GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a 95-year-old Kenyan man married his 90-year-old long-time sweetheart at the weekend, six decades after they first met, local media reported on Monday. Ibrahim Mbogo walked down the aisle with Tabitha Wangui at a white wedding at a church on Sunday, private media outlet Citizen Digital reported. “We met and fell…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has addressed lingering controversies involving Davido, while also setting the record straight on rumours linking her to Wizkid. In an interview shared by The Breakfast Club on Tuesday, Savage spoke candidly about the December 2023 dispute with Davido, as well as her past experiences…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has weighed in on issues surrounding the ongoing leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his deteriorating relationship with Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde reflected on his early career, recalling…
The Dangote Refinery has successfully exported its jet fuel to various international destinations, including airports in Iceland, Tenerife, and London. According to a report by SP Global Commodity Insights, the refinery’s Nigerian-made aviation fuel has reached prominent locations such as Heathrow Airport in the UK, as the petrochemical facility continues to scale up production. The…
The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide to ease travel costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. Opeifa said the fare reduction took effect on…
The Afenifere National Youth Council (AYC) has expressed concerns over the escalating killings and kidnapping crisis in the Southwestern part of the country. It has, therefore, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping urgently to stem the tide of insecurity. According to the President of the group, Prince Eniola…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has renamed the RCCG Apapa Family to “The Favoured Family” during a visit to Trinity Towers, the home of the RCCG City of David parish. The visit, which marked the second time Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu…
Ekiti youths have expressed appreciation to key leaders in the state for their unwavering support and contributions toward a successful Yuletide celebration. At a press conference held at the Ekiti Youth House, Fajuyi, Ado Ekiti, the youths praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his exemplary leadership. They lauded his introduction of subvention for youth organizations through…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed as the patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC). His appointment was announced during the group’s international conference, held from August 22–25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, reports Church Times Monday. The…
The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun on Friday, 27th September 2024 visited the Rivers State Chapter of Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and commissioned a Twelve Room Office Complex built by the Rivers State Chapter of the Association located at Old GRA, Port-Harcourt. On arrival, the National…