The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months, following allegations of insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo. The suspension followed a petition from the governor, accusing the council leaders of refusing to submit their financial records to the state government. Okpebholo described…
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo’s recent election as National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has faced strong opposition. Tajudeen Baruwa, is insisting that he is the union’s rightful leader. Baruwa, supported by court rulings from both the National Industrial Court and the Court of Appeal, contended that…
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council. Alia announced the dissolution in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Kula said that the governor informed the council members of the dissolution at the end of the 12th (2025)…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has lamented that betrayal has long hindered Nigeria’s development. Speaking on Sunday in Kaduna during an Easter message titled “Overcoming Betrayal at Easter,” Hayab said the act of betrayal has become a major obstacle to…
The Federal Government says discussions with China on the proposed zero-tariff policy, aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two countries, have reached an advanced stage. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, the Presidency confirmed that talks on implementing Beijing’s zero-tariff framework for Nigerian imports are progressing steadily. During a meeting involving the…
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the poisoning of seven cows and the killing of three others in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on January 11 along the axis between Kwi and Heipang villages in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. An X post shared by…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cautioned River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from making “unfounded allegations” against him. GISTSMATE MEDIA had reported how Fubara said Egbetokun will be held accountable if law and order break down in the state. The warning came after the governor intervened in an incident at the Rivers State Independent…
Nigerians in the United Kingdom have been thrown into mourning following the death of a woman, Mrs Olubunmi Okeniyi, nearly a month after she relocated to the European country. The woman, who relocated with her two children to join her husband, Jacob Okeniyi, reportedly died on Sunday, October 13, 2024. A statement by the Nigerians…
The Janaza (funeral prayers) for Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif “Latz” Ayodele, close friends and team members of British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. According to a statement released on Saturday by Boxing King Media, the funeral…
A Madagascar army contingent near the capital on Saturday called on soldiers and security units to “join forces” and “refuse orders to shoot” at protesters, while several thousand marched in the capital. The United Nations on Friday called on the Madagascar authorities to avoid unnecessary force against protesters, after several were injured in clashes with…
