“She was a woman whose warmth could melt the coldest heart, whose laughter could chase away any shadow. “She was a devoted wife, a cherished daughter, a beloved sister, and a friend to all. “Temitope dreamed of motherhood, of cradling her child, of singing lullabies and of sharing her boundless love. “Tope just rounded…
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its decision to boycott the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The development comes after a stakeholders’ meeting at the PDP secretariat in Port Harcourt, where state party Chairman Aaron Chukwuemeka disclosed that the party will await the court verdict…
The federal government has listed four main reasons for raising the fees of the Nigerian international passport. The new fees are effective from September 1, 2024. It can be recalled that on Wednesday, the government through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) raised the fee for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity from N35,000…
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem. A statement by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, said seeking permission was necessary to avoid misinterpretation. He further announced that press conferences will be held across all states to initiate the sensitisation…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that wanted popular Nigerian muscian, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, is now in its custody. Spokesperson for Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola said in a statement that Portable is now being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta Odutola said Portable who had…
Governor Uba Sani has announced a 50% reduction in tuition fees for all Kaduna State-owned tertiary institutions, describing it as a major step toward removing barriers to higher education. Speaking through his principal private secretary, Professor Bello Ayuba, at the inauguration of the Kaduna State University chapter of the Kaduna State Students Union, the governor…
The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers which comprised ten Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents and one Superintendent. The Commission also approved the reduction in ranks of 19 other senior Police Officers, one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents and…
A notorious terrorists’ commander, Amir Abu Fatima has been killed by troops of the Nigerian Army during a special military operation in the Kukawa axis of northern Borno State. Nigeria: Nigerian fashion Nigerian Army conformed the death of the terrorist commander in a statement it posted on the official X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. According…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that all civil servants in Ebonyi State are set to receive a Christmas bonus of one hundred and fifty thousand naira (₦150,000.00) This was announced by the State Governor, Francis Nwifuru. This payment is scheduled to be disbursed before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, according to a statement from his Chief…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday ended plenary without any mention of the state of emergency in Rivers State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that nembers of the house of representatives are locked in a heated exchange before today’s setting, in expectation of debate on emergency rule in Rivers state. The shouting match began as the legislators…