Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of military operations in Hamas-run Gaza, saying the army would seize ālarge areasā of the Palestinian territory. Katz said Israel would bolster its presence in the Gaza Strip to ādestroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructureā. The operation would āseize large areas…
Mr Tunde Omosebi, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has sued the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and others for 990 trillion pounds in damages for allegedly violating his fundamental rights. Omosebi, in the suit filed before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has visited the Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke on official visit. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Hon. Khadijat and her team arrived in Osun State on an official visit to discuss developmental initiatives and strengthen intergovernmental collaboration. She was warmly welcomed by…
The Police Command in Anambra has detained a suspected Chinese miner over alleged illegal mining activities in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. The Commandās Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka. According to him, operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID),…
21-year-old American transgender model and influencer Alex Consani has been named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in London. Consani received the prestigious honor, surpassing five women shortlisted for the award at the glamorous ceremony. Her win highlights the British Fashion Councilās continued commitment to celebrating diverse talent, including those from LGBTQ+…
Fegho John Umunubo has reacted following his dismissal as Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy to President Bola Tinubu in the office of the Vice President. Umunuboās disengagement was approved on Monday and was with immediate effect, according to a statement issued by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations at the State…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Julius Abure, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate the partyās 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, activist Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and leaders of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, for the alleged…
The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely. According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, he suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect. The…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I at the Oyo State House of Assembly and the Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, has extended her heartfelt felicitations to the National Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Mrs. Amina Darasimi D. Bryhm, on the occasion…
In a move that has raised eyebrows across social media, Natasha Osawaru, the Edo lawmaker, has updated her Instagram bio to include the surname of Nigerian music legend, 2Baba. This change follows series of public events surrounding 2Babaās personal life, which has been under controversy since his split from wife Annie, in January. The drama…