Ace Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new Spotify record for the biggest streams by any song. The superstar’s recently released album titled “Morayo” has claimed the number 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Chart, with all his tracks dominating the charts to positions. One of his singles from…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Adekaiyaoja as deputy director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS). Adekaiyaoja, who hails from Kogi state, is the first female operative of the DSS to occupy the position. While the presidency has not made an official statement, a source told TheCable that the appointment is…
The operatives of Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State command has arrested notorious cultists and suspected armed robber terrorizing the state. In a press briefing on Thursday, the command said its men also recovered firearms from the suspect who has been impersonating Nigeria police officer The press release reads: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS CULTIST, SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS,…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has accused the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition of offering N20 million to state chairpersons of the party to vacate their positions. On Thursday, Mr Kachikwu made the allegation in a statement sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA. Atiku, a former Nigeria’s vice president…
Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, increased the export tax on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5% to 10% on May 17. This policy shift is aimed at financing biofuel initiatives and replanting activities within the country. Nigeria, the world’s fifth-largest palm oil producer, still imports almost half of the two million tons…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Niger State has confirmed that 215 pupils and 12 teachers were abducted during Friday’s bandit attack on a Catholic school in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area. CAN Chairman in Nigeria State, Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, gave the confirmation on Friday, stating that the incident is one of…
The Supreme Court has overridden the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based house wife, Maryam Sanda, who was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. President Tinubu had reduced Sanda’s sentence to 12 years imprisonment on compassionate ground. But in a judgment…
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, former Minister of Information and Culture has revealed that he was paralysed for days when he heard about the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mohammed said this while narrating the reasons behind his new book, ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration”. The former Minister said he began writing…
Northern elders under the auspices of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the north following the protracted insecurity that has devastated the socio-economic life and development of the region. In a communique signed by the Spokesperson, NEF Prof Abubakar Jiddere, expressed deep concern over…
The House of Representatives has unveiled plans to launch a comprehensive investigation into the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit scheme, which was initiated by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. The decision follows the adoption of a motion of Urgent Public Importance brought forward by Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu during the plenary session…
