The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged the management and staff of Opay to make compliance with existing regulations a watchword to ensure business integrity and block avenues for money laundering and fraudulent practices. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday, December 11, 2025, when…
The Pacesetter Transport Service (PTS), Oyo State, is delighted to announce the maiden edition of Transport Fest 1.0, an electrifying year-end celebration set to hold on Friday, 19th December 2025 at the Engr. Seyi Makinde Terminal, Oyo State Transport Park, Eleyele, Ibadan. Speaking on the initiative, the Chairman/Sole Administrator of PTS, Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Salami…
The Peoples Democratic Party has confirmed the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that the deputy governor died on Thursday at FMC Yenagoa hospital, aged of 60. The deputy governor reportedly collapsed in his office in Yenagoa on Thursday, December 11, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., and was…
Omonia goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho and Trabzonspor striker, Paul Onuachu, have been recalled to the Nigeria national team, while Maduka Okoye and Tolu Arokodare have been left out of the Super Eagles’ final 28-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle released his final squad for the tournament, naming three…
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, and Ali Ndume, the Borno south lawmaker, engaged in a heated exchange on Thursday during the screening of Reno Omokri, an ambassadorial nominee. The drama started after Ndume cautioned Oshiomhole for attempting to speak when a motion on the floor had not been seconded. “The procedure is that there…
Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to…
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, is reportedly dead. It was gathered that the deputy governor died on Thursday at hospital at the age of 60. The deputy governor reportedly collapsed in his office in Yenagoa on Thursday, December 11, 2025, around 1:30 p.m., and was immediately rushed to the Federal Medical Centre…
Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down, allegedly disappearing with millions of naira belonging to investors just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact number remains…
Emmanuel Adeyemi, career ambassadorial nominee of President Bola Tinubu, stumbled during senate screening on Wednesday after he failed to name one of the three senators representing Ekiti state. Adeyemi, a deputy director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, impressed the Senate committee on foreign affairs with his academic and diplomatic credentials before faltering during questioning….
The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Cross Rivers state chapter has eulogized the former Governor of the state, Chief Clement Ebri on occasion of his birthday. Celebrating with Chief Ebri on his birthday, PMAN Cross Rivers Governor l, Hon. Prince Emmanuel Effiom Aka Rebreed said the former Governor is a dedicated leader who…