The federal government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a federal university. This move marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s teacher education and expanding access to quality training for educators nationwide. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday called on state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in rural electrification, agricultural mechanisation, poverty eradication, and infrastructure. Tinubu’s call followed a presentation on the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP) by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, at the 150th meeting of…
Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a Nigerian born UK-based lawyer and women’s right activist, says Kemi Badenoch, Conservative Party leader, has “pressed her self-destruct button” with her repeated denigration of Nigeria. Recently on the Rosebud Podcast, Badenoch made headlines when she stated she had not renewed her Nigerian passport in over 20 years. She said she no longer…
A teacher stabbed an eight-year-old student to death at an elementary school in South Korea on Monday, local media reported, citing authorities. The teacher, a woman in her 40s, confessed to the crime after police officers found her and the young girl with stab wounds at the elementary school in the central city of Daejeon…
Former Governor of Anambra state, Chris Ngige, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of the bail application. Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order on Friday, after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the ex-minister of Labour and Productivity in court over…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding the activities of 58 companies allegedly operating illegal Ponzi schemes across Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, on its verified Facebook account, the anti-graft agency warned that these companies pose as investment entities but are defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians of their hard-earned money….
It is with immense joy and reverence that I, Emilagba Bashiru Bisoye, Chairman APC Youth Ambassador, Lagos Mainland Chapter, extend my heartfelt congratulations to the visionary leader, Hon. Jubril Kolawole Emilagba. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Hon. Emilagba’s exemplary leadership, compassion, and commitment to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irosanga has passed away. The sad news was disseminated by actress Hilda Dukobo via her Instagram page as Nollywood lost one of it finest actor. Amid rumours of his demise, veteran actress, Hilda Dukobo took to her Instagram page to confirm his death while sharing a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood actress and producer, Adanma Luke, has appealed for forgiveness from Nigerians over the tragic boat accident that resulted in the deaths of actor John Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, and four others. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Luke, who was the producer of the movie titled…
Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action against Nigeria. Mr Trump had recently threatened to take military action against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians. But Mr Meeks, a ranking member of the House…