Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, the action betrays the spirit of federalism, adding that such a declaration mirrored how the Constitution put too much power in the hands of the president. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Tinubu, on Tuesday,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has lashed out at Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku Abubakar and Nasir el-Rufai, describing their recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a desperate ploy to return to power for personal gain. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, the party…
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday in…
The Binatech Group of Companies has recognized distinguished personalities with awards for their contributions to the company’s growth and support for its vision. The award ceremony, held at Waterfield Luxury Hotel, Ibadan, brought together dignitaries from across Oyo State and beyond. In his address, the Managing Director of Binatech, Engr. Abiodun Adeola, traced the company’s…
Three promoters of the now-collapsed and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX” have sought bail from the Federal High Court in Abuja following their detention in connection with an alleged $1 billion scam targeting Nigerian victims. The legal team for the three suspects, Babatunde Busari and Justice Otorudo, sought bail from Justice Emeka Nwite…
A 17-year old boy Philip Emmanuel has narrated how he and his accomplice, Precious, killed their madam, Mrs. Adene Iyabode Deborah. Late Adene, a popular caterer, was found dead inside her apartment after not being seen for some days. She was stabbed severally and her head severed. The suspect, who was paraded at the Ondo…
Senior public health and nutrition experts have cautioned those engaging in dusk-to-dawn fasting not to consume certain foods after breaking their fast to avoid jeopardising their health. They advised those fasting to prioritise the intake of essential nutrients for their bodily functions. The experts warned against overeating and taking acidic foods or drinks on empty…
A herdsman has lamented how lightning struck and killed his 32 cows in Osara, a community in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State. The herder, Abdullahi Idris, a father of six, described the loss as devastating, stating that the cows were his only source of livelihood. The incident occurred around 12 p.m. on Saturday,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday re-arraigned Mamman Nasir Ali, son of former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Ali, over an alleged N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud. Ali alongside Christian Taylor and their oil company, Nasaman Oil Services Limited were brought before before Justice Mojisola Dada of a Lagos Special Offences…
The presidency on Monday weighed in on the controversy trailing the new tax laws scheduled to take effect on January 1 in the country. This comes as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and several civil society organisations called for the suspension of the implementation of…
