As I reflect on the current state of affairs in Nigeria, I am compelled to express my deepest sympathy for the millions of citizens struggling to make ends meet. The recent removal of the petrol subsidy and the weakening naira have unleashed a tsunami of price increases, with rice being one of the hardest-hit commodities….
An Ibadan-based property development and engineering firm, Binatech Engineering Services Limited, yesterday turned the sod to flag off the construction of a state-of-the art storey shopping complex in Iseyin Local Government. The 32-unit shopping complex is located inside the council directly facing Iseyin-Ibadan main express way. In his opening remark, the Council Chairman, Mr. Rasaq…
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden on Tuesday called President Bola Tinubu on phone. The minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar said Biden called Tinubu at about 4 pm Nigerian time. According to Tuggar, the call which lasted for about 30 minutes had both leader conversing on the recent release of…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sued the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged threat to arrest, detain and prosecute him after his tenure as governor. Mr Sanwo-Olu, through his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, filed the fundamental right enforcement suit before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of a Federal High Court in Abuja. When the matter…
In a strong affirmation of its cultural heritage, the ITEM Union Abuja celebrated the New Yam Festival (Item Eri Ji) on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in the nation’s capital. The event, themed “Promoting Ilu Igbo & Showcasing Item Cultural Heritage,” drew a large attendance of members, distinguished friends and associates. Chief Iheanyi Kalu, President of…
The federal government has called on state governments yet to comply with the new National Minimum Wage Act and commence payment of the new N70,000 minimum wage to do so. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made this appeal on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, applauding the states…
Scores of demonstrators from Ondo stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the immediate redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, from the state. Waving banners and placards with messages such as “Mahmood: Redeploy Babalola Now” and “We Don’t Want a Repeat of Edo Fiasco,”…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Minister of Interior Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities. The party accused the former Governor of creating divisions within the party by establishing a splinter faction. According to the Osun APC, Aregbesola’s actions have undermined cohesion and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria National petroleum company (NNPC) has increased fuel prices in the country. The increase, which was made through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), now means residents in Lagos will pay N1,025 per litre, while those in Abuja will pay N1,060 per litre. This development comes after petrol prices…
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended one of its pastors, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello, and Deacon Oke Mayowa, from office over allegations of homosexuality against young people in the church. The church has also directed the Special Assistant to the General Overseer on Administration to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegation within…