Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has condemned the complete shutdown of the entire Head Bridge Market, Onitsha, Anambra State, over illicit drugs. “The entire Head Bridge Market in Onitsha has been closed by regulatory and security agencies due to suspected trading in illegal drugs within one section of the market known…
The Rivers State Government has reacted to the 48-hour ultimatum issued to Governor Siminalayi Fubara to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule. In its response, the government stated that it would not comply with the ultimatum as it had not yet received an official letter…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Onu Simeon following a fatal altercation that resulted in the death of Ifeanyi Chukwu at Utako Market, Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the incident: Our electric bike will crash price of goods and fight climate change – Adekunle Ajasin Varsity….0:00 / 0:00 “On…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has begun a process to obtain a fresh $2bn loan from the World Bank. The loan request submitted by the Ministry of Finance on behalf of the government is currently undergoing concept review, an appraisal stage that will lead to further negotiation and approval. According to documents posted…
A Kano Senator has revealed that he earns a cumulative sum of N21 million monthly in salary and allowances, following a recent pay increase. Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South senatorial district, made this disclosure in a chat with the BBC Hausa Service Wednesday morning. The Senator explained that his official salary is less…
Lawmakers from Delta North in Delta State and nine council chairpersons from the senatorial district have opposed the proposal to make the proposed Anioma State part of the South-east region. In a statement jointly issued in Asaba and made available to journalists on Sunday, the group reaffirmed its push for Anioma State, but insisted that…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has rolled out plans of issuing certificates to prospective corps members who could not be mobilised for the one year national service after falling kidnap victims. The victims were travelling to Sokoto State for the three weeks orientation course when they were kidnapped in Zamfara State, on August 17,…
The Rector of Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke, Dr Samson Adegoke, has called on all levels of government to prioritise investment in polytechnic education to drive Nigeria’s development. Speaking on Monday during a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the 8th combined convocation ceremony of the institution, Adegoke lamented the neglect of polytechnics in the…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a notorious hacker, identified as Onuma Osita, who infiltrated the financial system of the Enugu State government and siphoned N1,097,700,300 from its coffers. The arrest was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Police Force-National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), which launched a detailed investigation into the cyber…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has drawn a sharp comparison between Nigeria’s national budget and the revenues of the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport during a three-day visit to the United States. Obi, who recently toured Washington, Chicago, and Atlanta, shared his reflections on leadership and public conduct in a post on Thursday. Obi…