It is deeply troubling and frankly regrettable that representation in Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency has been reduced to a once-a-year appearance, timed conveniently with Christmas and New Year celebrations. The recent announcement of a ₦20 million donation by Akin Alabi, the Honourable Member representing the constituency at the National Assembly again exposes a recurring pattern…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi Olajide, has described the leadership and service of the Oyo State Governor as quintessential and deeply committed to the welfare of the people of Oyo State. Hon. Comforter made this statement while extending her congratulatory wishes to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi Olajide, has congratulated Christians across Oyo State and Nigeria as they commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, describing Christmas as a reflection of God’s love, humility, and sacrifice for humanity through Jesus. Hon. Comforter made the statement available to the press during her Christmas…
Renowned Islamic scholar, Ahmad Gumi, has instituted a criminal case against two Facebook users at the Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State over alleged criminal conspiracy and defamatory publications made in his name. The suit, numbered KMD/685/25 and filed on Wednesday, lists George Udom and Bello Isiaka as defendants, with Mr Gumi as the complainant….
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has claimed his team will not win the Premier League if they fail to find consistency. Maresca was speaking to journalists ahead of this fixture against Aston Villa this weekend. The Blues go into the game seven points behind Unai Emery’s men, who occupy third spot. Chelsea have not picked up…
Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Engagement, has extended warm Christmas greetings to His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the entire people of Osun State. ‎ ‎In his Christmas message, Hon. Sulaimon described the season as a profound reminder of love, peace, sacrifice, and renewed hope, values which,…
Fire has gutted the Great Nigeria Insurance House, Martins Street, Lagos Island, on Christmas Eve, and destroyed property worth millions of naira. No life was reportedly lost at press time as occupants and neighbours scampered for safety. According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred at about 5pm on Wednesday, Officials of the Lagos State Fire…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that two members of the Kano state house of assembly– Aminu Ungogo and Sarki Aliyu Daneji– have died. Ungogo, who represented the Ungogo constituency and chaired the house committee on appropriation, died on Wednesday after collapsing at the assembly complex following a brief illness. He was rushed to a hospital but was…
No fewer than five worshippers were killed, while 35 others sustained injuries on Wednesday following an improvised explosive device (IED) attack by a suicide bomber at a mosque in Gamborun area of Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident occurred at about 6:15 p.m. during Magrib prayers when the attacker detonated the IED inside the mosque, which…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced 41 properties to Abubakar Malami, the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice. GISTSMATE MEDIA understands that the properties — hotels, residential buildings, lands, schools, and a printing press — are scattered across Kebbi, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The properties in…