The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, as a Public Holiday in honour of the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has fired back at the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, over his vow to unseat him in the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 8. Aregbesola, during a homecoming event on Sunday, had criticised Adeleke’s leadership style and declared…
The Federal Ministry of Interior has announced that recruitment into four major paramilitary agencies will commence on Monday, July 14. In a statement issued over the weekend, the ministry said the exercise will involve the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Fire Service (NFS), and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS)….
The funeral prayer for former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been moved to 2pm on Tuesday in Daura, his hometown. The ceremony was earlier scheduled for Monday. Briefing newsmen in Katsina, Governor Dikko Radda revealed that following consultations with the late President’s family and close associates in London – where he died – it has been…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South. Obi made this appeal on Sunday in Ilorin, on the sidelines of the 2nd Annual Colloquium of Associate Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia. His call emphasises…
Controversial journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has stirred outrage online following her explosive reaction to the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari, who passed away in London at the age of 82, was eulogized by many, but Olunloyo took a drastically different tone. In a Facebook post that has gone viral, she declared that Buhari…
President Paul Biya on Sunday declared he would seek an eighth term in office ahead of Cameroon’s October presidential election. Mr Biya, 92, in a post on X, announced his reelection bid, which would see him remain in power in Cameroon for over four decades. “I am a candidate for the 12 October 2025 presidential…
Katsina State has declared Monday a work-free day to allow residents to mourn the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday evening. The Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, announced that the holiday would allow workers and residents to join the rest of the…
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has reacted to the death of former President, Muhammadu Buhari. Igboho in a viral video, recounted how the former president allegedly ordered officers of the Department of State Services, DSS, to invade his residence at midnight. Igboho, who claimed that the invasion was aimed…
The Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has Announced the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland. In a press release sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Governor Abiodun said Obs Adetona died at the age of 91. The press state reads: It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty,…