Uthman Olamilekan Bagbansoro

Some unknown gunmen have reportedly shot dead a middle-aged man, identified as Khalid Bichi, in Maitama area of Abuja, on Friday night. Gatekeepers News reports that Bichi, said to be an employee of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, was reportedly killed by his attackers just before 9 pm while he was out to get food. […]

The Afemai Coalition for Asue Ighodalo recently visited The Peoples Parliament, a diverse community at Audu Momoh Street Auchi to share their message of hope. Gatekeepers News reports that a message of an all inclusive economic development, a message of youth and women empowerment, of infrastructure development formed the fulcrum of their engagement. This body […]

Edo state, South South Nigeria, police command has arrested the father of a minor who was used for sensual content creation. Gatekeepers News reports that this was disclosed in a statement by spokesperson of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor. He said on learning of the situation, Funsho Adegboye, Edo police commissioner, ordered his officers to arrest […]

The University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, North Central Nigeria has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor. Gatekeepers News reports that the elevation, which was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, was sequel to the recommendations of the University Appointment and Promotion Committee. […]

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, in the 2023 elections Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party’s counterpart, Peter Obi has met behind closed doors in Abuja. Gatekeepers News reports that Atiku disclosed this in a tweet on his official X page. He said, “It was my honour and privilege to host @PeterObi today. -AA.” This […]

United Nations (UN) has granted Nigeria sovereignty over additional square kilometres of maritime territory. Gatekeepers News reports that Nigeria made the submission in 2009 through the high powered presidential committee (HPPC) on the country’s extended continental shelf project. Larry Awosika, a marine scientist and member of the committee, told President Bola Tinubu that the approval […]

Fresh wave of resignations has hit the Rivers State Government headed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara as five more commissioners, who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resigned from the governor’s cabinet. Gatekeepers News reports that those who resigned are Chinedu Mmom (from the Ministry of Education), Gift […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated three critical gas infrastructure projects in Nigeria. Gatekeepers News reports that Tinubu inaugurated the AHL Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP – 2) – which has a capacity of 200 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) — jointly owned by Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), […]

Emirates Airlines has confirmed its return to operations in Nigeria starting October 1, 2024. Gatekeepers News reports that the airline disclosed this via its official X handle Thursday. “We’re back, Nigeria! We’ll be resuming services to Lagos from 1 October 2024, and we can’t wait to offer unrivalled connectivity to Dubai and beyond to over […]

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has fixed May 24 for the opening of the student loan portal. Gatekeepers News reports that the Managing Director of the fund, Akintunde Sawyerr announced the development in a statement. Sawyerr said the opening of the portal for student loan applications marks a significant milestone in the current administration’s goal […]