Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has launched the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme under the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project to reduce poverty and encourage economic independence. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the programme focuses on empowering women in all 44 local government areas by providing livestock to promote entrepreneurship…
The Ofokutu Royal Dynasty and the Ijesha People have taken legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over the installation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland. The matter, which has been in court for a while, saw its first hearing before Justice Aderibigbe of the Osun State High Court,…
Mr Tunde Omosebi, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others for 990 trillion pounds in damages for allegedly violating his fundamental rights. Omosebi, in the suit filed before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday hosted a closed-door meeting with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside a delegation of Ogoni leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, appeared cordial, as photos shared by the Special Assistant to…
The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message was conveyed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. The federal government stressed the strong and historic ties between the two nations, highlighting…
Some of the contestants jostling for the position of the Eleruwa have rejected the results of the selection process by the kingmakers, faulting that it was manipulated in favour of the formerly dethroned king. It was gathered that 18 people indicated interest to become the Eleruwa of Eruwa from the Akalakoyi ruling house, following the…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has appointed Sulaiman Olamilekan as Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement. Sulaiman Olalekan, is the Osun State Coordinator of National Youths for Asiwaju-Shettima, GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered. In a congratulatory message by Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, she described the…
The National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. These proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest groups, have either scaled the first or second readings and are awaiting further deliberation and possible approval. Presently, Nigeria…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). Princess Audu, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert, has over a decade of experience in building successful ventures. She holds degrees in software engineering and business management from a top UK university….
General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, on Monday participated in the Inauguration Praise and Prayer Convocation, an event held ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The programme, hosted at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, was organised by Jim Garlow’s Well Versed World…