Israeli Defence Minister, Israel Katz, warned on Thursday that the country would not hesitate to strike Iran again if it perceives any threat from Tehran. “Israel’s long arm will reach you in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and anywhere you try to threaten or harm Israel. There is no place to hide,” Katz said during an air…
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…
The Federal Government through the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission has stated that the payment of the new minimum wage will commence from July 2024. The NSIWC Chairman, Ekpo Nta, said this during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The commission stated that this was because the date in question was when the…
Hon. Napoleon Ukalikpe and Mrs. Bulabari Henrietta Loolo have won the APC primaries for the Ahoada East Constituency II and Khana Constituency II by-elections, scheduled for February 21 in Rivers State. The candidates are reportedly the choices of former Governor Nyesom Wike, defeating other aspirants, including that of Governor Sim Fubara. The primaries followed ward delegate congresses held…
No fewer than thirty-five kidnapped victims of Banga village in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State were said to have been slaughtered by bandits for failure to pay N35 million ransom. An indigene of the village, Sani Suleiman, disclosed this in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Sunday, stating that bandits had kidnapped…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared that ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, is not above the law and will be investigated for allegedly abusing the naira during his 54th birthday celebration. This reaction comes after a viral video surfaced online showing Tompolo stepping on naira notes while guests lavishly…
The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan has congratulated Muslim faithful on completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In his Eid celebration message, Hon. Sulaimon also called for prayers for Osun state and the Governor, Ademola Adeleke. He also urged the Muslims to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad…
A Councillor representing Kinkiba Ward in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 special advisers to strengthen his grassroots administration. The aides were inaugurated on Sunday during a ceremony held at L.E.A. Primary School, Kinkiba, which was attended by APC stakeholders, party loyalists, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community members….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Femi Soneye, has resigned. A statement personally issued by Soneye on Saturday said his resignation was to allow him to focus on personal businesses. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve…
The Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to carry on with its plans for the November 15 and 16 elective National Convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State. A Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the party not to go ahead with the convention for allegedly breaching its rule. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the…
