President Tinubu Approves New Federal Varsities For 2 Southwest States
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has given his assent to bills establishing two…
President Tinubu Approves New Federal Varsities For 2 Southwest States
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has given his assent to bills establishing two new federal universities. The institutions are the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State. The announcement was made by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, following the…
Abacha-led Forces Annulled June 12 Election Without My Authority — Babangida
Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida has finally broken his silence on the June 12, 1993, presidential election annulled by his regime. The election, described as the freest and fairest in the history of the country, was won by Chief MKO Abiola of the Social Democratic Party. In his newly released autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service,’…
Libya Deports 48 Nigerian Women, Two Children
The Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya has deported a total of 50 Nigerian national from the country. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the deportees consist of 48 Nigerian women and two children. They are deported with the assistance of Nigeria’s consular services and support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The repatriation operation…
Apple Unveils iPhone 16e, Pre-order Starts February 21
Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 16e, expanding its iPhone 16 lineup with a more affordable yet feature-rich option. Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e offers a blend of modern design and advanced technology, making it an attractive choice for a broader audience. This is according to February 19 release on the Apple news website…
FAAC Meeting Postponed As States, NNPC Dispute Over N1.7 Trillion Remittances
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday was postponed due to a dispute between states and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd over unpaid remittances. States boycotted the meeting until NNPC settles an estimated N1.7 trillion in revenues, which have been pending since the full removal of the petrol subsidy in…
Spain Court Convicts Ex-football Chief Rubiales For Sexual Assault Over Forced Kiss
A Spanish court on Thursday convicted former football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault over the forced kiss he gave star forward Jenni Hermoso and fined him 10,800 euros ($11,300). But the court acquitted him and the three other accused of the charge of coercion in the case. Prosecutors had sought a prison term of…
Explosion Rocks Rivers Oil Facility, Casualties Feared
A twin explosion on Wednesday night rocked two flow stations near the Cawthorne Channel off the coast of Bonny in Rivers State, raising fears of casualties. The blasts reportedly destroyed several facilities at the flow station, located around 30 nautical miles from Bonny’s coastline. The Cawthorne Channel is a major hub for oil and gas…
FLASH: Peter Obi’s Ally, Valentine Ozigbo, Joins APC After Dumping LP
A former governorship aspirant of the Labour Party in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has joined the All Progressive Congress. Ozigbo joined the APC on Thursday at his ward in Amesi area of the state, 24 hours after resigning from the LP. Ozigbo, who is aspiring to contest the Anambra governorship election, on Wednesday, resigned his…
BREAKING: I Regret Annulling June 12 Election – IBB Says
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, saying he would do things differently if given another chance. He said this during the launch of his autobiography – “A Journey in Service”, in Abuja, on Thursday. Speaking after, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo reviewed…
BREAKING: Drama As Akpabio Orders Senator Natasha Out Of Senate Chamber
A mild drama erupted in the Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Senator Natasha Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, from the chamber. The drama started after a report by Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno, who informed the Senate that Senator Natasha had refused to relocate to a new seat…
