The Osun State Government launched Imole Wi-Fi, a free public internet service designed to expand digital access for residents, students, businesses and communities across the state. The Government disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by the State Commissioner for Information and Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. According to Alimi, Imole Wi-Fi is intended to facilitate…
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…
A 67-year-old man, Muhammad Uba and his wife, 52-year-old Fatima Muhammad, have been reportedly killed in a fire outbreak in Kano. The incident occurred on Friday at Rangaza (Inken) Layin AU area of Ungogo local government area of the state. According to the Kano Fire Service command spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, the control room received…
Access Holdings Plc has confirmed the appointment of Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 29, 2025, following the approval of financial regulators. The decision brings an end to the 18-month acting tenure of Bolaji Agbede, who assumed leadership of the financial services giant after the sudden death…
The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has lashed out at men of God who sell anointed oil and water to their followers. Pastor Giwa said any man of God selling anointing oil and water to his followers is a herbalist. Addressing his members at his church in Akure, Ondo…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a notorious bandit leader, Abubakar Magaji, has been arrested in Sokoto state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, Magaji was arrested with an AK-47 rifle and 22 rounds of live ammunition, following a successful intelligence-led operation in Silame Local Government Area. The suspect, a native of Julirko Village, was…
The Rivers State Police Command has taken a significant step in recognizing and rewarding the exceptional performance of its officers. In a commendation ceremony held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Port Harcourt on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Commissioner of Police, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala, psc, presented awards to officers who demonstrated outstanding dedication…
Speaker Mojisola Meranda is currently presiding over the plenary at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ousted Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, who was earlier at the assembly complex is not at the Monday sitting. Obasa, Meranda and all the lawmakers at the House earlier held a meeting outside the chamber. The meeting held ahead of the…
Megan Kerrigan Bryon, the wife of Andy Bryon, the CEO of Astronomer, a US software company, appears to have deleted her surname on Facebook and her account after footage of her husband allegedly cheating at a Coldplay concert went viral. During Wednesday night’s show at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin directed the jumbotron’s…
Rebecca Cheptegei, a celebrated Ugandan marathon runner, tragically passed away after suffering severe burns in an attack allegedly carried out by her former boyfriend. According to AFP, the 33-year-old athlete, who competed in Paris, was doused in petrol and set on fire last Sunday, as confirmed by Ugandan officials. Authorities in north-west Kenya, where Cheptegei…