The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike on Tuesday renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) after President Bola Tinubu. While speaking at the commissioning of the edifice by the Tinubu in Abuja, Wike said the ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre’ is a world-class structure requiring constant maintenance. He noted with…
Nine Chinese nationals have been sentenced to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud by a Nigerian federal court sitting in Lagos. The Chinese nationals were among the syndicate of 792 alleged cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud suspects arrested on December 19, 2024 in Lagos during a sting operation tagged “Eagle Flush Operation”…
The federal government is expected to forfeit $10 million from a World Bank credit due to audit shortcomings, delays in launching a national budget portal, and slow implementation of a revenue assurance system. The fund is part of the $103 million fiscal governance and institutions project (FGIP), a public financial management initiative financed through a…
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has described politicians moving from opposition parties into the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) as sinners seeking forgiveness. Dalung who spoke in Abuja disagreed with the postulation that politicians were trooping into the APC because the ruling party has performed well, “rather they are sinners, who…
Jesutega Onokpasa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lawyer, and prominent political commentator, has passed away. Onokpasa died on Monday, with news of his passing confirmed on Tuesday. Announcing his death on his X account, pro-APC advocate Okezie Atani wrote that the respected political figure is survived by his wife and children. He…
A 31-year-old teaching assistant died Tuesday morning after being stabbed by a 14-year-old student during a bag search outside Françoise Dolto Secondary School in Nogent, authorities confirmed. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was attacked with a knife and suffered critical wounds. However, emergency services rushed her to the hospital in “absolute…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki met with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State amid the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki’s meeting with Makinde is part of efforts to resolve the crisis in the PDP and reconcile all aggrieved members. Posting on X, Saraki expressed hope that PDP leaders may come together…
There is disquiet among political stakeholders in Bayelsa State following a strong indication that Governor Douye Diri is on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection will add to the misery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South geopolitical zone following the defections of Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has commended President Bola Tinubu’s government over its economic policies. Governor Otti led this out on Sunday while receiving lawmaker representing Abia North; Orji Kalu and Chris Adighije, a former lawmaker; at his residence in Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area. Recall that President Tinubu, on…
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has broken his silence for the first time in three years following the sale of the club after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich announced in March 2022 that he had no choice but to sell the club following accusations of ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, allegations that led to…