President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic diplomacy drive has received a boost as the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, hosted high-level envoys from the Netherlands, Russia, Mexico, and China in Abuja. In a statement on the Presidency’s official X handle, the meeting was described as a strategic step in advancing Nigeria’s global economic integration,…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his family members are being held hostage at the Government House, Port-Harcourt, by a contingent of heavily armed soldiers Tuesday night, Peoples Gazette has learnt. The development comes moments after President Bola Tinubu invoked Section 180 of the Nigerian Constitution to proclaim a state of emergency in Rivers. The Nigerian leader…
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has suspended two community heads, otherwise known as Mogaji, over alleged land grabbing offence. Also, the offence has attracted the removal of their traditional beads. The suspended Mogaji are: Mogaji Kukula, Kamorudeen Kolawole of Kukula family, Oke-Ofa, Baba Isale in Ibadan North East Local Government and Mogaji…
The Police have confirmed that gunmen who attacked people preparing for a burial ceremony in Ihiala community of Anambra State on Monday killed a total of nine people, including two security operatives. Spokesperson for the Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the two security operatives were…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced his first provisional squad as Nigeria prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Chelle has named a 35-man squad, which includes experienced players and a number of fresh talent. Captain Ahmed Musa makes a return alongside vice-captain William Troost-Ekong and midfielder Joe…
Security has been tightened across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the planned hunger protest commences today. Meanwhile, state governors and the federal government have appealed to protesters to conduct themselves peacefully if they decide to hit the streets for demonstration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George…
The Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has disowned a trending social media report linking him with a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the continued detention of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in a statement signed by his Media…
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed his concern on the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State. A statement from his office said, ”In the light of this development, he has called upon security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state.” Matawalle emphasised…
Five persons have lost their lives while six others were critically injured in a road mishap that occurred along old Oyo/Ogbomoso road. The accident which occured Friday night involved articulated vehicle and a commercial Sharon bus. The articulated vehicle, as reliably gathered lost control at Oolo community in Oriire local government area and ran into…
Rivers State House of Assembly has accused the state Governor, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement especially the aspect requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Assembly called on members of the public to compel the governor to sincerely follow the established due process in presenting the…
