The Abia State Government has announced the passing away of Sunny Onwuma, a member of the Abia State Executive Council and Honourable Commissioner for Labour and Productivity. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information in the state, Prince Okey Kanu, on Friday, stated that Onwuma passed in the early hours of Monday, March 3,…
A bill seeking to create a new state in Nigeria’s South-West geopolitical zone has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, representing Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Federal Constituency, the bill proposes an amendment to the 1999 Constitution to establish Ibadan State from the current Oyo State. During…
Food crises have been reported in 31 states of the country, while the North East region is severely affected. The situation is compounded by rising production costs as witnessed in Maize production costs, which have surged by 69.7 percent, with the attendant significant food price increases like cowpea prices, which have gone up by 300…
The Anambra Government has imposed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School, Awka, for allegedly selling the position of head prefect during a student election. This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh. According to the commissioner, the school reportedly demanded N5,000 from each pupil aspiring…
EID-EL-MAULUD: Oyo Lawmaker, Hon. Comforter Rejoices With Muslim Faithful Actions The Globe The Chairman, Oyo House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, at the Oyo State House of Assembly, has rejoiced with Muslim Community in Ibadan North, Oyo State, Nigeria and entire globe on…
The Bayelsa State Executive Council and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Elizabeth Bidei, has passed away. Bidei’s demise was announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai on Tuesday. Obiyai shared heartfelt sympathy with her family, especially her husband, Jackson Bidei and their children. However, the cause of her death and the date…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe is devastated as fire has razed one of her buildings, but luckily, no life was lost. The actress took to her Intagram page to upload a video of the burnt edifice and captioned it “Devastated! Thank God no life was lost! It is well.” Aigbe’s post has drawn an overwhelming response…
Amid the prevailing high cost-of-living crisis in the country, the National Assembly and four other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the Federal Government have received a combined sum of N109bn as statutory allocations in the first few days of August 2024, an investigation by Saturday PUNCH has shown. Recall that the National Assembly raised its…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nigerian actress, Kehinde Bankole has revealed the only condition she would accept a nude role in a movie. During a recent podcast appearance, Bankole was asked whether she would be willing to perform nude scenes on screen. In response, the actress said she believes nudity and explicit scenes are not always…
Social media sensation and plus-size model, Sissy Icecream, born Nessa Anietie, has revealed how her voluptuous figure, particularly her breasts, has significantly contributed to her financial success and public image. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Lagos-based media personality, Egungun of Lagos, the body-positive influencer opened up about her physique, self-confidence and the role her…