Tragedy struck on Saturday at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria in Kaduna when an explosion believed to have emanated from gunpowder production killed two workers—including a military officer—and injured four others. The incident occurred at the corporation’s factory in the Kurmin Gwari area of Kaduna metropolis during a weekend shift. Residents living near the…
As part of his administration’s ongoing commitment to educational development and youth empowerment, the Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Prince Adedayo Ladega, has facilitated the distribution of free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to students across the Ikorodu Local Government. The Executive Chairman was ably represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Babawale…
Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in the Gaza war and it is now up to Hamas to accept the deal, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. During the two-month period, the United States will work with all parties to end the conflict, Mr Trump wrote on his platform,…
The Assistant Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Bayelsa State, Amadein Tibiebi, has been arrested by men of Zone 16 of the Nigeria Police for alleged illegal possession of firearms. PUNCH Metro gathered that Tibiebi, an ex-militant, who is currently undergoing interrogation, is being held at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Bayelsa…
After serving time in prison, Dani Alves has been found not guilty of rape. Life moves on like nothing happened, especially for the woman who destroyed his life. She walks free. Dani lost everything—absolutely everything, including his family. As a man, the game was rigged against him from the start. Once worth $60 million, his…
Rising star Solange Jay is set to make waves in the music industry with the release of his debut single, “Feeling Good,” dropping on August 2, 2024. This electrifying track, written by the talented Solomon James and published by Azure Voice, promises to be the soundtrack of the summer. “Feeling Good” is a vibrant celebration…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after spending his two weeks leave at United Kingdom, France respectively. Tinubu arrived Abuja today, October 19, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports. Recall that Mr President departed for the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave. He later left the UK for France on Friday, October…
The traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, has died at the age of 103, having reigned over the kingdom for 50 years. The monarch, who ascended the throne in 1975, was officially gazetted by the then Bendel State Government in 1984,…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Tony Okocha, its former Caretaker Committee chairperson, as the substantive chairperson. Mr Okocha was elected at the party’s Delegates’ Congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt. He was elected alongside other State Working Committee members to run the affairs of the party for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) developed the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to provide real-time access to election results directly from polling units. The platform aims to enhance transparency in the electoral process and reduce the chances of vote tampering and manipulation. IReV allows voters, observers, and interested parties to monitor ongoing elections and…