Nigeria’s private sector recorded its strongest expansion in over a year and a half, as the Stanbic IBTC Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.2 in August, up from 54.0 in July, marking a 19-month high in new order growth and a four-month high in output. The PMI reading, which has remained above the…
The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) on Saturday decried rape and disowned one Mr Kolawole Muyiwa, who was convicted of rape, as a staff member of the institution. The LASUED Vice Chancellor (VC), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, who described rape as debasing to humanity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed details of his discussions with Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, during the governor’s visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu disclosed that their talks focused on deepening democracy, strengthening security, and advancing economic reforms. In a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, described Soludo as…
The Sokoto State Government has banned all forms of “signing-out” celebrations by graduating secondary school students across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof Ahmad Ladan Ala, announced the ban on Thursday, citing rising incidents of student misconduct, vandalism, and public disturbances associated with such events. The directive affects both public and…
A wanted ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, has surrendered herself to the Lagos Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after about eight months in hiding. She was declared wanted by the agency in January after she escaped from her Lagos residence in Lekki when…
Several terrorists have been neutralised after Nigerian Air Force strikes targeted their enclave and an improvised explosive device (IED) factory in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The two high-impact precision airstrikes were carried out on December 28 at Turba Hill, a confirmed bandit hideout, and at Kachalla Dogo Sule’s camp, a notorious…
Founder of Mount Zion Faith Ministries Evangelist Mike Bamiloye has warned Christians about a purported “fake rapture” scheme. According to Bamiloye, scientists and world powers are allegedly working on a plan to create a fake rapture, designed to mislead and distract people from the true event predicted in Christian prophecy. Bamiloye referenced a Facebook post…
At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. “So far we have three deceased, two men and a woman,” fire department Commander Gelqui Gomez said on America TV. The number injured had risen to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his eldest brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. Engr. Makinde, aged 65, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan. The news was confirmed by Chief Olumuyiwa Makinde,…
In the evolving dynamics of Nigerian politics, where representation should reflect integrity and equity, the recent actions of the Ondo State APC Chairman, Mr. Ade Adetimehin, call for urgent scrutiny and collective introspection. Though a native of Idanre Local Government, Mr. Adetimehin has, in recent years, sought to exert undue influence over the political structure…
