The Ofokutu Royal Dynasty and the Ijesha People have taken legal action against Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke over the installation of Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland. The matter, which has been in court for a while, saw its first hearing before Justice Aderibigbe of the Osun State High Court,…
The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Friday, countered a United States-based activist, Dr Sandra Duru, who alleged a plot to frame Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawmaker, in a statement issued by her media aide, Israel Arogbonlo, said all the recorded conversations played in Duru’s live stream were manipulated. – The Allegations…
The Federal Government, States, and Local Government Councils have shared a total of N1.703 trillion from the Federation Account revenue for January 2025. This figure represents a notable 19.6% increase, or N279 billion, compared to the N1.424 trillion shared from December 2024 revenue. A press release issued by Bawa Mokwa, Director (Press and Public Relations)…
Oyo State Government has commenced payment of new N80,000 minimum wage, disbursing N12 billion to its workforce in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s pledge. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the salary adjustment benefits all categories of workers. Employees on Grade Levels I to VI now receive an additional N50,000, while those…
Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has accused former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, of demolishing his cement plant twice during his administration. Dangote made the allegation during his meeting with the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, March 17, 2025. A statement by the Ogun State Government stated that…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed why he didn’t support the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election. Wike, who currently serves as a minister under the President Bola Tinubu-led administration, and has been in the headlines partly on allegations of anti-party activities, said his decision was based on…
A yet-to-be identified man has fallen from one of the top floors of the iconic Cocoa House building in Dugbe, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The sad incident, which occured in the early hours of Monday, sparked confusion and concerns among commuters and business operators within the area. A statement by Odu’a Investment Company Limited,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, has died. According to a report by THISDAY, a reliable source, who wishes to remain anonymous, confirmed the news in Ado Ekiti. The source revealed that Justice Adeyeye passed away in the early hours of today. The newspaper further stated that Justice Adeyeye…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion in Kaiama LGA of Kwara state following the deadly attack by suspected terrorists on the Nuku and Woro communities on Tuesday. Rauf Ajakaye, the chief press secretary to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, governor of Kwara State, told TheCable that 75 residents were killed by the suspected…
The APC National Youth Ambassador, Lagos Mainland Chapter has visited Lagos state First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu. The visitation was disclosed by Emilagba Bashiru Bisoye, Chairman of the APC National Youth Ambassador, Lagos Mainland Chapter. Giving the details of the meeting, Emilogba said: “I am delighted to share the outcome of…
