Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson has expressed his support for Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife, following the tragic stampede in Ibadan that claimed the lives of over 30 children. The incident occurred during a charity event organized by Naomi to feed the less privileged, which unfortunately ended in disaster. In a heartfelt…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to southern Russia crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, Christmas Day. According to CNN, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the development, saying its teams found the aircraft on fire upon arrival at the scene. “Rescue units began extinguishing the…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo has called for reflection of Christmas teachings amid the festive season. In his message to Christians faithful, Hon. Khadijat maintained that Christmas teaches positive lessons that must be practiced in our daily lives. She said, “As we celebrate this joyous season…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has lamented that several households cannot afford to celebrate Christmas due to the prevailing economic challenges in the country. This was disclosed in a Christmas message to Nigerians issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. Abure’s remarks follow President Bola…
The 11MW Ibadan Hybrid Power Plant (IBHP) commissioned on December 6 by Governor Seyi Makinde to boost power generation and supply for sustainable energy in the state has taken off. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, saying the whole of the Oyo…
As Christians all over the world commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Founder and President of TOOL Community Development Initiatives, Mrs. Titilope Oguntade Oladele, has sent a message of celebration to all the people of Ibarapa and the nation as they celebrate Christmas. The President’s message was contained in a statement on Wednesday in…
Tragedy visited Plateau state on Monday evening as three persons lost their lives while four sustained degree of injuries as a trailer rammed into a tricycle. The incident happened along Farin Gada road in Jos North. Peter Yakubu, spokesperson of the state command of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), and Nura Ussaini Magaji, State…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help…
During the Christmas season, which is celebrated to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, you find red and green colours everywhere. From the twinkle of Christmas lights to Santa’s suit and the decorations that fill our homes, you wonder why the read and green colours, out of all the possibilities, became the official symbols of…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have called for price adjustments…