Sabrina Ezeoku, a legal practitioner, has apologised for claiming that the residence of Bello, the son of Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, was raided by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On December 5, Ezeoku posted on her X account that EFCC operatives busted Bello’s home in Kaduna. She added…
Thirty-five lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly in favour of Mudashiru Obasa’s removal as Speaker have arrived in the Lagos State High Court for the hearing of a matter brought by the latter. Obasa had gone to court to challenge his removal by at least 36 of his colleagues on January 13, 2025….
The alumni of Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan Campus has celebrated a milestone achievement of Dr. Kayode Balogun and Dr. Adedeji Akeem on completion of their Ph.D program. In a separate wishes sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, the FSSIB Alumni Interim PRO, Afolabi Oluwajuwon Olajide described both alumni achievements as remarkable. Reacting to Dr. Balogun’s convocation,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to prioritise cash disbursement through automated teller machines (ATMs). CBN gave the directive in a circular to banks on Friday titled ‘Mystery shopping & spot checks on cash disbursement activities of deposit money banks (DMBs)”. In the circular signed by Solaja Olayemi, acting director, currency operations…
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged President Bola Tinubu to focus on improving Nigerians’ welfare as the country grapples with significant economic challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference, Osinbajo highlighted the urgent need for social welfare programs and accessible healthcare as Nigerians struggle with rising costs…
Nigeria is home to some of the largest and most impressive churches in the world. These churches are not just places of worship; they have become famous landmarks that attract people from all over the world. With modern buildings that can house thousands of people, Nigerian churches are more than just places to pray. They…
Media personality Toke Makinwa has stirred conversations online after revealing her openness to becoming a second, third, or even fourth wife. Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast Toke Moments, the popular host shared thoughts on love, marriage, and life at 40. “At this point in my life, if I have the opportunity to…
Two Chelsea players are preparing a switch of nationality in time for next month’s international break. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka have been called up for Nigeria’s squad to face Zimbabwe and Rwanda in March – although we can’t see any evidence of that on the Nigeria Football Federation’s website or…
Russia said on Tuesday that Ukraine’s use of long-range ATACMS missiles against its territory marked a “new phase of the Western war” against Moscow, and vowed to react “accordingly.” Ukraine used the missiles to target a military facility in Russia’s Bryansk border region overnight, Moscow said, just days after Washington gave the green light for…
A witness in the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, said on Tuesday that the IPOB leader admitted inciting members of the public to attack police officers during interrogation. The witness, a States Security Services operative, identified as BBB for security reasons, told Justice James Omotosho of the…