Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 16 bye-elections across the state is “not optional, but imperative.” The governor made the declaration on Friday in Kaduna during the inauguration of the APC Campaign Committee for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, as well as the […]
The sacred city of Osogbo was a spectacle of colour, music, and spirituality today as thousands of worshippers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts gathered for the grand finale of the world-famous Osun-Osogbo Festival. The annual celebration — one of Nigeria’s most iconic traditional events — reached its spiritual and cultural peak with a sacred procession to […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from The Peoples Gazette Ltd. over a publication alleging the involvement of its Director-General, Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, in the purported abduction and forced resignation of a top NNPC official. The demand was contained in a letter signed by Chief […]
Today, we celebrate a patriot, a pathfinder, and a professor of purpose Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda as he marks his 57th birthday and begins a historic chapter as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). From the dusty classrooms of engineering to the commanding heights of national politics, Prof. Yilwatda has remained a […]
Exorbitant interest rates and policy inconsistencies have driven Ikeja Electric into receivership, according to the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). This revelation was articulated in a statement signed by the organisation’s Director/CEO, Dr. Muda Yusuf, on Wednesday. The CPPE statement expressed, “It is both perplexing and troubling that Ikeja Electric, […]
The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 55 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud during a strategic operation. The suspects were detained at K Hotel in the Itori, Ewekoro locality of Ogun State on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following reliable intelligence received by the Commission concerning […]
The Federal Government has lauded the prompt action taken by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in response to the national concerns regarding the recently published results of the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). Public anxiety arose over the recent WASSCE outcomes, especially in subjects where paper serialization was employed as part […]
Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the arrest and reported brutal treatment of activist Omoyele Sowore by the police. In a statement, Atiku described the incident as a “shameful abuse of power” and accused the police of pursuing a personal vendetta against Sowore. According to Atiku, Sowore’s only offense was speaking […]
Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prioritizing his personal interests over the lives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The militant group’s statement comes as Netanyahu’s government considers expanding military operations in Gaza, potentially leading to full military occupation of the Palestinian territory. Hamas alleges that Netanyahu’s plans to escalate […]
Captain Oluranti Ogoyi, a prominent female pilot with ValueJet and daughter of former Osun Central Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, has been suspended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) following a serious safety violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on August 5, involved a ValueJet flight piloted […]
