The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives–Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) has refuted claims that it has suspended its ongoing nationwide seven-day warning strike. In a statement on Saturday, the association clarified that the industrial action, which commenced on Wednesday, remains in force. The union said it would only review its stance after assessing…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, stating that the people of Ebonyi and the Southeast have benefitted significantly from the president’s projects and leadership. In a viral video on social media, Umahi dismissed the presence of the Obidient movement in Ebonyi,…
Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, father of popular singer Davido, has donated N1bn to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in honour of his late mother, Nnena Esther Adeleke. The donation was made during a thanksgiving service held at the church’s headquarters in Lagos on Sunday. Adeleke presented the donation to the Centenary Endowment Fund on behalf of…
Oluwaseyi Anifowose officially holds the world’s record for organizing the Largest Gathering of Teachers in the World in Lagos. Convener of the Let There Be Teachers Conference 2025, says the programme was born out of a deep conviction to create a global platform that to spotlight the real challenges facing the teaching profession. According to…
There are growing concerns over the whereabouts of Deputy Governor of Taraba State, Aminu Alkali, over his health condition. The deputy has been away from the state since November 2024 due to health challenges, but the state government has kept mute over the absence of the number two citizen of the state. Alkali was said…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed recent claims suggesting that Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s electoral system, describing such assertions as baseless and unsupported by facts. In recent weeks, INEC has faced criticism from various Civil Society Organisations and religious organisations, which raised concerns over what they perceive as growing public disillusionment…
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has rejected the results of the Edo State Governorship election as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Acting National Chairman of the party Amb. Umar Damagum announced this at an ongoing media briefing in Abuja, on Monday. He insisted that the people of Edo State voted for…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has relieved the Executive Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, Dr Chioma Ejikeme of her duties 13 months after reappointment for another four years in office. In a statement issued on Monday by the Head, Corporate Communications Unit of PTAD, Olugbenga Ajayi, the President announced that Tolulope Odunaiya has…
The Federal Government has planned to exempt tax on baby products, locally manufactured sanitary towels, pads, and tampons. A bill to that effect has been initiated by the government. It is titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has expressed disappointment after a recent encounter with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a viral video sighted by our correspondent, Portable, known for his controversial remarks, lamented that despite the meeting, Obi did not offer him any monetary support. He stated that…