In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate…
Simon Ekpa, self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, in Finland may spend the Christmas and New Year breaks in detention, the authorities in the country have disclosed. Mikko Laaksonen, Senior Detective Superintendent at the Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, noted this, adding that the country’s legal system does not permit bail. In an…
Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, is set to unveil her new project— a gospel reality show tagged, At Home with Tope Alabi, aimed at mentoring up and coming gospel singers in the industry. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Alabi described the project as a ‘divine mandate’ that she got years ago. She said, “I…
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday, said that in the renewed total war against insurgency in the country, the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN and other security agencies, the gallant troops have neutralised 165 and arrested 238 persons in the last week. Briefing Defence Correspondents at the bi-weekly Media parley in Abuja on the ongoing…
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has announced that, as stipulated by law, the court cases of the 52 children being prosecuted for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, will be transferred to juvenile court. The ministry said plans to have their cases transferred are underway and will soon be concluded alongside the provision of social and…
A dramatic incident unfolded at Lagos Airport on Saturday when a woman tore the international passport of her husband shortly after their arrival from abroad. The act, seen by many as vandalism of government property, has ignited public outrage and prompted calls for legal action. The woman could be heard responding in rage after being…
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned, Daily Trust reliably learnt. Impeccable sources in the presidency confirmed yesterday that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago. The sources said Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has sent her condolence message to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state, over death of his son, Abdul-wahab Namadi. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Abdul-wahab’s death struck, barely 24 hours after the Governor Namadi buried his mother. Reacting to the tragedy, Hon….
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has dissolved both the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Ministry of Sports Development. The National Sports Commission (NSC) will now assume the duties previously managed by the sports ministry. According to the FEC, the National Sports Commission (NSC) will take over the responsibility of the sports ministry. Additionally, the…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers terrorising residents of the Ikorodu area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that the suspects allegedly attempted to kidnap a car dealer at Ebute-Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu…