The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of the newly elected Assistant Publicity Secretary of the party in Lagos State, Mr. Yesiro Karamo, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com had earlier reported the death of Karamo on Thursday, 5 March, 2026. Professor Yilwatda described the news of Karamo’s death as shocking and deeply painful, particularly coming only hours after he was elected to serve the party during the Lagos State APC Congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan. The APC National Chairman extended his heartfelt condolences to the Governor…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com report that the Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. POSTINGS OF NON-CAREER AMBASSADORS / HIGH COMMISSIONERSS/N NAME MISSION APPROVED SENATOR GRACE BENT: LOME-TOGO SEN. ITA ENANG: SOUTH AFRICA IKPEAZU VICTOR: SPAIN NKECHI LINDA UFOCHUKWU: TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL MAHMUD YAKUBU: QATAR PAUL OGA ADIKWU: THE VATICAN CITY HOLY SEE VICE ADMIRAL IBOK-ETE EKWE IBAS: THE PHILIPPINES MR. RENO OMOKRI: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO HON. (ENGR.) ABASI BRAIMAH (FMHR): BUDAPEST, HUNGARY MRS. ERELU ANGELA ADEBAYO: PORTUGAL BARR. OLUMILUA OLUWAYIMIKA…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with former President and Elder Statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 89th birthday on Thursday, 5 March, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com. The President rejoiced with Chief Obasanjo, whose towering influence in the country, Africa, and beyond is significant. President Tinubu noted that the courage and sacrifices of the Elder Statesman, who previously served the nation as military Head of State from 1976 to 1979, handing over power to a civilian president in 1979, and later as the first civilian President in the Fourth Republic, 1999-2007. President Tinubu affirmed the historic experiences of the former leader, including…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026, in Abuja, said the implementation of new tax reforms will eliminate the burden of multiple levies and charges on small businesses and low-income earners in Nigeria, thereby helping to reduce poverty. Shettima noted that the planning and implementation of the tax reforms were carefully designed to improve livelihoods, contrary to the claims of political detractors. The Vice President spoke on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the interfaith breaking of fast for Ramadan and Lent held at the State House. Attendees included members of the Federal Executive Council, the Central Bank…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been made aware of reports claiming that the State Chairman has recalled all SLGs and supervisors to Acme in connection with directives allegedly issued at the Villa. We wish to categorically state that this report is false, misleading, and clearly intended to create unnecessary tension within our party and among the public. At no time did the State Chairman issue any such directive, nor is there any emergency meeting scheduled as being speculated. The Lagos APC remains a disciplined, transparent, and law-abiding political party, guided strictly by due process…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister of State, her third portfolio in the administration. President Tinubu conveyed the nomination of Oyedele to the Senate for confirmation in a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, thegazellenews.com reports. Until President Tinubu nominated him as a Minister, Oyedele from Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State, was the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, which overhauled…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased the number of trips on the Abuja–KadunaTrain Service (AKTS) in response to growing passenger demand on the corridor, reports thegazellenews.com. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Corporation, Calistus Unyinmadu, disclosed this on Tuesday, 3 March, 2026, via a press statement issued in Abuja. According to him, the new timetable takes effect from Friday, 7 March, 2026, and is aimed at providing more travel options,enhancing operational flexibility, and strengthening service delivery on the busy route. “The corridor had earlier experienced operational disruptions following the March 28, 2022 bombblast and the August 26, 2025…
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the current Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi is set for a second term in office, reports thegazellenews.com. The congress for the state chapter of the APC to pick a new set of executive members takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the leaders of the party have reached a consensus that Ojelabi should return as the Chairman of the party, thegazellenews.com learnt. “Apart from the usual complaints arising from the primaries of the party for the…
The Nigeria Police Council on Monday, 2 March, 2026, unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Inspector-General of Police, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026, reports thegazellenews.com The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day. The Council’s meeting, which took place at the State House, was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and had in attendance Vice President Kashim Shettima, state Governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with the constitution.…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way. By Dionne Searcey reported from Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos, Nigeria. Feb. 27, 2026 The richest man in Africa works from a construction trailer in a dusty parking lot. The billionaire, Aliko Dangote, said he once had multiple homes in several countries, a nightlife of fancy parties, a Rolls-Royce and a Ferrari. Then, roughly two decades ago, he got serious about industrialization, he said. Mr. Dangote, now 68, said he sold the cars and the homes abroad and built sugar refineries.…