GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Gombe State, has prohibited its staff members from trading cryptocurrency during work hours. This was contained in a viral circular dated September 18, 2024 signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular was obtained by PUNCH correspondent on Friday. Our…
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, said yesterday that water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, has been released into Rivers Niger and Benue. Consequently, the agency warned Nigerians resident in floodplains to relocate immediately to safe spaces in anticipation of attendant floods that annually come with the release of water from the dam. The…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, Kennedy Iyere, has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election, citing a desire to serve Nigeria at a higher level and address pressing social and economic challenges, particularly the food crisis. In a statement announcing his decision, Iyere highlighted his commitment to…
A devastating incident occurred in Marika village, Kiyawa Local Government, Jigawa, where a 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, committed suicide by hanging himself. According to eyewitnesses, Adamu’s lifeless body was discovered in a classroom at Miftahul Khairat Islamiyya and Primary School Gurdiba on Thursday. Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident, stating that preliminary…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. This Nigeria news platform understands that Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume…
Twenty nine suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC said in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, the Emir of Minna has stated that the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians were inherited from the Buhari administration. He made this assertion during a sensitisation event on federal government intervention programmes organised by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, held in…
The Police confirmed a young man identified as Alex on Thursday allegedly kidnapped a young lady and kept her in the popular Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja. According to a trending video on social media, Alex was seen with the lady in a room with management of the hotel and an officer of the Nigeria…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that an unidentified lady has been rescued from suspected ritualist at an undisclosed hotel in Abuja. According to a viral video on social media, the screaming of the lady in the night attracted the attention of the hotel staff who forcefully opened the door. The man in question had already stripped the…