Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, on Sunday, said his late mother carried him in her womb for three-and-half years. Amosun said his birth was nothing short of a miracle and many people couldn’t believe he was a human being at birth, having stayed for such a long period before birth. The former governor gave…
President Bola Tinubu has sent condolence message to the management of Federal University Lokoja over tragic road accident that claimed lives of five students. Asefon Sunday Dayo, the Senior Special Assistant to President on Students Engagement disclosed Mr President condolence message in a press release sighted by our correspondent. Asefon said Mr President is grieving…
The Chairman of the Northern States Governor’s Forum who is also the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya have stated that President Bola Tinubu has kept promises made in 2023 and still keeping them. Governor Yahaya stated this at the ongoing 2-Day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement Organised by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has acknowledged the recent imposition of a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports by the United States, stating its commitment to mitigating the impact while accelerating economic diversification. In a statement signed by the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, which was released on Sunday, the government…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, in…
The Benue State Government has declared three days as work-free days for civil servants in the state to celebrate Easter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Serumun Aber said, “in recognition of the significance of the Easter Triduum to the Christian community in Benue State. “The Executive Governor of…
Chelsea star, Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance. Claims in his native Ukraine suggested that an ‘A’ sample provided by the winger was found to be positive. Mudryk is still awaiting the result of a ‘B’ sample and could face a lengthy ban if it is returned positive. According to the…
Rice prices have dropped sharply in several Lagos markets due to a surge in border imports, easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 50kg of rice in Lagos currently sells for between N55,000 and N70,000,…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been transferred to a maximum-security correctional facility in Sokoto State following his sentencing to life imprisonment on Thursday by a Federal High Court in Abuja. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court on Thursday sentenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles and their technical staff boycotted training in Rabat on Tuesday over unresolved bonus payments, raising concerns ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final against Gabon, PUNCH Online has gathered. The squad, along with officials, withheld their participation in protest, citing outstanding allowances dating back to 2019 for achievements including…