Former Governor of Abia State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare the late Chief MKO Abiola one of Nigeria’s presidents posthumously. Kalu said Abiola’s portrait should also be hung among the portraits of Nigerian presidents. He spoke at the National Assembly on Tuesday against the background of the recent…
The Senate has referred Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for disciplinary review following a dispute over seating arrangements in the chamber. The committee, chaired by Senator Neda Imaseun, has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit its findings. The decision was reached after a voice…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and…
The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed Oba Oladipo Olaitan as the new leader of the group. This was contained in a communique issued after its monthly general meeting held at the lsanya Ogbo, in Ogun state, the country home of its late leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. The Meeting was attended by delegates from…
A Lagos Magistrate Court has exonerated Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, of any involvement in the death of singer Aloba Oladimeji llerioluwa, also known as Mohbad. This verdict was delivered by Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje on February 25, following the legal advice of the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) Lagos. According to the magistrate,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that the registration deadline for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) remains March 8, with no plans for an extension. The Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, stressing that the registration window, which commenced on Feb….
Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has survived a car accident and is currently receiving treatment. The 31-year-old artiste shared photos on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, showing the wreckage of his vehicle and himself lying in a hospital bed. The images confirmed that he had made it out alive following the…
The Finnish Immigration Service has officially opened applications for the 2025 Finland Seasonal Work Permit, providing foreign nationals with the chance to secure temporary employment in the country’s agriculture, forestry, and tourism sectors. The permit allows migrant workers to take on seasonal jobs in Finland for up to nine months within a 12-month period, creating…
An hit-and-run accident on Monday afternoon claimed a 12-year-old student while her 15-year-old sister sustained serious injuries. The accident occurred around 3:35 p.m. at Ogundare Bus Stop along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway when an unidentified driver, recklessly speeding on the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane, struck the two pedestrians as they made their way home from…
The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged,…