The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has approved the immediate suspension of the National Chairman of the Party, Shehu Gabam, along with two members of the National Working Committee (NWC), Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader. They were suspended over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement,…
A tragic scene unfolded in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday afternoon as a massive advertising billboard collapsed on several tricycles carrying passengers, leaving many injured and some feared dead. The incident occurred at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a downpour accompanied by violent winds. Eyewitnesses said the structure came crashing…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Bill Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation. The president conferred the honour on Gates in Lagos on Tuesday at an event witnessed by top government officials, including Ali Pate, coordinating minister of health and social welfare,…
The Briton, Andrew Wynne, wanted by the Nigeria Police for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration has denied the allegation. Wynne, who spoke on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today from his base in the United Kingdom, said he was not aware he had been labelled a fugitive. The rebuttal comes a…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest and detention of Martins “VeryDarkMan” Otse by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as a hallmark of President Bola Tinubu’s repressive and authoritarian government. In a statement on Monday, Mr Abubakar said VeryDarkMan’s detention is another case of “abuse of power” by the…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s agreement to deploy Nigerian doctors and other healthcare professionals to Saint Lucia. On Wednesday, Tinubu signed an agreement to deploy skilled manpower to Saint Lucia, including teachers, medical professionals, and agriculturists. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ben Egbo, NMA secretary-general, described the move as…
GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to end the 15 months of war in Gaza. Quoting sources, the BBC said the deal follows months of talks with Qatar being one of the key mediators. Two days ago, an official familiar with the negotiations said mediators gave Israel and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a surge in online registration of voters, confirming that no fewer than 1,379,342 Nigerians have completed their registration on its online portal one week into the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The statement by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun,…
Comr. Jamiu Titilayo, the Vice Chairman, Nigerian Female Association, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, is set to host a pivotal Leadership Symposium aimed at fostering transformational leadership and sustainable growth in Nigeria. The symposium is themed, “Leading for a Better Tomorrow: Empowering Leaders, Transforming Organizations, and…
Superintendent of Police (SP) Abdulahi Usman, the Public Relations Officer of the Taraba State Police Command, is dead. Usman died following a prolonged illness in the early hours of Sunday 23rd March, 2025, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer said in a statement on Wednesday. “His departure leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts…