Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has assured members of the Peoples Democratic Party that he remains loyal and the party’s forthcoming national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 will proceed smoothly. Mr Adeleke, who serves as the deputy chairman of the National Convention Committee and of the Accommodation Sub-committee, gave the assurance on Monday…
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, Oyo State has witnessed tremendous progress through initiatives such as the SAfER Program (Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery). This groundbreaking program has uplifted various sectors, particularly transportation, bringing convenience, innovation, and sustainability to the people of Oyo State. A shining example of this transformation is…
The police in Bauchi have apprehended a 20-year-old man (name withheld) for the alleged murder of his mother. The police said the suspect killed his 40-year-old mother, Salama Abdullahi, with a pestle in Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi metropolis. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on…
The National Peace Committee NPC on Friday revealed details of some behind-the-scenes maneuvers by partisans and other unnamed elements during the 2023 Presidential Election, disclosing how it came under immense pressure to get the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to either halt collation of the results or cancel the election. The committee led by a…
Political activist, Omoyele Sowore, speaks with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the claim that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a legacy of integrity The late former President Buhari was said to have left a legacy of integrity. Do you agree with that? Absolutely not. The myth of Buhari’s integrity was one of the most…
In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called for the musician’s immediate release. European Union has condemned the prolonged detention of Kano singer Yahaya Sharif-Amin, saying Shariah blasphemy laws violate international human rights and often lead to violence and mob killings. In its (2025/2548(RSP) resolution on Mr Sharif-Aminu’s detention, the EU called…
The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, says President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is smarter than his opponents including Peter Obi of the Labour Party. The former spokesman for the 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar, said his recent meeting with the president did not translate…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the immediate suspension of its foreign scholarships for lecturers of tertiary institutions across the country, effective January 1, 2025. The announcement was made in a circular dated November 25, 2024, and signed by its executive secretary, Sonny Echono. Mr Echono cited a higher cost of funding lecturers’…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a devastating fire outbreak occurred on Monday at a Bovas petrol station located at Olukunle, Olodo, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The fire is leaving a trail of destruction and chaos, though, the gravity of destruction cannot be ascertained now. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of…