Ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, said he agreed to serve as the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress because Nigeria’s political scene is dominated by parties lacking clear ideological direction. In his acceptance speech, which was shared Tuesday night on the verified Facebook page of a former Kaduna State Governor, Aregbesola stated that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. Marwa was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2021, following his tenure as Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the…
A group of Ghanaians recently staged a protest at the bustling Circle area in Accra, Ghana’s capital, demanding the expulsion of Nigerians from the country over alleged involvement in criminal and immoral activities. The viral protest video was also shared on Sunday on X by Nigerian activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. In the footage, scores…
The richest monarchs in the world are mostly descendants of ancient rulers who were wealthy and influential. Some of these monarchs have used their family influence to venture into many businesses or, using their knowledge and networking, to build empires. Here are the richest monarchs in the world, as ranked by “The Indian Express.” 1….
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke says his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party was driven by uncertainty within the PDP and the need to protect his political future and the stability of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today after formally announcing his defection, Adeleke said he loved…
AXA Mansard Insurance says its recent Mind Health Report revealed that 44 per cent of young adults currently suffer from mental conditions. In a statement on Thursday, its general counsel and HR director, Omowunmi Adewusi, said the company’s health report underscored the importance of mental health in the workplace and among young people. Ms Adewuusi…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that His Royal Highness, the Odeyani Ebira of Lokoja, Kogi State, Alhaji Audu Mayaki Otonoku, has passed away. A child of the late ruler, Mal .Abubakar Audu, informed The Reporters correspondent in Lokoja on Sunday while breaking the The sad news in an interview. According to him the traditional ruler, who died…
Tensions flared at the onset of the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, rivals for the position of National Secretary, clashed. The PDP, currently grappling with multiple crises, convened the meeting at its National Headquarters on Wednesday. The meeting was underway with Ambassador Iliya…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that Nigerians do not need to obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) to open or operate bank accounts, amid reports suggesting a new requirement from January 2026. Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Executive Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, explained in a statement…
Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf ‘Toyyem’ have welcomed National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, stakeholders, cadres, senators and all comrades to the southwest pre-convention. The programme which is scheduled to hold on Saturday 31st of August, 2024 will host students leaders from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun and Oyo states. Welcoming students’ leaders, Toyyem said the…