The governments of Lagos, Osun, Oyo and Ogun have declared Tuesday, 20 August, a public holiday to commemorate the Isese Day celebration. The announcements were contained in separate circulars on Monday by the commissioners of information for each state. Bode Agoro, the head of service in Lagos, said the decision further reaffirms Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has said tax collection in Nigeria is low. Gates stated this at a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition in Abuja, on Tuesday. The American business magnate is currently in Nigeria for a series of events. Speaking at the event, Gates said…
In the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), Nigeria recorded N5.172 trillion surplus trade, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBS in its “Foreign Trade in Goods Statistics Q12025,” revealed that the country’s import dipped to N15.426 trillion as export rose to N20.59trillion, totally N36.02trillion trade in the period under review. The report…
Disc jockey Florence Otedola alias DJ Cuppy has said that a spiritual awakening shifted the course of her career. The 31-year-old reflected in an X post on how her growing spirituality led her down an unexpected path — but one that ultimately brought greater fulfilment. Cuppy, as she is also called, was baptised at Holy…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has dismissed claims of Christian persecution in the country, insisting that the country’s main security challenge remains terrorism. Speaking to reporters on Monday in Abuja, Oluyede dismissed the claim by US President Donald Trump that Islamic terrorists were targeting and killing Christians. He said, “There are no…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that in Lusaka, Zambia, David Banda and Doris Mutale ended their marriage just 14 days after tying the knot, in a highly unusual situation. David, 41, who works at Beautiful Living Company, sought the divorce because he did not want Doris, 29, due to her ability to have children. Before their wedding,…
The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the political situation in the state is capable of making one depressed. Last month, President Bola Tinubu suspended Fubara, his deputy and state lawmakers for six months following the declaration of a state of emergency over the conflict between the executive and legislature. The…
South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, best known for his role as Chief Choi in the 2019 hit Extreme Job, has died at the age of 55. According to multiple reports including Deadline, Variety, and Yonhap News Agency, Song was found dead in a parked car in a residential complex in Yongin, about 25 miles from…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
The Senate, on Thursday, confirmed Dr. Bernard Doro as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, bringing to a close President Bola Tinubu’s latest cabinet reshuffle aimed at strengthening social welfare and inclusion programmes. Doro’s screening, which lasted less than 30 minutes, saw lawmakers expressing confidence in his experience and leadership capacity. The Plateau State-born…
