Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of diesel to N1,020 per litre, down from N1,075. This marks the latest in a series of price cuts since it started diesel production in January 2024, when the price was N1,700 per litre. The company’s decision aims to ease costs for businesses and consumers. The latest reduction…
New Chapter, New Era A Heartfelt Appreciation from Hon. Jubril Kolawole Emilagba on his emergence as the Flag Bearer of Apc in the forthcoming Chairmanship Election of Lagos Mainland Local Government. With deep humility and immense gratitude, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who contributed in one way or another to my victory at…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari have arrived in Katsina State. Mr Buhari’s remains arrived at the Katsina airport, at about 2:07 p.m., shortly after President Tinubu touched down at the same place. The body was accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
Founder and Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation, OOF, Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has been inducted into the Ambassadorial Assembly of the AU Agenda 2063. In a press release made available by the Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the newly inducted Ambassador, Comrade Adedokun Sunday Harshasha on Saturday, highlighted the objectives of…
A 60-year-old cattle owner, Abubakar Umoru of Olokemeji Village in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, has reported the death of three of his cows allegedly poisoned by suspected farm workers. Umoru said his cattle, valued at about N3 million, died after consuming cassava tubers laced with a grey powdery substance believed to be…
A 13-year-old boy, Siraju Haruna, had been killed following a rock-blasting exercise at Hoy Quarry, Papa Oja, Odeda Local Government Area of the state. Sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred on Friday morning. The quarry Manager, Adeola Temitope, 36, who also serves as a blast man at the site, reported the incident. According to…
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement…
Tesla owner and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has stirred controversy on social media after changing his display name on X to “Kekius Maximus.” The billionaire, who also shares close ties with US President-Elect Donald Trump, provided no explanation for the change or the accompanying profile image, which features Pepe the Frog—a character linked…
An auto crash involving an articulated vehicle in Kogi on Tuesday left six persons dead and 60 persons injured, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official has confirmed. Samuel Oyedeji, FRSC Kogi sector commander, disclosed this to journalists in Lokoja on Tuesday and attributed the accident to high speed. Mr Oyedeji said the accident occurred…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally spoken out on the contentious tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Atiku’s statement comes on the heels of the National Economic Council’s (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku cited the…