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Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Discredit Him
Hon Obinna Aguocha, the representative of the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency in Abia State, has raised concerns about an alleged planned protest aimed at discrediting him. In a statement issued on Sunday, Aguocha claimed that the protest is being orchestrated by individuals who were defeated in the 2023 general election in the state. According […]
Hardship: I Am Tackling Nigeria’s Challenges – Tinubu.
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration was taking steps to tackle the numerous social and economic challenges bedeviling the country. The president made this statement on Sunday in Lagos at the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Annual General Conference. This is coming as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, […]
Ogun Disburse 100 Million Naira As Benefit To 86 Retired Workers.
The Ogun State Government has paid 86 retirees of Ilushin Estate Limited in Ogun Waterside Local Government area of the state a sum of N100 Million as their retirement benefits.Presenting the cheques at the rubber plantation, Ilushin, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, said the payment marked a new chapter in the Estate’s […]
Nigerian Woman Arrested In India For Allegedly Trafficking Illegal Substance.
A Nigerian woman, Faith Racheal, has been arrested by Indian authorities in Delhi for allegedly smuggling and supplying a substantial quantity of psychotropic substances. Reports indicate that Racheal was arrested on August 14 in the Mehrauli district of the capital city. Police found her with 3.87 kilograms of mescaline, a potent hallucinogenic drug valued at […]
Dangote Refinery Set To Commence Petrol Production In September.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is currently conducting test runs for petrol production, with expectations for full operations to begin by mid-September, according to a report by Reuters. The report Indicates that the timeline may be subjected to further delay based on notes on Wednesday by IIR Energy, an oil Industry monitor. IIR informed its clients that […]
Tinubu Swears In Kekere Ekun As New CJN, She Becomes The Second Woman To Hold The Position
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, with her formal confirmation still pending before the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the official register at 11:40 a.m. on Friday at the Council Chamber in the State House, Abuja. She succeeds Ariwoola, […]
Onyeka Onwenu Passes On At 72.
BREAKING: Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, dies at 7231st July 2024 Onyeka Onwenu By Tosin OyediranKindly share this story: Legendary Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died at the age of 72. She was said to have died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs […]
Tinubu Approves Youth Secretariat In Abuja.
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike said President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a mandate secretariat for youth affairs in the nation’s capital. Wike made the development public on Monday during an interactive engagement with stakeholders in the Bwari area council. During the function, the FCT Minister also called on the […]
Ifeanyi Ubah Unfulfilled Governorship Ambition, And How He Died Of Unsuccessful Tummy Tuck Surgery.
The desire to become the next elected Governor of Anambra State has been uppermost in the mind of Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, reports thegazellenews.com But with his sudden death in the early hours of Saturday, 27 July, 2024, in London, United Kingdom, the dream thus become stillborn. Thegazellenews.com learnt that the man who is representing […]
Breaking: NCC Orders The Reactivation Of All Blocked Lines.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has directed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all phone lines blocked due to non-linkage of National Identification Numbers to SIM cards. This disclosure was made in a statement on Monday by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka.