Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also confirmed…
The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC) has announced the suspension of former National Chairman and Secretary of the party, Barr. Julius Abure and Alhaji Farouk Umar, for a period of six months. This was contained in a statement signed by Usman and the LP-NCC’s Secretary, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, in Abuja, late…
President Bola Tinubu says the rising assaults on democratic governance across Nigeria and West Africa pose a danger to everyone, including citizens who “stand aside and do nothing”. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Abuja on Friday at the 68th birthday ceremony of former President Goodluck Jonathan, which also marked the 10th anniversary…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arrested the owner of two dogs that killed a security man in Pinnock Estate, Lagos In a viral video, the two dogs were seen mauling the estate security to death. According to reports, the owner reportedly left his gate open and allowed the dangerous dogs to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said a drone was launched toward his residence in Caesarea on Saturday after the military reported a drone from Lebanon had “hit a structure” in the central Israeli town. “A UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was launched toward the prime minister’s residence in Caesarea. The prime minister and his wife…
The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the implementation of bachelor’s degree programmes across 15 approved Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent assent to the legislation empowering Federal Colleges of Education to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. Speaking at a one-day sensitisation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is committed to restoring peace, stability, and law and order across the country, especially in areas affected by insecurity and violence. Speaking through the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards that remain uncollected for a decade. According to PUNCH, the recommendation was among 208 proposals arising from the commission’s review of the 2023 general elections. The move stemmed from the persistent issue of unclaimed PVCs, with over six…
Paul Okoye, popular singer and half of PSquare, aka Rudeboy, has called out his twin brother and former bandmate, Peter Okoye, aka Mr P, over an alleged song theft. Following the group’s third breakup earlier this year, Mr P recently released a song titled ‘Winning’. However, in an Instagram post, Rudeboy alleged that he wrote…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he has received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami confirmed the development in a statement posted on Thursday on his social media page. He said he remains committed to cooperating with investigators and upholding principles of transparency in public service. His words:…
