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Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Comforter, Celebrates International Women’s Day, Advocates For Gender Equality

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Oyo State lawmaker, Hon. Comforter, has joined women across the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), emphasizing the importance of gender equality, women’s empowerment, and increased female representation in leadership. In a statement released to commemorate the occasion, Hon. Comforter lauded the contributions of women in various sectors, acknowledging their resilience, hard work, and…

Police Arrest Student For Unlawful Possession Of Firearms

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The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old 300-level student of the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for unlawful possession of firearms. In a statement released on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the police recovered three locally made pistols and one English…

VIDEO: Soludo Bans Loud Preaching In Anambra Markets, Imposes N500,000 Fine

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago03 mins

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a stern warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo stated that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday…

Viral Video: You’re Very Ugly, Ronaldo Tells Lookalike Fan

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago02 mins

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines after bantering with his lookalike fan. The all-timeleading goal-scorer in football told the fan on Friday at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that he was “very ugly”. The video of the conversation has gone viral. Ronaldo was alongside his teammates, near the touchline, doing…

Rivers State Electoral Commission Officials Resign (Photos)

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago02 mins

Some officials of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) have resigned from their positions, citing ongoing challenges within the commission and the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified the local government elections held on October 5, 2024. The Supreme Court had recently annulled the elections, ruling that they did not comply with electoral guidelines….

2027: Atiku Support Groups From 19 Northern States Join APC

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago05 mins

Ahead of 2027 Presidential election, strong indications have emerged that there will be political realignment from the North as support groups of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar from the 19 Northern States have dumped the PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Chairman…

N700 Billion Fraud: “Leave Udom Emmanuel Alone”, PDP Blows Out

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago04 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio to stop targeting former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, and instead focus on the challenges facing him in the Senate. Recall that GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Udom Emmanuel, a former governor of Akwa Ibom, was arrested by operatives of the Economic and…

Pro-Wike Lawmakers Issue New Ultimatum, Warn Fubara

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago011 mins

The political crisis in Rivers State took a fresh turn on Friday when lawmakers loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, cautioned Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the leadership of the State Independent Electoral Commission over the 2025 Appropriation Bill and the conduct of the October 5, 2024 local government election. While…

Rivers Crisis: Tension As Fubara’s Commissioners, Election Agency Sue Lawmakers

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago016 mins

The authority of the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly to reverse Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appointment of 19 commissioners is now a subject of litigation at the State High Court. The commissioners, whose appointments were cleared by four supporters of the governor in the assembly, are asking the court to restrain the lawmakers from…

Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise

GISTSMATE 014 weeks ago06 mins

President Bola Tinubu has rejected a proposed N942 billion budget from the National Population Commission (NPC) for the upcoming national housing and population census. Sources familiar with the discussions revealed that Tinubu insisted on cutting costs and suggested using members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the exercise. During a meeting at the…

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Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Comforter, Celebrates International Women’s Day, Advocates For Gender Equality

Police Arrest Student For Unlawful Possession Of Firearms

VIDEO: Soludo Bans Loud Preaching In Anambra Markets, Imposes N500,000 Fine

Viral Video: You’re Very Ugly, Ronaldo Tells Lookalike Fan

Rivers State Electoral Commission Officials Resign (Photos)

2027: Atiku Support Groups From 19 Northern States Join APC

N700 Billion Fraud: “Leave Udom Emmanuel Alone”, PDP Blows Out

Pro-Wike Lawmakers Issue New Ultimatum, Warn Fubara

Rivers Crisis: Tension As Fubara’s Commissioners, Election Agency Sue Lawmakers

Tinubu Rejects N942 Billion Census Budget, Proposes Use Of Corps Members For Exercise