GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former Kwara governor, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, was reported dead on Wednesday at the age of 84. Born on February 24, 1941, the former governor was reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja following an old age-related illness. The passing of the former governor, announced by one of his…
President Bola Tinubu says that Africa has what it takes to develop itself and should look inward to improve intra-African trade in the interest of the people and the continent. The President said this on his official X account on Monday, adding that he had successful conversations with the Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, on the…
The Niger state police command has arrested an 18-year-old student of the College of Health, Kwamba, Suleja, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding a N50 million ransom from his mother. The suspect, identified as Moses Amarks, reportedly conspired with friends to carry out the fake abduction in an attempt to extort money from…
The house of representatives has rescinded decision on the second reading of the bill seeking to strip vice-president, governors and deputy governors of immunity. The move came after Majority Leader Julius Ihonvbere introduced a motion on Thursday, leading the lawmakers to reconsider their stance. The bill, which had already passed its second reading, aimed to…
Senior public health and nutrition experts have cautioned those engaging in dusk-to-dawn fasting not to consume certain foods after breaking their fast to avoid jeopardising their health. They advised those fasting to prioritise the intake of essential nutrients for their bodily functions. The experts warned against overeating and taking acidic foods or drinks on empty…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he termed a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free governorship election in Edo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the multiple explosions that rocked Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State, in the early hours of Thursday were caused by extreme heat triggering the detonation of stored ammunition. In a statement issued by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at the headquarters of the Theatre…
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the testimony of a suspected Lord’s Chosen member on how she was aided to carry out examination malpractice. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, expressed disappointment that the church allowed such testimony. According to him, the testimony was nothing short of…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the camp of Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, lobbied him extensively before the general elections. According to PUNCH Online, in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election, Wike refused to back Obi’s presidential bid or that of Atiku…
Nigeria’s bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has received a potential boost following fresh developments surrounding DR Congo’s eligibility in the playoff stage of the qualifiers. DR Congo defeated the Super Eagles on penalties in November to secure Africa’s slot in the Intercontinental Playoffs. However, reports have since emerged suggesting that the…