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2027: The Unseen Hands Against President Tinubu
By Abimbola Tooki By the time the drums of 2027 begin to sound loudly across Nigeria, one thing is already clear: this will not be a gentle contest of ideas. It will be a battle of wills, a war of nerves, and a high-stakes chess game played on a board where every move is watched, whispered about, and sometimes misinterpreted. Against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the unseen hands are already moving, some boldly, others furtively, like midnight thieves afraid of daylight.
Burst Pipe: Kebbi To Restore Public Water Supply - The Gazelle News
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has assured residents of Birnin Kebbi metropolis that water supply will be fully restored on Tuesday, 6 January, 2026 following the completion of ongoing repair works at the Dukku Water Works. The state Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Bello Abdullahi Kaoje flanked by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry and the General Manager of Kebbi Water Board, Alhaji Isah Arzika and Engr.
After Sleeping With 1,113 Men In 12 Hours, Porn Star Undergoes Baptism; Hints At Becoming Lesbian - The Gazelle News
British adult content creator Lily Phillips, who went viral for sleeping with 1,113 men in 12 hours, has revealed that she has been baptized. The content creator disclosed that she got baptized on Sunday, 28 December, 2025. “Baptized and feel like a new person,” she wrote online. Forget about all the nights I let rail me. New year, new me. 2026, happy new year.” A video of her getting baptised has been shared on the internet. “A day to remember forever,” Lily captioned her baptism video.
Obi And His 2027 Calculations
By Emmanuel Oladesu Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and serial defector, has jumped ship again. He has deserted the Labour Party (LP), which rescued him, gave him a refuge and offered him a platform to contest the 2023 presidential poll. His new abode is the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Siamese half of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on which platform he paired with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as presidential running mate during the 2019 poll.
Efforts to Revive Abuja-Kaduna Train Service: Progress, Promises, Struggles - The Gazelle News
By Muhammad Iskeel Abdullahi, The scene at Idu Train Station in Abuja reflects an institution actively working to recover from a challenging year marked by a major derailment in August 2025. Visible repairs, coordinated efforts among staff, and a clear focus on restoration indicate that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is genuinely committed to revitalizing the Abuja–Kaduna train service (AKTS).
Governor Seyi Makinde's Own Goal
By Simbo Olorunfemi From afar, Seyi Makinde strikes you as a gentleman. He comes across as an easygoing man, like someone ti’o lagbaja. He is one that you will look at and write off the possibility of a career in politics for. I wouldn’t have imagined him as one cut out for the hurly-burly of Nigerian politics, especially in a state like Oyo that requires a higher measure of street credibility than might be required in other states in the West.
Factional ADC Unveils Timetable, Guidelines for 2025/2026 Congresses, National Convention
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has released a comprehensive timetable and guidelines for the conduct of its congresses and national convention for the 2025/2026 political year, as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and reposition the party ahead of future elections. The guidelines are contained in a National Secretariat Circular dated December 30, 2025, and signed by the party’s National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe.
Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́ Cuddling a Dead Empire (2)
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, January 2, 2026) When he was a child, my immediate younger brother, Abiodun, had a piggy bank made of clay. It was a treasure prized beyond measure. Two adults working in my father’s construction company – Bisi Builders – Uncle Bisi Owolabi and Uncle Bayo, were regular visitors to our home at Lawanson Crescent, off Kayode Street, Onipanu, Lagos.
Zulum Hosts Kanuri Kinsmen from 10 African Countries - The Gazelle News
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Thursday, 1 January, 2026, hosted thousands of Kanuri kinsmen from across Africa as Maiduguri played host to this year’s Kanem-Borno Cultural Summit. The gathering attracted Kanuri delegates from at least 10 countries, including Ghana, Sudan, Gabon, Niger, Central African Republic, Senegal, Libya, Chad, Cameroon and Benin.
I Resigned As Finance Minister To Protect The Office – Kemi Adeosun - The Gazelle News
Former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that she resigned as a minister from the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari in September 2018 to protect the Office of the Minister of Finance. Adeosun made this known on Friday when she appeared on a Channels Television’s programme, Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, responding to the issue of her exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Adeosun-backed DashMe Stores Raise ₦500m For Vulnerable People, Orphanages To Expand To Ibadan, P'Harcourt, Kano, FCT
A former Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has revealed that DashMe Stores, a social enterprise she founded, has raised over ₦500 million to support vulnerable people and orphanages across Nigeria, while outlining plans to expand the initiative to Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Freedom of Speech, Not freedom To Lie: The Truth Behind the Anthony Joshua Incident
By Kayode Akinmade In Nigeria’s democratic space, where freedom of expression is rightly protected, a dangerous subculture has also flourished: professional blackmailers masquerading as bloggers. These individuals thrive on falsehood, sensationalism, and deliberate mischief, weaponising misinformation to gain attention, relevance, and money. In the process, they undermine public trust, endanger social cohesion, and threaten public order.
All Eyes on Judge Mavel Ruiz As Hearing Begins Over Jurisdictional Violations, Ex-Parte Dealings, and Absence of Mandatory Notice
In a case now echoing across Florida’s legal circles, Plaintiffs appear before Judge Mavel Ruiz for a pivotal hearing on their Rule 1.540(b)(4) Motion to Vacate a Void Judgment a motion that could unravel not just a case, but a courtroom. Hearing is scheduled to commence on Monday, 5 January, 2026.
Tinubu Lauds Hadiza Bala-Usman's Sterling Public Service Achievements on 50th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Results Delivery Coordination Unit (CRDCU), Hadiza Bala-Usman @Unknown user, on her 50th birthday, on Friday, 2 January, 2026. He described her as a dedicated patriot whose sterling public career reflects service, sacrifice, and commitment to national development.
New Year's Fatal Auto Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Highway Claims 2 Baby Girls, 6 Adults
Another fatal auto crash took place at the Lagos-Ibadan express way on New Year Day, Thursday, 1 January, 2026, reports thegazellenew.com The accident occurred around NASFAT inward Lagos and it involved a truck and a 18-seater commercial bus, thegazellenews.com reports. Thegazellenews.com recalled that the latest auto crash is coming three days after an earlier one involving a jeep and another truck at the Sagamu area of the same Lagos-Ibadan Highway.
Tinubu Speaks With AJ, His Mother After Tragic Accident That Claimed Two of His Trainers - The Gazelle News
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke by phone today, Monday, 29 December, 2025, with Anthony Joshua, the Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion, following the tragic accident in Ogun State in which Joshua was injured and lost two of his associates. “I spoke with AJ on the phone to personally convey my condolences over the death of his two associates. I wished him well and prayed for him. He assured me that he is receiving the best care in the hospital.
Read Full Reaction of Lagos, Ogun Govts on Auto Crash Involving Anthony Joshua here - The Gazelle News
The Governments of Ogun and Lagos States wish to confirm that British-Nigerian two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road traffic accident earlier today along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. The vehicle conveying a team of four reportedly collided with a stationary truck, resulting in two fatalities.
Ogun State Govt Mourns Victims of Fatal Road Crash Involving Boxing Icon Anthony Joshua
The Ogun State Government has expressed profound condolences to the families, friends, and associates of the victims of a tragic road accident involving former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, who narrowly escaped death on Monday, 29 December, 2025. The fatal accident occurred along the busy Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, within the Makun axis of Ogun State, and sadly claimed the lives of two persons.
Reflection on Finding Peace in a Chaotic World - The Gazelle News
By Oluwole Solanke, PhD, FCIB The world today is loud. News never sleeps, worries multiply, expectations rise, and life seems to move at a speed the human heart was never designed to carry. In the midst of this noise and pressure, many people search endlessly for peace, often in the wrong places. Yet the truth remains: peace is not found by escaping the world, but by learning how to live calmly within it. Peace is not the absence of problems; it is the presence of inner strength.
Safeguarding Local Governments from a Third Force - The Gazelle News
By Tunde Ogunmola Local governance in Nigeria has undergone far-reaching transformations shaped by colonial legacies, constitutional reforms, political transitions and persistent struggles over autonomy and accountability. Understanding these historical trajectories is critical to appreciating the complexities of grassroots politics and the practical challenges confronting effective local governance today.
NSCDC Nabs Three Suspected Infrastructure Vandals in Abuja
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory have arrested three young men suspected of vandalising public infrastructure in Abuja. The suspects were intercepted near the National Stadium area close to the National Hospital along Constitution Avenue during intensified patrols carried out as part of yuletide security operations.
Education Gets Highest Share as Zulum Presents N899.33bn 2026 Budget to Borno Assembly
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has presented an N899.33 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the largest allocation. The budget, titled “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth,” places strong emphasis on capital development, with over 61 per cent of the total expenditure devoted to capital projects, while recurrent spending accounts for about 39 per cent.
UN Secretary General Urges Global Reset as Military Spending Hits Record High
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world is at a critical turning point, urging global leaders to redirect priorities from war to peace as military spending reaches unprecedented levels. In his New Year video message, Guterres said the international community is grappling with deepening chaos and uncertainty marked by growing divisions, violence, climate breakdown and persistent violations of international law.
AFRIMA Unveils FalzTheBahdGuy, French-Senegalese Actress Liliane Maroune as Hosts of 9th Edition
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled Nigerian rapper and actor, FalzTheBahdGuy and French-Senegalese actress and media personality, Liliane Maroune as hosts of the 9th edition of the awards. The 9th AFRIMA, organised by the International Executive Committee of AFRIMA in conjunction and the African Union Commission in partnership with the Lagos State Government (Official Host City), is slated to hold from January 7–11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Companion Condemns Channels TV for Insensitive Report on Maiduguri Mosque Bombing
The Companion Muslim Group has to expressed shock and unreserved condemnation regarding the unprofessional and insensitive reportage by Channels Television of the tragic bombing of a mosque and the loss of numerous Muslim lives in Maiduguri on Christmas Eve, reports thegazellenews.com The Group’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by its National Amir (President), Imam Nojeemdeen Jimoh; and National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tunde Akanni, made available to journalists on...
Two Die As ex-World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Anthony Joshua Survives Ogun Road Crash
Two people were confirmed dead in an auto crash involving ex-World Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Monday, 29 December, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com however reports that the heavyweight boxing star was lucky to escape with minor injuries from the crash. The tragic accident, thegazellenews.com can confirm, occured at Makun area of the busy express road.
Anxiety Mounts Over ex-Gov Uduaghan's Health As He Reappears In Public For Family Xmas Party - The Gazelle News
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan who governed the oil-rich state between 2007–2015, has reemerged into public view in a private family Christmas photo that has sparked widespread concern over his visibly declining health. In the family picture, the 71-year-old ex-Governor is seen seated between his wife, Deaconess Roli Nere Uduaghan, and a standing family member, likely one of his sons.
Finance Minister Wale Edun Hails Renewed Commitment to Sports Development in Lagos
The atmosphere at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall was electrically charged on Boxing Day as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, who also doubles as President of the Nigerian Boxing Federation, Mr. Wale Edun, offered high praise for the fresh momentum evident in the administration of sports in Lagos State.
Tax Acts: Group Backs NASS on Re-gazetting, Describes Alleged Alterations as 'Baseless'
A coalition of civil society organisations under the banner of The Patriots has dismissed claims that the Tax Acts 2025 were altered after passage by the National Assembly, describing the allegations as unfounded and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, 28 December, 2025, in Abuja by Muhammad E. Dauda, the group said its independent review of legislative records showed no material discrepancies between the laws passed by the National Assembly and the harmonised versions of the Acts.
New Chapter in Nigeria's Counter-terrorism Effort: Analyzing U.S. Airstrikes, Security Implications
By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB On Christmas Day 2025, the United States conducted airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, marking a significant escalation in international involvement in Nigeria’s long-running security crisis. The operation, carried out by U.S. Africa Command at the request of Nigerian authorities, killed multiple ISIS terrorists and signals a potentially transformative moment in Nigeria’s approach to combating extremism.
Popular Nollywood Actress Allwell Ademola Dies At 43
Versatile Nollywood actress, Allwell Ademola, is dead, reports thegazellenews.com The versatile actress, loved for her flawless acting prowess died on the evening of Saturday, 27 December, 2025. Thegazellenews.com reports that the actress died at the age of 43. Thegazellenews.com learnt that Allwell reportedly slumped in her residence suspected to be cardiac arrest and she rushed to Ancilia Catholic Hospital in Agege where she later passed away.
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Tinubu Lauds $1.26bn Landmark Financing For Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Phase 1, Section 2
President Bola Tinubu has praised the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully closing $1.26 billion in financing for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects.
Group Faults EFCC for Disobeying Court Order on Bail For Malami - The Gazelle News
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi A group of youth in Kebbi state under aegis of Youths in Defence of Justice and Fairness has chided the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for glaringly using available power within its disposal to continue to detain former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Chika Malami.
Kami Empowerment Foundation Empowers Hundreds of Widows at Festive Celebration
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Cash gifts, assorted foodstuffs, and colorful Ankara fabrics were the order of the day on Sunday, December 21st, as the Kami Empowerment Foundation hosted a vibrant Widows’ Day celebration at the Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area. The event, which served as a beacon of hope for both registered and non-registered widows, drew participants from various communities across Lagos and Ogun States.
How U.S. Drones from Ghana Hit Sokoto Terrorist Enclaves After Nigeria–AFRICOM Intel Deal - The Gazelle News
Long-distance combat drones launched from a United States military facility in Ghana have neutralised a major terrorist build-up in Sokoto State following an intelligence-driven security collaboration between the Nigerian government and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), PRNigeria reports.
Nigerian Government Approved US Airstrikes - Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar
The Nigeria government has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu gave the go-ahead for the US strikes against terrorists in the country’s North-Western region. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, said this on Friday, 26 December, 2025, hours after the US Department of War and President Donald Trump announced the North American nation had conducted strikes against the terrorists.
Lagos APC Lauds Tinubu's 2026 Budget Proposal, Seeks Nigerians' Support For President; Full Statement Here
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) welcomes the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, particularly the proposed ₦5.41 trillion allocation to the security sector. This deliberate and unprecedented commitment once again underscores a government that is clear-eyed about Nigeria’s present realities and firmly focused on securing its future.
Anthony Joshua Knocks Out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Sixth Round; Nets $40m
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami early this morning. Two-time world champion Joshua made hard work of defeating his vastly less experienced opponent, but finally made his superior size and power count in the later stages of the eight-round fight.
Tinubu on 3-state Visit; To Spend End-of-the-year Holiday in Lagos
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States. While in Borno State, President Tinubu will commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal Government. He will also attend the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of the former Governor of the State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his heartthrob, Hadiza Kam Salem.
Akinsanya Unveils People-oriented Projects, Laudable Achievements In 100-day Scorecard + Photos
The Chairman of Igando-Ikotun Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, Mr. Lasisi Akinsanya, has showcased his administration’s achievements within the first 100 days of his second term, revealing extensive infrastructure development across the wards of the council. Akinsanya made this known while leading a delegation of council officials and journalists on a media tour of completed and ongoing projects across the LCDA.
Bauchi Govt Urges Peaceful Conduct As Tinubu Visits State On Condolence Visit
By Umar Usman Duguri The Bauchi State Government has called for orderly behaviour as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu visits the state on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com The appeal was made on Friday, 19 December, 2025, via a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Bala Usman Muhammed, Mukhtar Gidado.
Shell Celebrates Retirees at 4th Annual Golf Tournament in Lagos
Retired employees of Shell Nigeria celebrating a reunion at an annual golf tournament held in their honour by Shell Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) at the picturesque Lakowe Golf Course in Lekki, Lagos. A total of 47 former employees teed off at the 4th annual golf tournament and were joined by SNEPCo leadership led by Managing Director, Ronald Adams and his wife, Pleashette Adams.
Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, Others Lead 9th AFRIMA Sponsorship Line-up
The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), scheduled to hold from Wednesday 7 January, to Sunday, 11 January, 2026, in Lagos.
Lagos Leading Sports Enterprise, CitySports, to Give 1,000 Free Football Boots to Young Players
The Director General Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu has made public the initiative being championed by a leading Lagos Sports enterprise for the benefits of young talents in the state. He wrote, “yesterday at the Commission, we bridged the gap between intellectual interrogation and grassroots pragmatism.
Is Russia Afraid of a Free Press in Africa?
By Oumarou Sanou The recent reaction by the Russian Embassy in Abuja to opinion articles published in various media, even though it singled out THISDAY and The Sun, raises a question that should concern every African and especially Nigerians who value democracy: when confronted with uncomfortable facts and legitimate scrutiny, does Russia engage with evidence, or does it attack the messenger?
Northern Christian Youth Coalition Calls for Matawalle's Sack
The Northern Christian Youth Coalition (NCYC) has asked for the sack of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over what it described as “grave allegations” undermining the integrity of the nation’s security architecture. In a statement issued on Thursday, 18 December, 2025, by its National Coordinator, Jeremaid Hudso Bako, the group said the call was driven by the need to uphold accountability and restore public trust in government institutions.
Ogbomoso Palace Clears Air on 'Ogbori Elemoso' Film Narrative
The Palace of the Soun of Ogbomosoland has issued a clarification over allegations surrounding the remaking of the Ogbori Elemoso narrative, following claims credited to Baba Lere Paimo. In a press statement signed by the Media Assistant, Office of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, the Palace described the allegations as misleading and said clarification became necessary to forestall public misinformation and undue speculation.
Anambra Accountant-General Cries Out Over N750m Unaccounted Fund By MDAs
By Chuks Collins, Awka The Auditor-General of Anambra State, Mr Okocha Akosa, has raised an alarm that the sum of N750 million was missing and yet to be accounted for by the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2024 fiscal year.
Tinubu Presents N58.47tr 'Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, Shared Prosperity' To N'Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, 19 December, 2025, presented a landmark ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. Christened the ‘Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience, and Shared Prosperity’, the proposal marks a 6% increase over the 2025 estimates and seeks to stabilize Nigeria’s economy through aggressive fiscal reforms.
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