The Federal Government has hinted at plans to establish “Renewed Hope Cultural Villages” across the 36 states in a bid to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and boost the creative industry, Special Assistant to Honourable Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Abiola Jagunlabi, speaking in an interview with journalists in Ilorin disclosed that…
A bill currently on the floor of the House of Representatives, seeking to stop anyone above 60 years from vying for election to the offices of the Nigerian President and State Governor has triggered controversy. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the bill, sponsored by Imo lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere was passed for second reading at the lower…
Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran, a renowned academic and Professor of Educational Administration and Planning at the National Open University of Nigeria, has congratulated Alhaji Moshood Olajide Abass, the Oyo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. In a heartfelt message…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday recalled how he threatened to sack Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, over development projects in the FCT and their impact on his political success in 2027. Tinubu, speaking during the Salah homage, by the FCT Minister and top government officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recounted his encounter with his close relative who narrated how their wealthy uncle ran short of cash during the naira scarcity in 2023. Recounting the experience at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, Tinubu said the odds were against him during…
George Nwaeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused the administration of Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriation. In a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke alleged that the theft of public funds under the suspended Rivers governor is “mind-boggling”. Nwaeke, who recently resigned as head of service, said he would provide evidence to security…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for all Nigerians of voting age. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, prescribes a six-month jail term or a N100,000 fine for individuals who fail…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked…
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has rejected claims by 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar. The former candidate had alleged that the committee set up by the PDP to select its Vice Presidential candidate in the…
Amid suspension and ongoing recall process, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has rubbish a trending video portraying her as traditional worshipper. Reacting to the video, Senator Natasha on her X page said the footage is from 2015 CNN documentary, which captured the essence of Yoruba culture. She maintained that she is a Christian,…