President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday, said the president acknowledged…
Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan offered ex-Labour Partyās presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, a slot of Coordinating Minister of the Economy, if he withdraws from the 2027 race to support him. Kachikwu made the claim at a press conference in Abuja on Friday….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nigerian street-hop star, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has received an award from the Mayor of Brampton during his visit to the Canadian government house on Tuesday. The singer shared his excitement on his Instagram page, posting photos and videos of the special moment at Bramptonās mayoral office, where…
Results of the 1993 Presidential Election, Won by MKO Abiola but Annulled, as Published in Ibrahim Badamasi Babangidaās Memoir āA Journey in Serviceā. Recall that former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has said late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The June 12 election has been a…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially taken the reins as the governor of Ondo State, marking the start of his first full four-year term. This follows his initial assumption of the governorship after Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s passing in 2023. Aiyedatiwa’s inauguration ceremony took place on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure,…
Verydarkman, currently facing the House of Representatives, has declined to testify about his allegations, insisting that his lawyer will speak on his behalf. His refusal stems from Bobriskyās absence from the probe. However, Committee Members have ordered Verydarkman to return and answer questions, adopting his claims, or risk being detained by the parliament. The Chairman…
Northern elders under the auspices of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the north following the protracted insecurity that has devastated the socio-economic life and development of the region. In a communique signed by the Spokesperson, NEF Prof Abubakar Jiddere, expressed deep concern over…
Residents of Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State are reeling from a deadly attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, even as troops of Operation Hadin Kai swiftly responded and crushed the attackers. The assault occurred on Friday night when heavily armed insurgents stormed the remote community, opening…
Kogi State has been thrown into mourning after a tragic boat mishap on the River Niger claimed no fewer than 20 lives. The ill-fated boat, packed with traders and community members from Onugwa in Ibaji Local Government Area, was heading to Ilushi Market in Edo State on Tuesday evening when it capsized midway. Eyewitnesses said…
The Kano Hisbah Board has intercepted a vehicle conveying assorted alcoholic beverages into the state from Lagos. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, Deputy Commander-General of the Board, confirmed the development on Tuesday. Aminuddeen said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that the consignment was being transported from Lagos to Kano. He said: āOperatives of the Fagge patrol command…
