A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, on Thursday announced his resignation from the party over what he described as alleged compromise of its internal processes. Fayose, a younger brother of former Governor Ayodele Fayose, declined to disclose the platform on which he would pursue his…
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, expressed disappointment over comments made by activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, calling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in a post he shared on social media platforms. Recall the federal government, on Tuesday, filed a five-count charge against…
The Presidency, through the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said that Seyi Tinubu is qualified to run for any political office in the country, including the governorship of Lagos State. Bwala made this known in an interview on The Clarity Zone podcast posted on YouTube on Wednesday….
At its first plenary since the lifting of emergency rule, the Rivers State House of Assembly called on the Governor to forward the list of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation. Meeting at the Conference Hall of the Legislative Quarters along Aba Road, the lawmakers commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring peace in the state….
President General of the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Senator John Azuta Mbata has called on the Federal Government to urgently release embattled leader of outlawed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The call followed reports that Kanu has some for about five years developed health challenges, including hypertension. Mbata also called on the federal…
The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remain unknown amid speculations about his possible return to Port Harcourt. Arise Television correspondent in Rivers State, Friday Olokor, who gave an update on the situation during the Morning Show programme, said the state remains calm despite political tensions. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the Sole Administrator of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers Assembly led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule has scheduled 10am to begin its post emergency plenary. The sitting came following the lifting of the emergency rule by President Bola Tinubu and the resumption of democratic governance in the state. It was gathered the plenary would be presided over by Amaewhule…
Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has handed over power to Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara following the expiration of his six-month mandate. Ibas announced the development during his final statewide broadcast on Wednesday. “Now as I hand back the reigns of leadership to Sim Fubara, I do so with confidence and respect and I urge all…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for lifting the state of emergency in Rivers State, describing the move as a bold step that has restored democratic governance and renewed confidence in leadership. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed N2.225 trillion as federation revenue for August 2025 — the highest ever allocation to the three tiers of government and other statutory recipients. This marks the second consecutive month that FAAC disbursements have crossed the N2 trillion mark. The revenue, shared at the August 2025 FAAC meeting…