The federal government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rates of N40,000 per 50-kilogramme bag. “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of federal government-milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of…
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels returned to Instagram on Friday, making a bold move by removing her husband, Ned Nwoko’s name from her bio and deleting all pictures featuring him from her page. This change comes just days after the actress deactivated her account last Monday amid rumours that Nwoko was responsible for actress Chika Ike’s…
In a surprising twist of events, the Dangote Group says it will withdraw its ₦100bn suit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for granting import licenses to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, AA Rano Limited, and four other companies despite local production of petroleum products….
Armed bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Yankuzo, Alhaji Babangida Kogo, in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, barely hours after a devastating Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike killed dozens of bandits in a forest enclave near the area. The monarch was reportedly abducted on Tuesday evening along the Mararraba axis as he…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a senator representing Abia North in the 10th National Assembly has said holding public office has cost him more than it has benefited him. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Monday, June 2, Kalu revealed that he used personal resources to run the State as Governor from…
Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, who spent 56 days in kidnappers’ den before he regained his freedom on Wednesday has recounted his harrowing experience in captivity. Specifically, the retired general revealed how he and other hostages were surrounded by hungry hyenas looking for what to eat in…
Oyo state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran has congratulated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 81st birthday celebration. Prof. Ogundiran also hailed the former Oyo Governor on historical coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan. In his congratulatory message, Ogundiran predicted that Oba Ladoja’s tenure will not only bring prosperity to…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to make public details of the process for appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. The current chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, will complete his 10-year tenure in November 2025, after serving two five-year terms. His successor is expected to be appointed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France has passed away at the age of 80. The cause of his death remains unclear. The news was announced by filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe on his social media page. Ogedengbe recalled working closely with France, including a memorable trip to Tanzania in 2006. They collaborated on several…
A soldier attached to the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba Barracks, Jos, has allegedly stabbed a 26-year-old tricycle rider, Abdullahi Muhammad, to death near the barracks gate. The tragic incident occurred at Gebu-Bassa around 7 p.m. when the victim, who was also a herder, stopped to purchase an item near the barracks gate….