The Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and pioneer chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Abdullahi Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Acting Chairman of the Oyo APC, Alhaji M.O. Abas, on his 75th birthday. In a statement issued on Friday from his media office in Ibadan, Omo BAO praised Alhaji…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Isese Day celebration. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the work-free day for all public servants across the state, according to a circular issued by the Head of Service, Huiel Bode Agoro, with reference number…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Allwell Ademola, was buried on Friday at the Atan Cemetery in Yaba, Lagos. Industry stars, including Toyin Abraham, Biola Adebayo, Rotimi Salami, Saidi Balogun and others were at the burial ground to pay their last respect to the late actress. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood stars and well-wishers similarly gathered for…
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to stop condemning, cursing or speaking evil about their country. Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made the call during a stakeholders’ engagement on National Anthem, Identity Project, Values Charter and the Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Osogbo. Issa-Onilu said that…
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a Bill to strip the Vice President, Governors and their deputies of immunity against prosecution. The Bill sponsored by Rep. Solomon Bob, passed through second reading alongside 41 other bills at the Plenary on Wednesday. It was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Constitution Review….
The Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai supported by the Air Component have reportedly eliminated three top commanders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) during the failed terrorist attack on Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. Impeccable sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday that the commanders, identified as Amir…
The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to serving all Nigerians equitably, declaring that his administration is guided by the principle of fairness and inclusive development across every region of the country. In a post shared on his verified X handle, @OfficialABAT on Monday, the President stated, “I took an oath to serve all…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has declared that if any violence occurs at her homecoming rally today, three political figures should be blamed. She listed them as Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello and incumbent, Usman Ododo. Akpoti-Uduaghan called for a peaceful Sallah celebration today, urging her constituents to embrace harmony during the…
Former Senator and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Tinubu. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country,…
