A photo of Thaddeus Attah, the Labour Party representative for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, wearing a cap bearing the signature of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sparked heated debate on social media. Attah shared the image over the weekend, and it quickly went viral, prompting a flurry of reactions, with many questioning his…
The Rivers State government has begun implementing the N85,000 minimum wage it recently approved for its workers. According to The Guardian, some public school teachers and some other workers in the state were jubilant as they received their November salary alert and realised that the new minimum wage had been implemented. Recall that President Bola…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters, effective November 14, 2024. Jamiu Abiola is the son of the late Chief Moshood Abiola, the winner of the annulled 1993 presidential election under General Ibrahim Babangida’s regime. Before this new…
The House of Representatives has approved the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) submitted to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the presentation of the 2025 budget. The House however recommended an investigation into the report by the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and Fiscal Responsibility Commission alleging…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that Friday, November 29, will be a work-free day in the state. This declaration is in honour of the late First Lady, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Umo Eno. According to a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, on Wednesday, November 27, the public…
Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji, also known as Omo Bao, has congratulated Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle on his appointment as a board member of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Omo Bao described Alhaji Ibikunle’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication and endurance. In a statement, Omo Bao praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making appointments…
There was a mild drama Wednesday at the National Assembly, Abuja, as the Senate attempted to allow members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), had moved for suspension of Order 12 to allow for visitors into the chamber. Bamidele said, “Tax experts and consultants…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering on Wednesday. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who issued the order on Wednesday, said Bello…
The immediate former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has arrived at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja for the hearing on alleged N110 billion fraud preferred against him. Bello was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in April 2024. He reported at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday and…
Ekiti State’s Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, again on Monday said he will continue to prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of People with Disabilities by providing enabling environment for them to thrive irrespective of their circumstances. Governor Oyebanji, who made this commitment while unveiling the state’s first therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities built throughpartnership with…