President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved…
About 20 persons, including a pregnant woman and four children have been critically injured by a gas explosion that occured in the Orazi axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon close to densely populated area in Orazi called ‘Big Tree’. It was learnt that amany of…
The Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has asked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) behind as he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following Oborevwori’s defection, Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor, advised him to ensure his move to the APC…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular undertaker in Kogi state, Segun Adekoya has been killed by some yet-to-be-identified gunman. According to report, Adekoya, was killed on the Egbe-Ogbe-Ponyan road in Yagba East local government of Kogi state over the weekend. The incident was said to have occurred on Saturday, January 25, at about 5 pm…
Music producer and co-founder of Murder Inc, Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr popularly known as Irv Gotti is dead, the Hollywood Reporters confirmed. He died at the age of 54. The cause of his death has not been announced. He has however suffered a minor stroke and also battled diabetes related issues before his death. He…
Becky Enenche, the wife of Paul Enenche, senior pastor of Dunamis International gospel Centre (DIGC), has stressed the significance of consistent tithe payment. In the undated video circulating on social media, Becky advises Christians to constantly pay their tithe, which she refers to as “returning God’s portion”. The clergywoman also warned that whenever a Christian…
Psychiatrists have warned that the current economic hardship in Nigeria may lead to an increase in suicidal thoughts among citizens, urging Nigerians to visit clinics for mental health check-ups. PUNCH Metro reports that between August 25 and September 4, 2024, there had been at least five suicide attempts, with four individuals reportedly taking their lives…
Tension has gripped the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following an incident involving a post-basic nursing student who allegedly attempted suicide after being suspended by the institution’s medical director and provost, Dr. Paul Agboola, amid claims of verbal threats and institutional intimidation. The student, identified as Seyi Ogunjobi, was said to be…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says he will hold a special prayer for unmarried youths, waiting mothers, and their families. Adeboye made this known in a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer, Administration, RCCG, Pastor Oladele Balogun, in Lagos on Thursday. He…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. The examination body announced this on Sunday in a statement signed by the Acting Head of its Public Affairs Department, Moyosore Adesina. According to the statement, 68,342 candidates…