GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The new ministers were sworn-in today, 4th of November, 2024 after Mr Tinubu reshuffled his cabinet. The ministers are Dr Nentawe Yilwatda – Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Dingyadi – Minister of Labour…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has called on Nigerians to reject the “my turn” syndrome, tribalism, and religious bias, which he says are hindering the nation’s progress. Obi highlighted the recent election of Kemi Badenoch as the UK Conservative Party leader, noting that her success comes at a…
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing the country fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social in 2024, posted by World of Statistics on X on Sunday, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day…
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says two people were killed in the Agyaragu community in Obi Local Government Area due to a clash between a member of the police special constabulary and a soldier. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Lafia. Mr…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that anyone claiming to receive credit alerts through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Sunday, Obi emphasised the importance of hard work and productivity, stating that God cannot bless “someone who…
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu will spearhead a national prayer session aimed at addressing Nigeria’s numerous challenges. The initiative, coordinated with Christian and Muslim religious leaders, seeks divine intervention for the country’s social, economic, and security issues, under the theme ‘Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs.’ Chief…
Topic: ASONIS Officials Discuss the Vision and Impact of the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Based on Statements from His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, Soun of Ogbomosho land NEWSMAN: “Good afternoon, ASONIS President and Secretary General. Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has shared inspiring words about the upcoming Ogbomoso Cradles…
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has announced that, as stipulated by law, the court cases of the 52 children being prosecuted for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, will be transferred to juvenile court. The ministry said plans to have their cases transferred are underway and will soon be concluded alongside the provision of social and…
At least seven loggers have been reportedly killed and others wounded after a vehicle conveying them stepped on landmines in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Our Correspondent learnt that the incident occurred between Masunfanari and Dogo Wire village along Maiduguri/Damboa around 11am on Saturday. A security source told Daily Trust that a pick…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed and insisted that the current political crisis rocking the state is for the sole control of the state resources. This is as the governor assured Rivers people that he will continue to utilise the state resources judiciously for the betterment and overall interest of the people. Fubara made…