GISTSMATE MEDIA recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a new national minimum wage of N70,000 into law on Monday, July 29, 2024, from the initial N30,000. This decision followed a series of negotiations where the Tripartite Committee, which includes representatives from Organised Labour, the private sector, and the federal government, failed to reach a…
Controversies are trailing death of 23-year-old man, Asher Christopher, inside a Nigeria National Petroleum Company(NNPC) office building located at Moscow road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. However, members of family the deceased said to be from Akwa Ibom state have called for thorough investigation into circumstance surrounding his death on Tuesday, 20th August, 2024. Father of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that at least 6 people are battling for life following an accident that occurred in the Enugada area of Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday. According to an eyewitness who spoke with PUNCH, the source said that a truck, suspected to have lost control, rammed into a vehicle, a commercial motorcycle and…
Over 1,000 women, including petty traders, vulnerable and persons living with disabilities from various communities across Anambra State, have received the recapitalisation grant of N50,000 each from Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme. The First Lady had on Thursday, unveiled a recapitalisation grant for 37,000 women petty traders across the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The suspect, described as a ‘young billionaire,’ was apprehended at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. Items…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reacted to allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing President Bola Tinubu of attempting to mortgage Nigeria’s future through the acquisition of OVH Energy by NNPC Ltd. In a statement titled “OVH Acquisition: The Facts, by NNPC Ltd,” the company denied any personal interest…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Thursday said nobody can accuse him of corruption as a public holder. Speaking during the Michael Okpara leadership lecture and award 2024 at the Musa Yar’ Adua Centre in Abuja, the governor advised public office holders to live within their legitimate means and desist…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says the federal government has consistently failed on its promises to address the lingering issues hindering the development of Nigeria’s universities. ASUU earlier issued a 21-day notice to the federal government for a nationwide strike. Emmanuel Osodeke, the union’s president, was at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture…
The General Overseer of Deeper Life Christian Church, Pastor William Kumuyi has called on Christians and Muslims in the country to ignore religious segregation and collaborate to change Nigeria for the better. The pastor stated that there was a need for the adherents of the two religions to see themselves as a people created by…
A State High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has barred the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting ward and local government congresses. Ruling on a motion ex parte brought before him, presiding Judge, Justice Godwin Ollor, restrained the defendants, APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje; Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola-Basiru, and the…