Recently, Chief Ahmed Ajibola, popularly known as General H, made a statement that has left many in the academic community stunned. He claimed that Lead City University and the University of Ibadan are the only recognized institutions in Oyo State, completely disregarding the reputation and accreditation of other esteemed institutions, including The Polytechnic, Ibadan. As…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has not registered any new political party. The commission clarified a statement on its X handle on Wednesday. It described the purported report circulated by some online social media platforms on the registration of two new political parties by INEC as fake. “The attention of NEC has…
The disturbing incident involving Alex Ikwechegh, a Nigerian House of Representative member, highlights the alarming misuse of power. Ikwechegh’s caught-on-camera slap of Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya and his chilling threat, “I can make you disappear from Nigeria and nothing will happen,” demonstrate a blatant disregard for human dignity and the law. I am, however, disappointed…
In a dramatic turn of events during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State announced his intention to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)—but was met with resounding opposition from the crowd. Speaking at the Town Square Meeting with the Ikot…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary today, Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not properly…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old salesgirl, Sarah Ogbonna, for allegedly stealing items worth over N29 million from a phone shop in Minna. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the shop owner, located at Obasanjo Complex, Minna, reported the matter to…
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting. It might seem…
The National Association of University Students has called for severe punishment for truck drivers who drive carelessly on Nigerian highways. The call is coming amidst the tragic passing of three students of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that a fatal road accident in Lagos claimed the lives of…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, recently stirred a buzz online with a bold and unfiltered confession about his senior colleague, music icon Tiwa Savage. This reaction came after Tiwa, 44, shared a series of photos wearing only panties, exuding confidence that left fans both surprised and captivated. However, Portable’s response quickly became…
At least 20 states have either started paying the new minimum wage or will commence payment from this week. After negotiations by the government, the Organised Private Sector and the Labour Centres, the minimum wage was raised from N30,000 to N70,000. The Federal Government has commenced payment. Following negotiations at the sub-national level with labour…
