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‘Even The Losers Will Congratulate Winners’, New INEC Chairman Amupitan Promises Credible Elections

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago02 mins

Newly confirmed Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged to deliver elections so transparent and credible that even losing candidates will willingly congratulate the winners. Speaking during his Senate screening and confirmation on Thursday, Amupitan said his mission is to rebuild public trust in the electoral process through collaboration with…

Kano Govt Sues Former APC Chair Ganduje, Sons, Others Over Alleged N4.49bn Fraud

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Kano State Government has filed a lawsuit against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, two of his sons, and several others before the State High Court over an alleged N4.49 billion fraud. The suit seeks to recover the state’s 20 per cent equity stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Limited and to reclaim public funds totalling…

‘HIV/AIDS Spread Looms’, Oyo Lawmaker, Comforter Olajide Demands Urgent Govt Intervention After PEPFAR Exit

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Oyo State House of Assembly has raised an alarm over a looming public health crisis following the withdrawal of support from the United States’ Presidential Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has historically sustained HIV/AIDS treatment and care across the state. In a motion moved by Hon. Mrs. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, representing Ibadan…

Tonye Cole Slams N20 Billion Suit Against Wike For Calling Him ‘Thief’

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Tonye Patrick Cole, former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has slammed a N20 billion defamation suit against Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated October 8 and sighted by our correspondent, Mr Cole, through his lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, accused…

Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG Clarifies

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, noting that the process is still undergoing final administrative review. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that President Bola Tinubu recently granted a pardon to Sir Herbert Macaulay, as well as 174 others, following approval by the Council of…

JUST-IN: Rivers Cancels N134 Billion Contract Awarded By Ibas, Orders Refund

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago02 mins

The Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled a N134 billion contract awarded by the past sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ikot Ete Ibas (rtd). The contract was for the reconstruction of the ageing State Secretariat complex in Port Harcourt. The contract was awarded to CCECC during the period of emergency rule by Ibas….

BREAKING: Senate Suspends Debate On New Electoral Act, Give Reason

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Senate on Thursday suspended further consideration of a bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Act 2025, following concerns that lawmakers needed more time for wider consultations and a deeper understanding of its provisions. The decision came after the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti), moved a…

Nigeria Too Complex For ‘A Social Media President’ – Wike Knocks Obi

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at a former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he would “continue to contest as President on social media, but not as President of Nigeria.” Wike spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of newly constructed roads in the Mabushi District of…

FLASH: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago03 mins

The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Red Chamber confirmed Amupitan after a voice vote conducted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and after undergoing screening and answering questions posed by the lawmakers. Amupitan had earlier arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier, exchanged pleasantries…

2027: Peter Obi Now Only True Opposition Voice In Nigeria – Fayose

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 weeks ago02 mins

Former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose, has described the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the only remaining opposition voice in Nigeria. Fayose made the assertion on Wednesday during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The former governor, however, maintained that no one would be able to defeat President Bola Tinubu and the…

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My Husband Don’t Have Money, Separate Us – Woman Tells Court

Foundation Renews Call For Justice In Ochanya Abuse Case

FLASHBACK: How Tinubu Blamed Jonathan For Killing Of Christians In 2014

EFCC Probes Rapper Oladips’ N10 Million Extortion Allegation, Suspends Operatives

US Senator Hails Trump For Designating Nigeria ‘Country Of Particular Concern’

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‘Even The Losers Will Congratulate Winners’, New INEC Chairman Amupitan Promises Credible Elections

Kano Govt Sues Former APC Chair Ganduje, Sons, Others Over Alleged N4.49bn Fraud

‘HIV/AIDS Spread Looms’, Oyo Lawmaker, Comforter Olajide Demands Urgent Govt Intervention After PEPFAR Exit

Tonye Cole Slams N20 Billion Suit Against Wike For Calling Him ‘Thief’

Presidential Pardon Still Under Review — FG Clarifies

JUST-IN: Rivers Cancels N134 Billion Contract Awarded By Ibas, Orders Refund

BREAKING: Senate Suspends Debate On New Electoral Act, Give Reason

Nigeria Too Complex For ‘A Social Media President’ – Wike Knocks Obi

FLASH: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman

2027: Peter Obi Now Only True Opposition Voice In Nigeria – Fayose