The 11MW Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant (IBHP) commissioned on December 6 by Governor Seyi Makinde to boost power generation and supply for sustainable energy in the state has taken off. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, saying the whole of the Oyo…
As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Founder and President of TOOL Community Development Initiatives, Mrs. Titilope Oguntade Oladele, has sent a message of celebration to all the people of Ibarapa and the nation as they celebrate Christmas. The President’s message was contained in a statement on Wednesday in…
Tragedy visited Plateau state on Monday evening as three persons lost their lives while four sustained degree of injuries as a trailer rammed into a tricycle. The incident happened along Farin Gada road in Jos North. Peter Yakubu, spokesperson of the state command of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), and Nura Ussaini Magaji, State…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help…
During the Christmas season, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, you find red and green colours everywhere. From the twinkle of Christmas lights to Santa’s suit and the decorations that fill our homes, you wonder why the read and green colours, out of all the possibilities, became the official symbols of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have called for price adjustments…
Christmas in Nigeria is a time for love, joy, and the kind of chaos that only Nigerians can deliver. It’s a day filled with laughter, family drama, and lots of food. Christmas in Nigeria is like no other; a melting pot of personalities that make the holiday unforgettable. From the food lovers to the fashionistas,…
A freelance journalist and a human rights activist, Oshibanjo Oluwatosin popularly known as TMC News has been released from Ijebu-Ode correctional centre. TMC was detained by the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun state after he was alleged of kidnapping self, and spreading false information on October 13, 2024. He was then charged and remanded in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kano Sector Commander, Umar Matazu, revealed that road traffic accidents in Nigeria cause more fatalities than terrorist and bandit attacks. During a courtesy visit to the new leadership of the Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday, Matazu highlighted…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has extended heartfelt Christmas and New Year wishes to Nigerians, urging them to remain hopeful and committed to building a better nation despite the challenges of the past year. In his Christmas message, issued head of his…