The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday, announced that interested aspirants for the Anambra State governorship primary would pay N50m to procure the nomination and expression of interest forms. The ruling party also released its primary election timetable containing activities and dates of the exercise. The schedule signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman…
The CEO of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat has regained his freedom after meeting bail conditions. On Monday, January 13, 2025, the Oyo State High Court granted bail to Hamzat; Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The trio are standing trial…
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday, March 13, wrote to the State House of Assembly, indicating his plan to represent the 2025 budget on Wednesday, March 19. In his letter addressed to the Speaker of the House, the governor said he would be ready to re-present the 2025 appropriation bill on the…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Dr. Salami Ibraheem Oladeji Dikko, has disclosed that the Oyo State Government has expended a total of #2.1 billion to subsidize transportation for residents across the state under the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) initiative. Dr. Salami Dikko made this revelation on Monday during…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Tinubu has paid tribute to his elder cousin Dr. Naheemdeen Ade Ekemode, who died at 80. In a tribute to the departed, the President shared memories of their childhood and honoured Dr Ekemode’s contributions as a gynaecologist who practised for more than 50 years. President Tinubu’s tribute to the memory…
A woman, identified as Sarah Ayinde, allegedly set her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in Iperu community in Ogun State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on December 12, following a minor disagreement between them. The PUNCH reports that a source revealed the dispute escalated, leading…
China is preparing to introduce what could become a groundbreaking development in reproductive science — a humanoid robot designed to host a fully functional artificial womb. According to the Indian Times, the project is being driven by Guangzhou-based Kaiwa Technology and is expected to be unveiled in 2026. The initiative aims to integrate artificial womb…
The Federal Government has approved ₦758 billion in bonds to offset long-standing pension liabilities, including pension increases owed since 2007. The Director-General of the National Pension Commission, Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Thursday in Yola at a two-day sensitisation workshop on the workings of the Contributory Pension Scheme for Employees and Pensioners in the North-East….
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denounced claims that it is involved in the admission process for higher national diploma (HND) students. A statement signed by the Spokesman of the board, Fabian Benjamin, said the board has no involvement, authority, or control over the admissions process for HND candidates. The statement added that…
The Netherlands has agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the embassy on Tuesday. The Dutch Minister of Education, Culture, and Science, Eppo Bruins, and the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Olugbile Holloway, will sign the transfer agreement on Wednesday (today). The statement noted…