The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, on Sunday, said some retirees are still receiving N500 as monthly pensions in the country. The Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, Alhassan Musa, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, described the condition of the returnees as “pathetic”. He said that most of the affected retirees…
A 9-year-old malaria patient, Rumaisa Sadiq, has been reportedly raped to death by an acclaimed chemist in Jaba, Fanisau Unogo Local Government Area of Kano State. Kano State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Disabled and Children, Hajia Aisha Saji, who confirmed the victim’s death in a statement, said justice would be served. She said despite moves…
The Chairman of Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide joins Well-Wishers to felicitate the birthday of the Chairman of Oyo State Youth Development Agency, Hon. Prince Adebowale Falana. In a message message she made available to the media, Hon. Comforter wished the Celebrant well…
Yoruba adages will say, ” oju ti yi o ba ni kale, ko ni ti owuro sepin” In lieu of this, Omo BAO aspiration is never a do or die, he’s always of a good conduct and peoples’-oriented type. Ibadan North FC is agog when his name appear on the list of the contest. I…
The move to remove the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, from office heightened again the last week following speculations that President Bola Tinubu may be considering an ambassadorial position for him to leave the country over his lingering corruption trial. What started as a mere rumour soon gained momentum on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that His Royal Highness, the Odeyani Ebira of Lokoja, Kogi State, Alhaji Audu Mayaki Otonoku, has passed away. A child of the late ruler, Mal .Abubakar Audu, informed The Reporters correspondent in Lokoja on Sunday while breaking the The sad news in an interview. According to him the traditional ruler, who died…
Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has stated that over 1000 #EndBadGovernance protesters are currently in prison custody nationwide following the recent hunger protests. The protests, which were held between August 1 and 10, turned violent in some parts of the country, with reports of looting and vandalism in several states. On August 6, the Inspector-General…
South African Dricus du Plessis defended his UFC middleweight title on Sunday after a fourth-round submission win over bitter rival Israel Adesanya in a blockbuster bout at Perth Arena. In the main event of UFC 305, du Plessis appeared to be flagging against the two-time former champion before a spectacular takedown of Adesanya solidified his…
A man, Tunde, has approached Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, praying that it stops the relationship between him and his wife, Nora, on the accounts of irresponsibility and indecent lifestyle. Tunde, in his divorce suit, stated that Nora lacked the characteristics of a virtuous woman. He said she constantly abandoned her role…
Some police officers attached to the Plateau State Command were on Saturday involved in an accident while allegedly chasing some people driving in a Benz car. According to a video posted by an X user, Drifters Spare @hope_drifter, some of the injured police officers were seen in blood. The x user has posted that the…