The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Oyo State, Ajiboye Omodewu, is dead. At the time of this report, details surrounding his death remain unclear but reports say he was ill. It has been confirmed, however, that Omodewu died in the United States of America, USA. Omodewu was a former Commissioner for Lands and Housing…
The Rivers State Police Command has said that all eight passengers inside the helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Thursday, may have died. Three persons were confirmed dead in earlier reports. This was disclosed in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, noting that all the…
Liberia’s Vice President, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, has praised Nigerian banks for their significant contributions to Liberia’s economic growth. Speaking at the 17th Annual Banking & Finance Conference in Abuja, Koung noted that Nigerian investors own four out of eight commercial banks in Liberia, increasing market competition and efficiency. The four Nigerian-owned banks in Liberia are…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dissociated itself from a comment asking Nigerians to avoid eating bread made and sold in the country. The agency made the clarification in reaction to what it said was a misconception that trailed the statement made by NAFDAC South-west Coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, recently,…
It’s common knowledge that Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (BAO) is a leading contender in the upcoming by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. What distinguishes Omo Bao from other aspirants, regardless of political party or faction, is his strong leadership qualities. “LEADERSHIP THROUGH INNOVATION AND DECENCY” OmoBao’s leadership qualities are characterized by innovation, decency, and a host…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber last week for accelerated consideration. The nominees confirmed during the screening include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has asked the Federal Government to explain why Oando Plc owned by the President’s nephew, got an accelerated approval to buy the onshore assets of AGIP and ENI while other transactions such as the Shell/Renaissance deal and the Mobil/Seplat continue to suffer delays. The former Vice President also…
The Briton, Andrew Wynne, wanted by the Nigeria Police for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has denied the allegation. Wynne, who spoke on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today from his base in the United Kingdom, said he was not aware he had been labelled a fugitive. The rebuttal comes a…
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) and National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has passed vote of no confidence on MD/CEO of Nigerian Students Loan, NELFUND. In a letter sighted by our correspondent, the students’ bodies accused the leadership of not being transparent. The letter…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested an 18-year-old boy, Michael Ogbogu, for allegedly blackmailing a teenager using her nude pictures and videos. According to the police, Ogbogu was arrested on September 11, 2024, after the victim’s family reported the incident. The Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that Ogbogu,…
