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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Osun State Government has officially petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate former governor and current Minister of Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over allegations of mismanaging a $20 million World Bank health grant. The government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke accused Oyetola of financial misconduct, money laundering, and violations of the…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has congratulated the newly appointed Accountant General of the federation, Shamsideen Babatunde Ogunjimi. In a congratulatory message shared by Hon. Khadijat’s media team, Mr Ogunjimi was hailed for his great track record, dedication and professionalism, which earned him the new position….
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has revealed the reason behind the Federal Government’s decision to provide free treatment for women facing pregnancy complications, including cesarean sections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, the Minister explained that the move aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision, which prioritizes the…
Nigeria has experienced severe economic difficulties such as unemployment, inflation, and insecurity, leading many to look for better opportunities overseas. These elements have given people and families who are searching for security, stability, and better chances a sense of urgency. Here are the seven practical ways to Japa or relocate abroad: 1. Investment-based immigration programme…
Nigeria has won the hosting right for the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) becoming the second in the African continent to host the highest event of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management with membership across 126 countries. The President, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, disclosed this while…