The Nigeria Police Force said its personnel have arrested two political thugs during an overnight raid at some locations across Edo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a press statement on Saturday. Adejobi stated that three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols and one locally made gun were recovered from the…
Jewish priests under the aegis of Unique Forum of Orthodox Judaism, have written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to release the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This is as Kanu’s family has raised fresh concern over his failing health, begging President Tinubu to grant him permission to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress said on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu betrayed organised labour, using the price of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, as bait. The organised labour stated that at the negotiation which informed the acceptance of N70,000 by the organised labour, President Tinubu offered the option not to increase the petrol price….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that his Presidency is driven by a desire to serve, not accumulate wealth. Tinubu also assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food and energy security, education and long-term economic stability. The President, who spoke…
The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants has agreed that the new minimum wage will be implemented from July 29, 2024. This was stated in a Memorandum of Understanding issued at the end of the committee’s meeting, which was seen by our correspondent in Abuja on Friday. The MoU reads: “The NSIWC…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a suit seeking to replace 27 allegedly defected Rivers State House of Assembly members. The pro-Wike lawmakers were said to have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Lifu held that the suit, instituted by the Action Peoples Party and marked…
There are indications of a spirited move by the National Assembly to fast track the necessary legislative process that would end the power of state independent national electoral commissions to handle local government elections. Tribune Online gathered that the brains behind the process hope to expeditiously work on the project as soon as members of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two women for “conspiracy and child sales.” The two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu were nabbed by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, which is an entry point into Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the state…
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has stressed the importance of maintaining romance in marriage, even amid spiritual obligations. In a message on his Facebook page, Adeboye revealed that he and his wife, Foluke, still use affectionate pet names when they are alone, highlighting that “anointing does not reduce…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that fire has gutted a filling station, Pinnacle Oil, belonging to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Reports said the station was reportedly set ablaze by unknown arsornists on Friday. Sources hinted that the arsonists came in a Toyota Corolla car and carried out the operation. Meanwhile, the Enugu State Commissioner of…