Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday warned against the creation of a one-party state, saying any nation that must practice it must do so carefully and with a well-planned process and projected outcome. He stated this in Abuja while paying tribute to the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, at a memorial lecture and day of…
World football’s governing body FIFA on Thursday gave no verdict either way on a Palestinian request to suspend Israel, but instead launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination. At FIFA’s congress in Bangkok in May, the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) called for its Israeli counterpart to be suspended and for Israeli teams to be banned…
Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has warned Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 election, that she will actively campaign against him if he chooses to run as Vice President under another candidate in the 2027 presidential election. In a video statement released on Monday, Yesufu questioned why Nigerians often seem to settle…
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the zero draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan. The policy aims to address the pressing challenges within the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry and set the nation on a path toward a robust, sustainable, and inclusive power sector. Speaking at the presentation event on Wednesday…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been named the recipient of the 2025 International Peace Award by the Global Peace Movement International (GPMI)—a recognition of his growing stature as a champion of peace, diplomacy, and visionary leadership. In a statement signed by GPMI President Dr. Mike Uyi, the organisation described Akpabio’s global strides as…
A Federal High Court in Lugbe, Abuja on Wednesday granted N500,000 bail to a 25-year old man, Uroko Louis, standing trial before it over alleged fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is prosecuting the defendant over alleged impersonation and fraud involving the sum of $400 to which he pleaded not guilty to on April…
Actress Dayo Amusa has opened up about her struggles with infertility and her journey to becoming a mother. In a lengthy Instagram post, Amusa shared her testimony, revealing that she had been trying to conceive for years and had suffered three miscarriages. In 2015, Amusa said she was diagnosed with uterine myomatosis, a condition that…
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the amendment of the Federal High Court Act to increase the statutory number of justices of the Federal High Court from 70 to 90. Tinubu has also written, requesting the amendment of the Court of Appeal Act to increase the number of Appeal Court judges from 70…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have clashed over the recently conducted local government elections in Osun State, with both sides trading accusations over the legitimacy and conduct of the polls. The APC, yesterday, urged the Federal Government to withhold allocations to local government areas in Osun State, following what…
INSIDE LIFE: Lady Poison Ex-Boyfriend, His Four Friends With Pepper Soup A yet-to-be-identified young man and four of his friends reportedly died after reportedly eating pepper soup made by his ex-girlfriend. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the tragic incident occurred in Auchi, Edo State on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Although details of the incident are still…
