Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has directed all commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to either defect with him to the All Progressives Congress, APC, or resign from their positions. The directive was reportedly issued during an ongoing State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting on Thursday, where the governor openly confirmed his decision…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, Oyo state axis has called on securities to urgently probe a viral petition by Comrade Ojo Olabisi Yusuff (Astute Valuer), a self acclaimed Chief Press Secretary of the association. In a petition sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Comrade Ojo called on the management of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki (TOPS) to…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has, for the second time, restrained the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its National Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, between November 15 and 16. The court also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from supervising, monitoring, or recognising the outcome of the Convention, where…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into the alleged abuse of office and diversion of funds in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). In a letter written to the National Sports Commission (NSC) dated November 28, 2024 and seen by TheCable, the anti-graft agency has asked the commission to furnish it…
There was mild drama in the Senate today (Tuesday) when lawmakers declined to second a motion moved by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the repatriation of Nigerian women allegedly abused in Libyan prisons. The incident occurred during deliberations on a motion concerning the abuse of the rights of Nigerian immigrants in Libya. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents…
The President of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo on Wednesday dismissed the chances of the newly formed African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Osifo also described the coalition members — including former Vice President, former Senate President, and ex-Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as “a bunch of jokers.” He made the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, revealed how he rejected a move to have him endorse former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, as his successor. Under the Obasanjo government, El-Rufai served first as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and later as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed trending photos circulating online that allegedly depict his son, Oseloka Obi, with a gay partner. The images, which trended on social media, depicted a man celebrating with another man believed to be his partner on the partner’s birthday. A northern influencer on X, with the handle @Waspapping_, shared…
Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens. In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only prioritize educational access but also invest in quality, innovation, and inclusivity, setting benchmarks for others to follow. In this article, we delve…
A police officer identified as ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979 on Saturday committed suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. This was confirmed in a signal shared by the Nigerian police which SaharaReporters obtained. It stated that Bawa took his own life by hanging himself from the ceiling. According to the wireless message, the…