GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the national grid has collapsed again, making it second time in three days. Announcing the latest development, National Grid on their X said “BREAKING: Another Grid Setback Experienced”. According to Ikeja Disco, the outage occurred today, Thursday November 7, at exactly 11:29hrs. The latest power outage will throw millions of households…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Monday, March 17th, 2025, approved the promotion of 66 senior Police Officers. The Commission approved the promotion of 20 Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. It also considered and approved the promotion of 19 Deputy Commissioners to the substantive rank of Commissioners…
Following a close shave with death, a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone surgery, exploratory laparotomy, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. NDLEA disclosed that its operatives arrested Igbokwe at the arrival hall of…
Pelumi Olajengbesi, an Abuja-based lawyer, has condemned calls for President Bola Tinubu to impose emergency rule in Osun state. Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had urged the president to extend emergency rule to Osun, citing Ademola Adeleke, the governorâs refusal to reinstate APC-backed council chairpersons despite a court order. Basiru…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the Peopleâs Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
An unidentified man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a transformer at a company situated on Awolowo Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 1. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this in a statement…
The socio-political group supporting the leading aspirant for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, OMO BAO Ladies, has congratulated Dr. Peju Esan on the occasion of her birthday today. In a statement signed by the groupâs media office in Ibadan on Wednesday, they praised Dr. Peju Esan for her exceptional leadership in every aspect of her life,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, for issuing âsit-at-homeâ orders that led to the closure of banks, schools, and economic activities across the Southeast, particularly on Mondays. The court described the actions as âterrorist acts against Nigeria.â Justice James…
A plane carrying hundreds of hajj pilgrims back from Saudi Arabia was diverted in Indonesia on Tuesday after an email bomb threat was sent to authorities, Indonesiaâs aviation body said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it received a report from Indonesiaâs airport operator âregarding a bomb threat sent by an unidentified person via…
Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State governorship election, has described the election as potentially the worst in Nigeria’s history, citing numerous alleged irregularities. Speaking during a live press conference on Sunday, organised by the Edo PDP National Campaign Council and led by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri,…