The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has arrived the Force Headquarters at the Federal Capital Territory to honour a police invitation. Ajaero was accompanied by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju and a group of workers. The police had invited the NLC leader over…
Nigerian singer Sola Allyson has opened up about her marital struggles, disclosing that she has never experienced joy in her marriage despite still being legally married. The singer said she and her husband now live in separate houses following years of challenges. Speaking on the Oyinmomo Podcast, Allyson described marriage as a difficult journey for…
Former Senate leader and 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo, Teslim Folarin, on Thursday, expressed concern over the abduction of Hon. Adewale Oriade, a member of the party in Ibadan. Mr Folarin, in a Facebook post, described Mr Oriade’s abduction as an “unacceptable and a painful reminder of the growing insecurity…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that some gunmen have reportedly launched an attack in the Tsiga community in Bakori local government area of Katsina State. According to reports, the gunmen allegedly kidnapped several residents of the community including a retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga. General Tsiga served as the director general of the National Youths Service Corps…
The chief organiser of South Korea’s notoriously gruelling university entrance exams has resigned — after complaints that an English test he designed was just too difficult. South Korea’s college entry exam, known locally as the “Suneung”, is essential for admission to top universities and widely regarded as a gateway to social mobility, economic security and…
Uche Okirie, a UK-based Nigerian student, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday by a Congolese suspect, a report by the Norfolk police has confirmed. Colleagues of Mr Okirie told Peoples Gazette they had identified him but were struggling to reach his family in Nigeria. The Norfolk police also appealed to UK…
The bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to create new Oyo and Ibadan States has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi, the son of the Late Alafin Adeyemi, and six others, seeks to create Oyo State with Oyo town as the capital, while the remaining part should…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, says her invitation to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other lawmakers for the commissioning of projects in Kogi was in line with legislative procedure. On Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan invited Akpabio and other lawmakers to attend a project commissioning event in her state — two months after returning from suspension. Akpoti-Uduaghan,…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has visited the Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke on official visit. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Hon. Khadijat and her team arrived in Osun State on an official visit to discuss developmental initiatives and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration. She was warmly welcomed by…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to well-wishers from all walks of life for the overwhelming love and goodwill extended to him on the occasion of his recent birthday. In a heartfelt message released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the council chairman described…
