The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has announced that it will audit public and private buildings across the country following the September 16 fire outbreak at Afriland Tower on Broad Street, Lagos Island. Controller-General of the FFS, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, made the announcement on Thursday. The CG said an investigation team has been deployed to establish…
President Paul Biya, who is the longest serving African President has “reportedly” died. According to news filtering from Cameroon, Diya has passed away. Biya, born on 13 February 1933 is a Cameroonian politician who has served as the second president of Cameroon since 6 November 1982, having previously been the prime minister of Cameroon from…
In a moment of deep significance for Muslims around the world, Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 tonight and the final dates of Hajj and Eid ul-Adha or Eid-ul-Azha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State said he is supporting President Bola Tinubu because of the President’s bold steps on the economy and structural reforms. Soludo made the remarks while speaking to journalists after meeting with President Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He urged political parties that identify as progressive to…
Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has described reports that former President Muhammadu Buhari is ill and has been admitted in an intensive Care Unit at an hospital in London as exaggerated. Some reports had indicated that the former president has been admitted into ICU at a London hospital due to severe illness. However, Ahmad who…
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Saturday that it will not be participating in a strike following national directives from the union’s leadership. The state chapter dismissed rumours about an alleged strike planned for Monday, December 2, 2024, as false. This decision followed an extensive discussion on minimum wage…
Benin prosecutors announced on Wednesday that three high-profile individuals, including a presidential guard commander, have been arrested on charges of plotting a coup d’état in the country. The suspects include former sports Minister, Oswald Homeky, businessman, Olivier Boko, who is a close associate of President Patrice Talon, and Djimon Dieudonne Tevoedjre, the Commander of the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular crossdresser, James Brown, has temporarily reverted to his male identity, citing financial struggles as the reason. The social media sensation took to his Instagram page on Friday to solicit help, revealing that his current challenges have forced him to pause his feminine lifestyle. In his post, James Brown stated, “Many…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has perfected plans to contest his re-election under the Accord Party (AP), sources revealed. Adeleke in his resignation letter said, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect. I thank…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the rescheduling of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting following the demise of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja. The President noted that a new date for the meeting will be announced latter. The FEC meeting was initially scheduled for today (Wednesday), but had to be…