The publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu, has claimed that his soul has left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Momodu stated this during an interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State’s programme, on Tuesday. The PDP chieftain bemoaned the division within the PDP, which, according to him, poses a serious challenge to the ruling…
Residents of 25 communities in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State yesterday protested against the deplorable condition of their road at Kelebe, Osogbo. The communities begged for the quick intervention of Governor Ademola Adeleke, noting that the road has become a death trap for the residents. The residents were carrying placards with several inscriptions…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike on Tuesday renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC) after President Bola Tinubu. While speaking at the commissioning of the edifice by the Tinubu in Abuja, Wike said the ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre’ is a world-class structure requiring constant maintenance. He noted with…
The federal government is expected to forfeit $10 million from a World Bank credit due to audit shortcomings, delays in launching a national budget portal, and slow implementation of a revenue assurance system. The fund is part of the $103 million fiscal governance and institutions project (FGIP), a public financial management initiative financed through a…
Former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has described politicians moving from opposition parties into the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) as sinners seeking forgiveness. Dalung who spoke in Abuja disagreed with the postulation that politicians were trooping into the APC because the ruling party has performed well, “rather they are sinners, who…
Jesutega Onokpasa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lawyer, and prominent political commentator, has passed away. Onokpasa died on Monday, with news of his passing confirmed on Tuesday. Announcing his death on his X account, pro-APC advocate Okezie Atani wrote that the respected political figure is survived by his wife and children. He…
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki met with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State amid the leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Saraki’s meeting with Makinde is part of efforts to resolve the crisis in the PDP and reconcile all aggrieved members. Posting on X, Saraki expressed hope that PDP leaders may come together…
There is disquiet among political stakeholders in Bayelsa State following a strong indication that Governor Douye Diri is on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection will add to the misery of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South geopolitical zone following the defections of Sheriff Oborevwori and Umo Eno of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has commended President Bola Tinubu’s government over its economic policies. Governor Otti led this out on Sunday while receiving lawmaker representing Abia North; Orji Kalu and Chris Adighije, a former lawmaker; at his residence in Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area. Recall that President Tinubu, on…
Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has broken his silence for the first time in three years following the sale of the club after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich announced in March 2022 that he had no choice but to sell the club following accusations of ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, allegations that led to…