President Bola Tinubu has announced the release of N570 billion to state governors to tackle hunger and economic hardship. The announcement was made during a televised address to the nation on Sunday, following nationwide protests against economic hardship. In addition to the N570 billion, the federal government has established an N200 billion Consumer Credit Corporation…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Rashidi Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has agreed to wear bearded crown. Recall that there was an Intense lobbying to persuade former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, to accept the beaded crown, as dictated for his status…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to suspend the #EndBadGovernance protests and embrace dialogue. During a broadcast on Sunday, the President assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on good governance despite the socio-economic challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation. Tinubu expressed pain over the loss of lives and properties in some states during the…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday ruled out the return of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) famously known as petrol. During a broadcast to over 200 million Nigerians after three days of unbroken nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests economic hardship, the President said the removal of subsidy on petrol was a painful but necessary decision he took…
The FCT Police Command on Saturday debunked reports alleging that its operatives killed a teenager during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja. Reports alleged that police operatives killed a yet-to-be identified teenager in Kubwa while protesting on August 3rd. But the Command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, issued a statement, saying its operatives are not responsible for…
Tragedy struck again in Imo State on Saturday evening when some gunmen reportedly shot dead the President-General of Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State, Hyginus Ohazurike. Six village heads from the autonomous community were also allegedly killed by the gunmen. An indigene of the community, who pleaded anonymity, told…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that some youths protesting against economic hardship in Kano State have taken to the streets, waving Russian flags and calling on President Vladimir Putin, to intervene over the crisis in Nigeria. Recall that angry Nigerian youths started protesting on Thursday, 1st of August , demanding better governance and an end to issues…
The organized labour has frowned at the brutal killings of innocent protesters by the security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police. Consequently, organized labour has called the appropriate authorities to fish out the trigger-happy officers for them to face the music just as it commended the officers who carried out their job professionally. A statement issued…
Fire has been reported on Akaso 4 Wellhead operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company 18 Operating Limited in Rivers State.you The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission confirmed the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Olaide Shonola, on Saturday. The incident, which has extended along the adjacent riverbank is reported to have occurred on…
After two days of demonstrations across the country, the #EndBadGovernance protesters at the Freedom Park, Ojota have vowed to mobilise for mother-of-all-protest in Lagos on Monday. They declared the venue of the ongoing protest will shift to the Secretariat of the Lagos State Government at Alausa in Ikeja. The protesters also lamented that they were…