GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the media office of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has raised the alarm over the moves by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the ex-governor. In a statement made sighted on Wednesday, the office’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, noted that the operatives “are…
The Media team of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has insisted that he was at the facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Earlier, the team said the ex-governor honoured the invitation after consultation with his legal team and political associates. Reacting, the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale denied that the former…
Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to contest the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All People’s Party (APP). The decision comes in the wake of Governor Fubara losing control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Rivers State to former governor and…
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has revealed why he surrendered to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC after a prolonged snubbed of the anti-graft’s invitation to answer for alleged financial impropriety allegations levelled against him. A statement on Wednesday by Yahaya Bello’s Media office Director, Ohiare Michael, made available to…
Former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is worried given the acute hunger, hardship, and worsening economic conditions in the country. General Abubakar, who lamented these issues, added that the country’s situation is “getting out of control.” The former Head of State made this known when he hosted the leadership of the Campaign for…
The Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has suspended the local government committee chairman of the Akuku-Toru local government area, Otonye Briggs. Fubara in a statement signed on Tuesday, September 17, by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said Briggs had been suspended with immediate effect The governor directed Bitebobo Nelson Amieye, to immediately take over…
The presidency has dismissed a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu asked Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso to resign. An online business publication had alleged that the President requested Cardoso’s resignation due to his failure to revive the economy and stabilize the naira, a year after assuming the role. The report…
The Ibadan North FC hopeful and Pioneer Chairman Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji has Congratulated newly appointed Acting Chairman of the APC in Oyo state, Alh. Moshood Olaide Abass. In a statement made available to the Pressmen, Omo BAO also commended the State working committee of the party for upholding the cause of peace,…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Bamidele, who went home with a prize of ₦25m, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Julius Abure to cease parading himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. This stance was outlined in a counter-affidavit filed by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in INEC’s Litigation and Prosecution Department in suit NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1271/2024, in response to a suit brought by the Labour…