Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode Ariwoola is scheming to install his daughter as a judge on the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, the country’s seat of power, Peoples Gazette learnt through documents and judiciary sources familiar with the process. Oluwakemi Victoria Ariwoola is the latest beneficiary of an active determination of the nation’s…
Family members of abducted pupils and teachers of the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure-Ekiti, have said that they gave tramadol, N15 million, and fried rice as ransom to secure the release of the hostages. Gunmen had last Monday ambushed the school bus conveying the pupils and staff to Eporo-Ekiti and whisked away five pupils…
The Ebonyi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services in rural communities by strengthening its partnership with the Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Foundation. This collaboration aims to address the primary healthcare needs of the people, particularly in maternal and child health services. In a recent meeting held at the state…
The news of the passing of Mrs. Patricia Añasi, the Clerk of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, has left the people of Ebonyi State in deep shock and mourning. Known as a dedicated servant and a champion of due process and good governance, her demise is a monumental loss for the state. In a statement…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reveals that over 50 percent of imported certificates of pharmaceutical products into Nigeria are are not certified. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made this revelation during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies held in Abuja. The certificate…
A rally to celebrate the Supreme Court victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in Ahoada West Local Government Area has been disrupted by youths alleged to be acting on the order of the Council Chairman. The programme was moved to another location where the Council Chairman later appeared to clear the air on…
Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, although the specific type has not been disclosed. The diagnosis came to light during recent treatment for an enlarged prostate, ruling out prostate cancer. The King has commenced “regular treatments” as of Monday and will be scaling back on public…
Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court Abuja has denied bail to five Port Harcourt-based men allegedly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. They were charged with terrorism offences by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The suspects were accused of burning the Rivers State House of Assembly Complex, amongst other…
Ifeanyi Ubah, a member representing Anambra South senatorial district in the National Assembly, has expressed gratitude to the electorate for ensuring victory for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) on Saturday. Mr Ubah made this commendation while reacting to the outcome of the rerun elections in Nnewi on Sunday. In the election rerun for Nnewi North/Nnewi…
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, says his principal, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saved Nigeria from economic recession in 2023. Onanuga disclosed this in his response to Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in the February 2023 election. Recall that the former Vice President, Atiku,…
