Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has disclosed how he did menial jobs before venturing into politics. Nwifuru revealed that he was once a bus conductor and a bricklayer, looking for N1,000 job per day. He spoke during a night-long Adoration programme held on Tuesday in Abakaliki to mark the second year anniversary of his…
An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of…
The Lagos state police command says four persons have died in a fire outbreak at a lounge and bar on Baale road in the Olodi Apapa area of the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in Lagos, said the fire started around 7:45 am on Sunday. Hundeyin noted that a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced plans to sponsor the weddings of repentant thugs. The Commander-General of Hisbah, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, made this known after more than 1,000 youths surrendered their weapons and renounced violence. “This programme is part of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s initiative to support youths who have turned away from…