The Federal Government has congratulated Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America. The message was conveyed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. The federal government stressed the strong and historic ties between the two nations, highlighting…
With today, September 5, 2024 being the deadline given by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for banking agents, known as Point of Sale (POS) operators to register their activities or face prosecution, the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) has challenged the directive in court. Recall that the federal government through…
Controversial singer Portable has revealed the story behind his mysterious Instagram name “Elizabeth Joyce”. In an interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Portable disclosed that the name is linked to his past before he gained fame in the music industry. According to Portable, he created his first Instagram account with the name “Elizabeth Joyce”…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday sealed a factory and eight shops in Nasarawa State for packaging, selling and distributing counterfeit rice. The Investigation and Enforcement Taskforce of the agency, which swung into action following an intelligence report, noted that about N5bn worth of bags of counterfeit rice…
The Ekiti State Government, in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, has commenced a three-day capacity-building training program for teachers, administrative staff, therapists, and other personnel from all special schools across the state. The training, which began on December 16, 2024, is taking place at the Government School for the Physically Challenged and Intellectual Disabilities in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the father of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo described the 83-year-old Momohsani as a devout Muslim who would be buried in line with Islamic…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kaduna State has directed that social commentator and activist Mahdi Shehu be held in prison custody over allegations related to the circulation of false and provocative videos. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the Niger Republic, had alleged that President Bola Tinubu received a substantial payment from France, and the European…
In a notable operation under the initiative known as “Operation Udo Ga Chi – Zero Kidnapping,” Anambra police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad and the Anti-kidnapping Unit have apprehended two suspects linked to a kidnapping case. A statement from SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Police Command, revealed that…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Olawale Edun and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to disclose the specific names of the companies and contractors who collected over N167 billion from 31 ministries, departments and agencies…
United States Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has stated that his country’s military is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria in the fight against Islamic State-linked militants. Brennan, who is the deputy commander of the United States Africa C0mmand, told AFP that the Pentagon has kept open lines of communication with militaries in…
