Tension has gripped Agenebode, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo State, after suspected hoodlums stormed the legislative chamber on Tuesday and carted away the mace, sparking concerns of an attempt to disrupt democratic proceedings. The incident, which threw council workers into panic, occurred as 10 councillors reaffirmed their support for…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the payment of the new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 to civil servants in the state, starting from August. This development was announced by Comrade Emmanuel Fashe, the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), after a closed-door meeting with…
The Nigerien junta have detained three journalists working for the independent Sahara FM radio station, marking the latest crackdown on press freedom since the military seized power in 2023. The journalists — Hamid Mahmoud, the station’s news editor; Mahaman Sani, who filed the report; and Massaouda Jaharou — were arrested this week in the northern…
A video of Governor Adeleke performing for Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux and other guests at the JP2025 wedding is trending online. The Osun state politician got on the stage and started to sing an upbeat praise song while the band played him a tune, and the couple danced to his music. As expected, while performing,…
The President of the Southern Nigeria Youth Congress, Comr. Emordi Ugochukwu Caleb, has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s preparedness to adopt genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Speaking at the public investigation hearing on GMO adoption in Nigeria, he commended the National Assembly for initiating the critical discussion but urged caution in proceeding with GMO implementation. In his…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has condemned Nigeria’s government and leadership, calling them the worst he has ever experienced, while praising the entertainment industry for reshaping the country’s global image. Speaking in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the award-winning singer expressed disappointment in Nigeria’s leadership but took pride in the achievements of the creative…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, declined to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in the absence of his lawyers. Bello was scheduled to enter his plea before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on another 19-count charge that bordered…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Comrade Asefon Sunday Dayo has procured 500 UTME forms for 500 Ekiti Students, GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered. In a press release signed by Asefon, the former NANS National President said 50 UTME forms has been procured for Ado Grammar School students, with another 450…
Five persons have reportedly died in a lone accident involving a Mercedes Benz jeep at Fatgbems Bus Stop along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday night. Omolola Odutola, the Ogun Police Command Spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. Odutola explained that the accident which occurred at about 11:30p.m, was caused by reckless driving…
The rear section of a passenger aircraft caught fire at an airport in South Korea on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of 176 people on board, authorities said. The Air Busan plane, an Airbus A321, was set to fly to Hong Kong from Gimhae International Airport in southeastern Busan but caught fire at around 10:15 pm…