Edo Speaker Blessing Agbebaku (Owan West constituency) and Deputy Maria Edeko (Esan Northeast II) on Monday survived the leadership change in the Assembly. The Speaker and Deputy are of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is now in the majority. The representative of Egor constituency in the…
Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a statement denying allegations of homosexuality. This follows his suspension, along with Deacon Oke Mayowa, pending an investigation into the allegations against them. Recall that RCCG National Overseer Pastor Sunday Akande confirmed the suspension in a memo dated October 28, 2024, stating…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State on Sunday announced that fifty pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, have escaped and reunited with their families. The announcement comes days after suspected terrorists invaded the school and abducted 303 pupils, students, and staff….
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 10 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including two senior commanders identified as Basulhu and Ubaida, his deputy, in Borno. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the troops also recovered a cache of arms and equipment…
Modupeola Fadugba, a Nigerian multi-media artist whose work explores the intersections of cultural identity, social justice, and the socio-political landscape, has been awarded the grand prize at the esteemed Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 hosted by Norval Foundation in Cape Town. This significant recognition underscores Fadugba’s exceptional talent and the profound impact of her…
President Bola Tinubu is calling for urgent reforms in the global financial, healthcare, and governance systems, saying it’s time to prioritize fairness, inclusion, and the interests of emerging economies, especially Africa. Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Tinubu said global inequalities in healthcare, climate action, and financing continue to…
The alumni of Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan Campus has celebrated a milestone achievement of Dr. Kayode Balogun and Dr. Adedeji Akeem on completion of their Ph.D program. In a separate wishes sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, the FSSIB Alumni Interim PRO, Afolabi Oluwajuwon Olajide described both alumni achievements as remarkable. Reacting to Dr. Balogun’s convocation,…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued directives following the deadly violence that erupted in local government (LG) secretariats across the state. He confirmed that five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were killed during the crisis, while several others were injured. The violence escalated on Monday when loyalists of the All Progressives Congress…
A devastating boat accident occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. According to eyewitnesses, the boat, which belonged to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm laborers, en route to the Katcha weekly market. Tragically,…
The Cross River chapter of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has commended the state Governor, Prince Bassey Otu and his Special Assistant on Events over increment of artists payment for Calabar Xmas festival. Reacting to the new development, Cross River state PMAN Governor, Prince Emmanuel Effiom ‘Rebreed’ said he has gotten inward look at…
