The Nigerian Police Force has announced the arrest of the armed robbers involved in the robbery incident that led to the death of Arise News Staff, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, reports thegazellenews.com Four of the robbers were arrested earlier while the rest were nabbed early Thursday, 9 October, 2025, while they were on their way to another robbery operation, thegazellenews.com reports further. According to the Police, the suspects arrested are: Shamsudeen Hassan ‘m’ from Malumfashi LGA Katsina state Hassan Isah ‘m’, 22 years from Zaria kaduna State Abubakar Alkamu a.k.a. abba ‘m’, 27 years from Musawa LGA katsina state Sani Sirajo a.k.a.…
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) hails President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for championing Nigeria’s ongoing technological renaissance – a bold and deliberate revolution that is fast transforming the country into Africa’s uncontested digital powerhouse. True to his lifelong commitment to visionary governance and innovation, President Tinubu is building on the same foundation he laid as Governor of Lagos State, where he first deployed technology to modernize governance, reform revenue generation, and enhance service delivery. Today, that legacy has evolved into a national digital masterplan driving growth, innovation, and youth empowerment. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Nigeria’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why his administration established the ₦200 billion intervention fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers, saying it became necessary to assist them in boosting competitiveness and addressing structural challenges. He said beyond the GDP growth of 4.23 per cent recorded in September 2025, the economic reforms spearheaded by his administration have started yielding tangible results across sectors, surpassing projections from multilateral agencies and indigenous economic experts. President Tinubu who stated this in Abuja on Monday, 6 October, 2025, when he officially declared open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit, noted that…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday anniversary, reports thegazellenews.com President Tinubu described Alake as a dependable ally, a consummate strategist, an outstanding journalist, and an accomplished public servant whose commitment to national development and good governance has remained unwavering over the decades. The President recalled his long years of friendship and partnership with the celebrant, noting his exceptional public communication and national development service. President Tinubu commended the Minister’s ongoing efforts to reposition the Solid Minerals sector as a significant revenue earner for Nigeria through…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month As women, mothers, sisters, and daughters, our health must remain a priority. Early detection saves lives, regular self-examination and timely medical screening are key in the fight against breast cancer. This month, let us raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage one another to take proactive steps for a better health. Let us work together to stay healthy. Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025. Her Excellency,Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CONFirst Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
By Michael Chibuzo As the countdown to the January, 2026 effective take off of two landmark Tax Reform laws gathers steam, wrong narratives and misconceptions about aspects of the new tax laws have also been on the increase. While some of the misconceptions are borne out of innocent ignorance, others are mostly from a place of political mischievousness. In this Explainer I will be addressing the misconceptions around the income tax provisions in the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025. Over the past couple of months, I have noticed the following misconceptions and wrong narratives around the issue of income tax, many…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State, reports thegazellenews.com According to reports gathered by thegazellenews.com, the facility is the first crude export facility to be built in the country in more than five decades. The project will be commissioned on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025. The landmark project, developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) in Ikuru Town, Andoni LGA, stands as the first wholly Nigerian-built onshore crude export terminal since the Forcados Terminal in 1971. Set to boost indigenous participation in the oil and gas sector, the…
On this glorious 65th Independence Day, I, Hon. (Pastor) Cornelius Oyefolu Ojelabi, APC Chairman in Lagos State, extend my warmest felicitations to all party faithfuls! Today, we celebrate 65 years of unity, and progress in our great nation. Reflecting on APC’s transformative impact in Lagos and beyond, our stewardship has yielded unprecedented growth, development, and innovation, making Lagos a beacon of economic prosperity. The Lagos State Government, under APC’s leadership, has consistently delivered on its promises, improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security. Our efforts have enhanced the quality of life for Lagosians, and we remain committed to their welfare and…
As Nigeria proudly marks 65 years of independence, the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates our nation and her resilient citizens. Today is not only a celebration of our sovereignty but also an opportunity to reflect on our past, assess our present, and chart a clear course for the future. At this defining moment, it is evident that Nigeria could not have asked for a better leader than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is the man for the moment – courageous, visionary, and determined to pull the nation out of the deep hole dug by years…
“Are you a politician, asking what your country can do for you or a zealous one, asking what you can do for your country? If you are the first, then you are a parasite, if the second, then you are an oasis in a desert”. 1925 Essay, “The New Frontier” Gebran Kalil Gebran. “My Fellow Citizens, ask not what your country can do for you – Ask what you can do for your country. “My fellow citizens of the world, ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of Man” January…