Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti, says his visit to President Bola Tinubu was personal and meant to encourage the president. “My visit is personal, to further encourage him to continue to do what he’s doing for Nigerians. No one is saying it is easy, but there is no miracle that can turn around things…
In a recent interview on Honor FM 103.5, former Commissioner emeritus and the current SA Socio-Economic Development, Director General of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-economic Development, Barrister Dr. Morohunkala Thomas shared his insights on the growth and development of Oyo State. The discussion, hosted by Yusuph Sekinat Abosede on the program Àjorò, focused…
A section of the Eleme Local Government Area secretariat in Rivers State has been set ablaze. This follows the recently concluded local government elections on Saturday, October, 5, 2024. The incident occurred as Brain Gokpa, the newly elected chairman, arrived at the secretariat accompanied by his councillors and supporters. According to eyewitnesses, the attackers targeted…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Lt.- Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This was sequel to the consideration and adoption of a report of the Senate Committee on Army, presented by its chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC, Katsina), after screening the army chief. Recall that President…
The Nigerian government has condemned the Israeli attack on a residential area in Qatar, describing it as a violation of international law. According to a statement on Wednesday, the Nigerian government expressed “deep concerns” about the attack, which targeted top Hamas officials residing at the residential headquarters in Doha, the capital city. Nigeria’s foreign affairs…
A Nigerian man, Abiola Quadri, has been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison in the United States for orchestrating a $1.3 million fraud scheme involving stolen identities to claim COVID-19 pandemic unemployment and disability benefits. The 43-year-old, a permanent resident of Pasadena, California, used the illicit funds to construct a nightclub, shopping mall,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA recalls that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed a new national minimum wage of N70,000 into law on Monday, July 29, 2024, from the initial N30,000. This decision followed a series of negotiations where the Tripartite Committee, which includes representatives from Organised Labour, the private sector, and the federal government, failed to reach a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the State government of Kano has ordered 4,000 public servants in the state civil service to proceed on compulsory retirement This is following the end of the 5-year service extension policy. This policy, introduced by the previous administration under Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje, allowed workers to extend their service beyond the…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector through strategic support and reforms. He gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit by the management of the University of Ibadan led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. During the visit, Mr Shettima was…
Muhsin Hendricks, popularly recognised as the world’s first openly gay imam, has been shot and killed in South Africa. The 57-year-old cleric, who led a mosque in Cape Town known as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ and marginalized Muslims, was ambushed on Saturday morning while traveling near the southern city of Gqeberha. According to police,…