Garba Koko, a member of the house of representatives, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, announced Koko’s defection in a letter read on the floor of the lower legislative chamber on Wednesday. Koko represents Besse/Maiyama Yema federal constituency of Kebbi state….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the civil servants in Akwa Ibom State are in happy hour as Governor Umo Eno implemented the new minimum wage of N80,000, paying the increment arrears in bulk. The Governor had promised to implement the new minimum wage, which is N10,000 higher than the national minimum wage, after receiving the report…
Once again, the Nigerian gospel film industry is mourning following the death of gospel actress Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, popularly known as Flora for her role in the acclaimed movie series Abattoir. Flora, who captivated audiences with her performances, reportedly passed away on February 4, 2025, following a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December. The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent 50% tariff hike by telecommunications companies, calling for an immediate reversal to avoid severe consequences. Despite an agreement with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), telecom firms have proceeded with the increase, prompting NLC to issue a March 1 deadline for a total…
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu, has ordered investigation into a shocking altercation in which a student allegedly bit and physically confronted her lecturer. A spokesman of the school, Njelita Louis, said the management of the institution would impose the appropriate sanction on any of the parties found culpable….
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke On Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan has visited Ikirun, the local government headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government. The visitation is part of his local government tour across the state to strengthen grassroot and inclusive governance. Hon. Sulaimon paid homage to the Esa of Ikirun Land, Chief…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has officially parted ways with YBNL Nation owned by popular rapper Olamide Gbenga Adedeji. Asake made the announcement with the release of his latest single, “Why Love”, under his own label, Giran Republic. This move confirms that the talented singer has joined the growing list…
Founder of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has dismissed speculations that his aircraft was bought using church members’ offerings. In a trending video, reportedly recorded in 2024 but resurfacing on social media, Oyedepo clarified that the aircraft acquisition was an act of divine provision rather than financial planning, fundraising…
A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, identified as Safwan Fade, has been beaten to death by hoodlums in the Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State. Fadec, serving with the Federal University of Education in Pankshin, was reportedly attacked and beaten to death by a group of hoodlums who stormed a local…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Directorate on Wednesday arraigned one Precious Uzondu, on a two-count charge bordering on his alleged refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender. This was made known in a statement shared on the commissions X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. According to the charge, Uzondu, refused…