Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the house of representatives and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo state, has raised alarm over the crisis rocking the party. Speaking in a video posted on social media, Ugochinyere alleged that 40 PDP lawmakers and two governors were on the verge of defecting to other political…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, said his defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) is informed by the need to build a platform free from godfatherism and internal dysfunction. El-Rufai made the remarks in Kano on Monday while briefing newsmen on why he decamped to the SDP. The former governor noted…
Ten men, on Friday, escaped from a New Orleans jail after passing through a wall behind a toilet, but authorities believe the inmates may have had help from inside the facility. According to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, the escapees are armed and dangerous. Following their escape, New Orleans police have been able to capture…
Former military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is worried given the acute hunger, hardship, and worsening economic conditions in the country. General Abubakar, who lamented these issues, added that the country’s situation is “getting out of control.” The former Head of State made this known when he hosted the leadership of the Campaign for…
The Russian government has distanced itself from the October 1st hunger protest in Nigeria, claiming that western countries are trying to destroy its relationship with Nigeria by linking the country with the unrest. This is contained in a letter from the Russian government to the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was shared with Daily…
Garba Shehu, a former aide to the late ex-president Muhammadu Buhari has given insight into why his principal was “hated” by Olusegun Obasanjo. Reacting to a recent remark by ex-president Obasanjo over Buhari’s administration, Shehu said the former never liked his boss. Also referring to his book, ‘According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential…
The Nigerian students in Lagos and Southwest, through the office of NANS Southwest Special Duties, are honored to celebrate the birthday of an exceptional leader, Hon. Razaq Ibrahim Olamilekan (RIO), the Executive Chairman of Coker-Aguda Local Council Development Area (LCDA). As the youngest to hold this position, his leadership has been marked by innovation, transparency,…
A 54-year-old man, Eseni Chima was, on Tuesday, docked before an Abakaliki Magistrate’s Court for allegedly beating his wife, Ugochukwu Chima, to death with iron rod. The prosecutor, Emmanuel Monday told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offence on Sept. 4, at 60 Ogbaga Road, Kpirikpiri in Abakaliki Local Government in Ebonyi. Monday…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Chairman of the Sokoto State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ibrahim Milgoma, has passed away. A statement by the party, made available to newsmen on Wednesday, revealed that Milgoma died on Tuesday after a protracted illness. The party described his death as a colossal loss, not only to…
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that officers were responsible for the death of a young man who jumped into a canal in Gowon Estate. According to the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, eyewitnesses confirmed that the man was not chased or physically engaged by the police before the tragic incident occurred. At around…
