GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state, Prince Abdul Kadir Mahe passed on in the early hours of today Saturday. This is contained in a press statement made available to journalists in Ilorin by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaiye. Prince Mahe is the second Chief…
Fire is widely acknowledged for its benefits to humanity, but it becomes a threat when its presence is uninvited. On a daily basis, fire incidents are reported across states in Nigeria, with numerous tragic stories of fires ravaging homes and property. The Environmental Health and Safety Department at the University of Washington, United States, defines…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has stated that it is not aware of, nor investigating, the alleged disappearance of ₦180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation owned by social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In an Instagram video shared on Friday, Otse claimed that ₦180…
Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Saturday. Although he did not reveal the…
President Bola Tinubu unfurled a raft of directives with far-reaching implications in 2024. From the launch of the compressed natural gas (CNG) initiative to the re-adoption of the old national anthem; from the rejig of his cabinet to the controversial tax bills before the national assembly; 2024 was the year Tinubu attempted to steady a…
The Situation Analysis (SitAn) of Children in Nigeria Report has identified some of the reasons why 53.9 per cent of children in the country are multi-dimensionally poor. The report, launched during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration on Nov. 20, is a policy document prepared by the Federal Government with support from the United Nations…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Moses Jituboh, former Aide-de-Camp to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is dead. Jituboh died on Friday at the age of 54 years after a brief illness, a source told PUNCH. “Yes, your information is correct. I can confirm that he (Moses Jituboh) is dead. I just got off the phone with a community…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair. The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period. Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and…
Police have arrested a female prison officer after she allegedly filmed having sex with an inmate, it has been reported. Footage of the alleged incident was captured at the privately-run Five Wells prison in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The clip reportedly shows the woman performing a sex act on a tattooed prisoner before they move on to…
Nigerian military on Friday explained the circumstances that led to the death 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa communities of Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State from airstrikes targeted at Lakurawa terrorists. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, through its Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba told journalists in Abuja that the Sokoto…