President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census. The committee is expected to submit an interim report within three weeks. This was contained in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. The President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, along with 21 lawmakers, on Monday formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). During plenary, Guwor announced the receipt of 21 letters from members declaring their intention to leave the PDP. Guwor also announced his letter at the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The President arrived in Abuja on Saturday night at about 8:55 p.m. Nigerian time. He had departed Nigeria on January 26 with ministers and other government officials. While in Türkiye, President Tinubu secured a commitment from Turkish President…
Netflix has reportedly exited the Nigerian market, sparking concerns in the entertainment industry. Known for promoting Nollywood globally through hits like Oloture and Blood Sisters, its absence could limit opportunities for creators and viewers. Economic challenges and market barriers are speculated as reasons for the move, leaving the industry seeking alternatives. Netflix, a major player…
The Lagos State Government has condemned the “unprovoked attack” on officers of the Environmental Sanitation Corps also known as KAI by personnel of the Nigerian Army in the Yaba area of the state. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Tuesday, revealed that the attack occurred while…
NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL) recorded daily crude oil production of 355,000 barrels per day (bpd) on December 1, 2025—its highest output since 1989. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd. According to the figures released by the company, NEPL’s average daily production rose…
Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu, the Senior Special Assistant on Students Affairs to Ondo State Governor has celebrated Eid-el-Maulud with Muslim faithful, GISTSMATE MEDIA reports. Hon. Olaolu also urged the Muslim around the globe to abide by the teachings and lifestyle of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He said: “As we commemorate the birth of the Holy…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and nine members of the House of Representatives. The governor announced the decision at a political event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano on Monday. Addressing party leaders, lawmakers…
President Bola Tinubu has urged media practitioners in Nigeria to freely criticise government policies but to do so with fairness, and a sense of national responsibility. The President made the call on Wednesday at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, where he acknowledged the vital role of the media in shaping public discourse and…
The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a probe into an incident involving the destruction of a Nigerian passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo. “The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched a formal investigation following the circulation of…
