Mallam Abba Kabir Yusuf, nicknamed Abba Gida-Gida by his numerous supporters, the only governor elected on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and a key lieutenant and protégé of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso – leader of both the party and the Kawankwasiyya Movement – quit the NNPP and the movement. His departure is a big blow to Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasiyya Movement. The seismic shift perhaps presents the biggest challenge…
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
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…