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‘Youth Empowerment Key To Oyo’s Sustainable Future’, Oyo Lawmaker, Dele Adeola Backs Innovation Drive

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Hon. Dele Adeola, member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth-centered innovation while expressing strong support for initiatives that prepare young Nigerians for the future of automotive technology and advanced manufacturing. Speaking to newsmen through his respresentative, Comrade Ismael Taiwo at the programme titled “Driving the Future: Empowering Nigerian…

‎3 Years Of Positive Impact: Hon. Sulaimon Cheers Governor Adeleke’s Service To Osun

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

The Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement To The Governor, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan, has extended warm congratulations to the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, on the occasion of his third year anniversary in office. ‎ ‎In a congratulatory statement issued on behalf of his office, Hon. Sulaimon…

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment Into Army, Police

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago04 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency in response to the wave of violent attacks across parts of the country, announcing sweeping directives for expanded recruitment into the Armed Forces and Police, the activation of forest guards, and tighter security measures for all vulnerable areas. In a statement personally he issued,…

2027: Nobody Can Rig Us Out, We Know Their Ways – Aregbesola

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the ruling government will be unable to manipulate the forthcoming elections, insisting he knows their tactics. Aregbesola made this statement on Tuesday at the unveiling of the ADC, in Osogbo, stressing that the day marked exactly 15 years since his administration assumed…

Southern Governors Meet In Ogun, Hail Tinubu’s Prompt Response To Security Threats

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago04 mins

The Southern Governor’s Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu’s prompt response to recent security threats witnessed in some parts of the country. The Chairman of the forum and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in his opening remarks at the regional meeting of governors of southern states of Nigeria, in Iperu on Wednesday. Mr…

UPDATED: Tinubu Appoints Non-Career Ambassadors For US, UK, France

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President Bola Tinubu has nominated non-career ambassadors for the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The three nominees are Ayodele Oke, Colonel Lateef Are (retd.), and Amin Dalhatu. A post by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on X revealed that the postings would be finalised following Senate screening. According to…

Insecurity: Why Yorubas Continue To Be Ahead In Nigeria — Reno Omokri

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago04 mins

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has given reason what he described as the dominance of the Yoruba tribe in political, economic and social development in Nigeria. Omokri, who cited the outcome of the Southwest governors’ meeting in Ibadan on Monday over rising insecurity, described the tribe as a good example to be emulated for peace,…

Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago03 mins

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, is proposing penalties, in the next six months, for government officials who negotiate ransom payments. Kalu spoke on Tuesday at the lower chamber’s special session on national security, saying a legislative move to make that happen will help in addressing insecurity in Nigeria. He said,…

Why Security Agencies Can’t Bomb Bandits – Presidency

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago04 mins

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says security agencies know the identities and locations of the bandit groups behind recent mass abductions, including last week’s attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. Speaking on ARISE News’ Prime Time on Monday, Onanuga said intelligence available to security…

‘I Have Begun My Fight Against APC,’ Atiku Declares As He Joins ADC

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 weeks ago02 mins

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, declared that he has “begun his fight against the APC,” describing the ruling party as one that has brought “nothing but suffering” to Nigerians. The former 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this as he formally registered as a member of the African Democratic…

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JUST-IN: US Conducts Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria After Trump Threats — Report

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Sanwo-Olu Swears In Obasa’s Son As Agege LG Chairman

POLITICS

‘Youth Empowerment Key To Oyo’s Sustainable Future’, Oyo Lawmaker, Dele Adeola Backs Innovation Drive

‎3 Years Of Positive Impact: Hon. Sulaimon Cheers Governor Adeleke’s Service To Osun

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Massive Recruitment Into Army, Police

2027: Nobody Can Rig Us Out, We Know Their Ways – Aregbesola

Southern Governors Meet In Ogun, Hail Tinubu’s Prompt Response To Security Threats

UPDATED: Tinubu Appoints Non-Career Ambassadors For US, UK, France

Insecurity: Why Yorubas Continue To Be Ahead In Nigeria — Reno Omokri

Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

Why Security Agencies Can’t Bomb Bandits – Presidency

‘I Have Begun My Fight Against APC,’ Atiku Declares As He Joins ADC