The Lagos State Government has released the operational dates for seven newly signed laws, following their passage by the State House of Assembly and assent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The laws, aimed at strengthening institutional reforms and improving governance, are set to address key areas such as emergency response, consumer protection, justice, and local government…
Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order giving himself far greater powers over US elections. The new directive will require all voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, and demand that all ballots be received by election day. The order, signed by the president on Tuesday, claimed the US…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Issa Hayatou, has passed away at the age of 77. Hayatou died in Paris on Thursday, just one day before his 78th birthday. Hayatou, a Cameroonian football administrator, served as CAF’s president for an unprecedented 29 years, from 1988 to 2017. During…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party, asserting that he has no intention of joining the opposition party. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday night, El-Rufai explained that his discussions with politicians from other parties had been misunderstood, and emphasized that these interactions…
Kebbi state governor, Nasir Idris has appointed 200 youths of All Progressives Congress (APC) as his Special Assistants. Presenting the offer to the beneficiaries comprising male and females at the APC Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, the party Chairman in Kebbi, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, said the party was proud of the governor. The chairman…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August 15, 2025. The company is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to boost delivery capacity and improve access to fuel across the country. The offer, according to a statement released on Sunday, is open to…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted six passengers, including three staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), en route to Anambra State for the November 8 governorship election. The three INEC staff members, identified as Chinenye Orji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were travelling from Abuja to Anambra when they were ambushed…
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is set to provide a transformative platform connecting unemployed graduates from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with paid, practical work experience. Ahead of its official launch, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, at a press briefing in Abuja,…
The federal government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria chairman, Abdullahi Usman, announced this in a statement on Sunday. Mr Usman explained that the four airlines were selected from the 11 companies that submitted applications…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the agitation for a separate Biafra state is no longer necessary. He argued that the South-East has been fully integrated into Nigeria’s political and economic mainstream under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing federal infrastructure projects across the South-East…