The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely. According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, he suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect. The…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, announced this in a statement, on Thursday. A former aide of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023…
The Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches remaining in the qualifiers. With 10 points in the bag, the Super Eagles are guaranteed a top-two finish, following a 1-0 victory for Libya over Rwanda in Kigali, Group D. Next up, the Super Eagles will face Benin Republic’s…
The Nigerian gospel film industry is mourning the loss of one of its prominent figures, Moses Korede Are, popularly known as “Baba Gbenro” from the popular Mount Zion series Abattoir. The actor’s death was announced by his colleague, Oluwaseun Adejumobi, who shared the sad news on his verified Instagram account on Thursday. Adejumobi wrote, “Heaven’s…
The Nigerian presidency has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying it won’t dignify him with a response. This comes after Atiku advised President Tinubu to focus on governance rather than attacking political opponents. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the federal government has unveiled a proposed budget of N47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year. Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Bagudu revealed that the council had approved the Medium-Term…
The family of late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has endorsed Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, for the November 16 governorship election. The announcement was made in conjunction with the ASEI Human Rights of Nigeria, a human rights group. Oluwafemi Akeredolu, the late governor’s younger brother, said it is important to…
The Federal Government on Thursday, November 14, announced that it had secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). According to the chief information officer for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Anthonia Eremah, the loan will be channelled into helping farmers boost their seeds and grain across the country. In…
The Federal Government is poised to earn more revenue from the oil and gas sector as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, in collaboration with stakeholders, has increased crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day. The achievement was announced by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, during a meeting held at the…
Donald Trump’s US election victory – and billionaire Elon Musk’s role in helping to get him elected – has sent many users of Mr Musk’s social networking service X, formerly known as Twitter, leaving for alternatives. One of the key beneficiaries of the exodus has been Bluesky, which rocketed to the No. 1 spot on…