The Ojude Oba Festival is a colourful celebration organised every year by the Ijebu people in Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Ijebu people and their commitment to preserving and celebrating their traditions. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning attendee, the festival offers a…
A woman, identified as Sarah Ayinde, allegedly set her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in Iperu community in Ogun State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on December 12, following a minor disagreement between them. The PUNCH reports that a source revealed the dispute escalated, leading…
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday forcefully rearrested human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, outside the Kuje magistrate’s court in Abuja, moments after the court granted him bail. The incident occurred shortly after the magistrate, Abubakar Sai’id, granted bail to Mr Sowore and 12 others arrested over Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Witnesses…
Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, has installed Sheikh Habeeb Ayilara, as Chief Imam of the palace. The appointment made by the League of Imams and Alfas of Ogbomoso and other Muslim leaders, was approved by the Soun of Ogbomoso, on Friday. Sheikh Habeeb Ayilara, who has been the choice of the Ayilara family whose…
A notorious bandit commander, Babangida Kachala, who was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within the Masalaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State, has been eliminated by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation ACCORD III, in collaboration with other hybrid forces. The troops had recorded a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three new Heads of Agencies. Bello Bawa Bwari (Niger State) has been appointed as the new Director-General in the National Biosafety Management Agency for an initial term of four years, effective from September 18, 2025. Tinubu also appointed Hon. Barr. Aminu Junaidu (Zamfara…
Oyo State Government has commenced payment of new N80,000 minimum wage, disbursing N12 billion to its workforce in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s pledge. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that the salary adjustment benefits all categories of workers. Employees on Grade Levels I to VI now receive an additional N50,000, while those…
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 Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in…
The army officer abducted in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, Major Josiah, has been rescued by villagers from the deep forest of Tuomo community. The officer was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday night by armed youths, who stormed his lodge, ransacked it, and whisked him away to the creeks of Burutu Local Government Area….