GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria, Thomas Oleghe, has died at the age of 104. According to a statement by Gabriel Dunia, the Bishop of Auchi, Oleghe passed away at approximately 2:30 am on Sunday and will be buried on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The statement read: “With gratitude to God…
The Federal Government has debunked rumours of age restrictions for taking the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday, stating that there are no age limits for sitting for the exams. Sununu explained that the government…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has cautioned the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration against the indiscriminate arrest of labour leaders, activists, protesters and innocent citizens; because such arrests could throw the nation into chaos. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, gave the words of caution while reacting to the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its Edo State council. The national leadership of the NLC has directed all affiliated industrial unions in Rivers State to organize and limit…
The recently retired Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and two other outgoing service chiefs are set to receive substantial post-service benefits, including bulletproof vehicles, security personnel, and annual medical allowances, under new regulations approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) 2024, a classified document…
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced that the 2025 appropriation bill is being developed to address critical areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. He emphasized that the budget will also focus on job creation and technological advancement to improve public services and economic growth in…
Nigerian Afro House Singer/Songwriter Temitope Oluwasegun Fadele, professionally known as Boy Celia, set to release his second single titled ‘New Things ’, on Aug 2nd, 2024. LJ Entertainment’s rising star introduces a groundbreaking sound in New Age and Afrobeat music. LJ Entertainment , Nigeria’s premier Afro House label known for discovering and nurturing new-age artists, is…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has assured residents that the current political crisis will ultimately make the state stronger, not weaker. His statement comes as Rivers faces a political conflict allegedly fueled by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The crisis has led to the six-month suspension of elected officials and the appointment of Ibok-ete Ibas as…
Seasoned gastroenterologists have clarified that a bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, is the cause of stomach ulcers and not spicy foods or prolonged fasting. The medical professionals noted that while consuming spicy foods may worsen the symptoms in persons already suffering from stomach ulcers, they do not directly cause the condition. The GI specialists, as they are…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has succumbed to growing calls for him to address the nation amid a widespread #EndBadGovernance protests that entered its third day on Saturday. The ex-Lagos governor who has been in the centre of the protests against economic hardship and high living cost will address over 200 million Nigerians…