The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, has announced that there were no confirmed reports of the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Sha’aban 1446AH. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, the committee stated that no moonsighting reports were received from…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has received the assurance of the German government for more and continuous support for the ongoing Police Reform in the country. Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd visited the German Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Annett Gunther in Abuja where he expressed the Commission’s gratitude for the continued support…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernandez has emerged the winner of this year’s Ballon d’Or award, beating competition from Real Madrid trio of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal. The Spanish international becomes the second Premier League Player to win the coveted award in 16 years since Cristiano Ronaldo won it in 2008. Rodri, the…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Makinde, who is the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest said that the APC will face defeat in the election. Makinde’s remark…
German Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit, GISTSMATE MEDIA is reporting. He was received at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The visit will be the third exchange between both countries on the level of head…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday inaugurated the Nigerian Youth Academy (NIYA) to empower young Nigerians and nurture the next generation of leaders. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said the academy would focus on skills development, employment, leadership and civil engagement. This, according to him will be achieved through world-class training in digital literacy,…
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced a 41-year-old man, Olasunkanmi Kareem, to life imprisonment for attempting to murder his former boss by setting him ablaze. Kareem was arraigned on November 18, 2024, on a one-count charge of attempted murder, contrary to Section 241 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State,…
Queen Dami, the estranged wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo and now ex-girlfriend of controversial singer Portable, has announced her decision to end their relationship, citing public embarrassment. In a message shared on her Instagram page, Queen Dami expressed her frustration and declared she could no longer endure the situation. “Alhamdulilahi I’m done. This…
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed some ex- presidential aspirants for their involvement in online trends aimed at undermining President Bola Tinubu. According to Omokri, these individuals are diminishing their credibility by engaging in what seems like petty and juvenile behavior. Omokri pointed out that despite their previous political aspirations, these former candidates are…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom state Commands respectfully This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday by the Spokesperson of the Commission, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, “The appointments followed…