GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the governor of Rivers state, Sim Fubara has told the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun that he would have to shoot him if he tries to stop the local government election coming up in the state on Saturday. Fubara who spoke angrily in the early hours of today noted that…
In a remarkable display of generosity and community service, the Dr. Nicolas Felix (DNF) Foundation International today organized a Free Fuel Giveaway for residents of Oredo Community in Edo State. The outreach, which took place at Shafa Filling Station, Dawson Junction, Akpakpava Road, Benin City, recorded an impressive turnout of locals who benefited from the…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day vacation as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency announced. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will spend the 10-working-day vacation between France and the United Kingdom, after which he will return to Nigeria. Onanuga…
As retired police officers across the country prepare for a nationwide protest over pension concerns on Monday, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared its support for their right to peaceful assembly, but warned against attempts to hijack the demonstration for political ends. The NPF, in a statement issued and signed by the Force Public…
Security operatives have arrested the Village Head of Sukutum in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State for allegedly serving as an informant to armed bandits. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was apprehended following intelligence reports linking him to criminal gangs operating in the area. According to security sources, the village…
The Federal Government is exploring a partnership with the Republic of China for the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe, Kogi State. The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigeria’s…
The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated outstanding achievements across the Nigerian and African music scene. Among the early winners, Zerry DL claimed the Rookie of the Year award, while Davido was named Digital Artist of the Year. Rema took home Afrobeats Album of the Year for his project HEIS, and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the 2023 presidential election results were authentic and contained no discrepancies. This statement comes after allegations of irregularities and discrepancies in the results. The commission stated that the results presented by its 36 State Returning Officers and the Returning Officer for the FCT at the National…
The All Progressives Congress on Monday slammed a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for attacking President Bola Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The National Vice Chairman of the APC (South East), Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, described El-Rufai’s criticism of the President and the NSA during a Monday night interview on Arise…
All 22 governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced on Thursday by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, at the APC National Summit…