The Kano State Government has directed all 44 local government areas (LGAs) to contribute N15.2 million each, totaling N670 million, for the procurement and refurbishment of vehicles for the Kano Emirate Council under the leadership of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. A letter dated March 25, 2025, which has recently surfaced on social media, revealed that…
A Department of State Security Service investigator, on Tuesday, told the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that Tukur Mamu was offered a N50 million share by Shugaba, the leader of the terrorist group that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train in 2022. The DSS operative, who testified as the sixth prosecution witness in the…
The Super Eagles received a major boost in their World Cup qualifying campaign after FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding an ineligible player. FIFA confirmed that South Africa must forfeit their March 21, 2025, qualifier against Lesotho after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was selected despite being ineligible. As a result, Lesotho has been…
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer Bolaji Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, was laid to rest in Ibadan, Oyo State, days after his death on April 19 following a brief illness. He was 50 years old. The final rites began on Wednesday with a funeral service and lying-in-state held at the Hall of Grace, Jogor Centre,…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has felicitated with All Progressive Congress (APC) National youth leader, Hon. Dayo Israel on occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message released by Hon. Khadijat media team and sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, the President’s aide hailed Hon. Dayo’s exceptional leadership….
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for prosecution after allegedly beating his girlfriend to death at Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of Lago state. Lagos Police Commandâs spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday in Lagos. He said that the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 p.m. Hundeyin said that…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to national unity, assuring Christian communities in northern Nigeria of his administrationâs dedication to fairness and inclusivity across all faiths. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with Christian…
Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have won round one in the series of petitions challenging their declaration as winners of the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. A petition instituted against them by the Action Alliance (AA) and one Adekunle Rufai Omoaje was thrown out by the Edo State…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja Kogi State capital has set aside an earlier ruling that restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving the recall process initiated by constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Federal High Court in a landmark judgement delivered in Lokoja on Friday affirms…
As Washington, D.C. prepares for President Donald Trumpâs second inauguration on January 20, Pastor William Kumuyi, one of Christianityâs most influential leaders, will be in attendance. This was revealed in a statement by A. Larry Ross Communications, a U.S.-based communications outfit. The founder and General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), Kumuyi leads one…
