Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. The lawmaker who has dominated the headlines over her spat with the senate president made the claim on ARISE TV, on Friday. GISTSMATE MEDIA had reported how the Kogi Senator had a heated argument with Akpabio after discovering that her…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that anyone claiming to receive credit alerts through prayer should be investigated for potential theft. In a clip from his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Sunday, Obi emphasised the importance of hard work and productivity, stating that God cannot bless “someone who…
Following a motion on the need to address the non-payment of pension increment and withholding of approved palliative by the Federal Government, the House of Representatives has called for the immediate implementation of all approved pension increments. The House further urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to release all withheld palliative measures and ensure timely…
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has supported the ban on the annual Sallah Durbar, emphasising that the decision was necessary for peace and security in the state. Speaking at an Iftar dinner at his palace on Saturday, Sanusi described the Durbar—an age-old cultural tradition—as non-essential compared to the safety of Kano residents…
The Federal Government has predicted five-day rainfall that may lead to flooding in 21 states and 123 locations. It also listed seven states that will likely be severely affected. They are Benue, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states. The flood prediction obtained on Thursday by our correspondent from the office National Flood Early…
The Osun State Government spent a total of 1,789,994,329.83 on refreshment, meals, cleaning and fumigation services between January and June of 2025, The Guardian has found. The Guardian’s correspondent found this by perusing the state’s budget performance document for the second quarter of 2025. An analysis of the Osun State’s budget performance document revealed that…
Police operatives attached to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested a personnel of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) with assorted firearms and ammunition. The suspect, whose identity is yet to be revealed, was apprehended around the Zuma area of the state Monday afternoon. It was gathered that the officer who has not been…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama on Thursday granted bail to former Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, in the sum of N150 million. Also granted bail for the same amount was Bello Yero, a former Permanent Secretary at the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Taraba State. Both…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu has given his assent to bills establishing two new federal universities. The institutions are the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State. The announcement was made by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, following the…
At least 19 people have been killed after gunmen launched an attack on Chad’s presidential complex on Wednesday. Gunfire was headed near the presidential building with tanks seen on the street. An armed commando unit reportedly shot inside the building around 7:45pm. Abderaman Koulamallah, government spokesman and foreign minister, said the dead include 18 of…