Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello is currently in custody at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. According to reliable sources at the Commissionās headquarters, Bello was arrested in a midnight sting operation. A source familiar with the development stated that Bello, who had initially claimed to have voluntarily honoured…
Nigerian oil company, Oando Plc, has been shortlisted by the Trinidadian government as one of three final contenders to take over the countryās state-owned refinery, Petrotrin. The defunct company is a state-owned oil company in Trinidad and Tobago. The Trinidadian Finance Minister, Colm Imbert, disclosed this during a presentation of its national budget held on…
Donald Trump on Thursday announced he will not participate in another televised debate with his Democratic rival Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Novemberās presidential election. āTHERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!ā the Republican candidate wrote on his Truth Social platform, including in his tally the earlier debate with US President Joe Biden in…
The Calabar Xmas Festival Is Exactly 20 Years this 2024. It’s heartbreaking that after 20 Years of The Calabar Xmas Festival with billions of Cross River tax payers money spent, much has not been achieved. No Artist from Cross River has hit the national grade from the Calabar Xmas Festival. Hence, making the purpose of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal government employees will begin receiving the new minimum wage payment starting Thursday, September 26th. Confirming the development, the Spokesperson for the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, told journalists on Thursday that employees under the federal government payroll can expect to receive notifications regarding their updated…
The Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, at the Oyo State House of Assembly has celebrated the Personal Assistant to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, ALHAJI AKEEM AZEEZ on the occasion of his birthday. In her statement which was made available by…
Social media influencer and blogger, Martins Otse, VeryDarkMan, has filed a petition against Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the Abia Federal House of Representatives. The petition alleges serious offences, including abuse of power, assault, attempted murder, and threats to life. It was signed by VeryDarkManās lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju. The federal lawmaker was seen…
Founder and the Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation, OOF, Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has commiserated with the government, residents of Oyo State and the families of the Ibadan Funfair Stampede. Following a tragic incident which occurred at the private childrenās funfair held at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The Chairman who…
Veteran stand-up comedian Atunyota Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has shared how his plan to have one more son with his wife, Mary at 59 unexpectedly led to the birth of triplets. Ali Baba explained that his wife had a strong desire for another son, especially after their children had travelled abroad, leaving the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reminisced on his time in prison and the incredible efforts his late wife, Stella, made to secure his release. Speaking during the inauguration of the 250-bed Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin, Obasanjo revealed how his late wife travelled extensively, visiting places like Vatican City and France, to plead for his…