The Hon Olufunke-Comforter Apex Team has joyfully congratulated Hon Olufunke-Comforter on the occasion of her auspicious birthday today, 14th February 2026, describing her as a woman of grace, compassion, and uncommon dedication to the growth and wellbeing of her people. In a congratulatory statement released to the press, the Apex Team noted that Hon Olufunke-Comforter…
Kwara State Government on Saturday reacted to a viral video clip released by armed bandits on the tragic February 3,2026, bloody attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government of the state. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, “the government is deeply concerned over the disturbing video released by terrorists…
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released a heart-wrenching video in which they paraded hundreds of abducted victims, including women and children, reportedly kidnapped from Woro community in Kaiama LGA of Kwara State, where terrorists killed over 200 residents earlier this month. In the viral video, one of the terrorists interrogated the captives about where they…
The Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency hopeful, Hon. Tosin Alabi, has showered glowing tributes on renowned grassroots leader and political mobiliser, Otunba Seye Famojuro, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a “King of Boys,” a bridge-builder, and a powerful force behind the political rise of many young leaders in Oyo State. In a…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a restructured global order, describing the country as uniquely positioned to lead the continent toward superpower status. He stated this in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, on Saturday, following a high-level bilateral meeting…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 20, 2027, for the presidential and national assembly elections. Joash Amupitan, INEC chairman, announced the date on Friday during a press conference at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The chairman added that the governorship and state houses of assembly elections would be held on March 6,…
A former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to reconsider the February 20, 2027 date announced for the next general elections, citing concerns over its overlap with the Muslim fasting period of Ramadan. GISTSMATE MEDIA had earlier reported that INEC had scheduled the 2027 general elections to hold on…
The presidency has demanded an extensive investigation into former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims about an alleged wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line. El-Rufai claimed that he and others listened to Mr Ribadu’s telephone chats after an individual tapped the NSA’s phone. He defended the legality of the phone interception, acknowledging that…
The Jigawa State Government has approved the establishment of 640 free meal centres across the state to provide Iftar meals to 7.9 million beneficiaries during the forthcoming Ramadan. The development came as Muslims worldwide are expected to begin 30-day Ramadan fasting from February 17 or 18. While briefing journalists on the outcome of the State…
The former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, ordered his arrest and is behind the alleged attempt to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday. Speaking on Friday in an interview with Arise Television, the former governor claimed that Mr Ribadu personally…
