Alhaji Muhammad Bashir Sa’idu, former Chief of Staff to Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has implicated his former principal in a confessional statement related to an ongoing money laundering case against him. It will be recalled that the Chief Magistrate Court in Rigasa remanded Sa’idu at the Kaduna Correctional Centre following his arrest and arraignment by security…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has said the price of Premium Motor Spirit churned out by the old Port Harcourt Refinery which resumed production on Tuesday, is ₦75 per litre higher than that sold by the Dangote Refinery. This was revealed by the association’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular Nollywood Actress, princess Chineke has joined the United States Army. The beauty queen who represented her state in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, MBGN, pageant has traded her crown for a soldier’s uniform, making a surprising career shift. This makes her the first Nollywood actress to join the…
The Pacesetter Transport Services has announced that the much anticipated interstate services of the company is set to kick off before the end of 2024. The Chairman and Sole Administrator of the Pacesetter Transport Services, Hon. Dr. Dikko Salami, has earlier hinted that the interstate service is due for launch and will see the light…
The eight members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were kidnapped by unknown assailants on their way from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State have been released. The Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed, who addressed the press on Friday, warned Corps Members against travelling at night. He said the welfare and security…
A bill currently on the floor of the House of Representatives, seeking to stop anyone above 60 years from vying for election to the offices of the Nigerian President and State Governor has triggered controversy. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the bill, sponsored by Imo lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere was passed for second reading at the lower…
Happy New Year to Friends, Family and my wonderful constituents of Ibadan North Constituency 1! As we begin 2025, I want to assure you that I’ll continue to represent you with integrity, honor, and unwavering dedication. In the business of legislation and lawmaking, my commitment to your welfare and progress remains unshakeable. Building on the…
A former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, lamented the state of disunity in the country saying that this is one flaw that has hindered the country from achieving greatness and being the leading light of the entire black race. Obasanjo said that despite the uninspiring situation of things in the country, he…
The cryptocurrency trading platform Binance has outlined two conditions that must be met before it can consider registering under Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) special framework program for onboarding Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs), including crypto platforms. Binance’s position is in response to the regulatory frameworks set out for cryptocurrency platforms by Nigeria’s regulatory…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a58-year-old man who embarked on 19 days of spiritual fasting has died. The death of the yet-to-be-named man was confirmed by the Police Command in Lagos State. Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin who serves as the spokesperson of the command on Tuesday, August 20, said the incident happened in Alagbado axis…