Original Warri Man, a music artist from the Niger Delta, has released a song dedicated to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, also known as Jagaban. In an interview, Original Warri Man who’s from Egbaregolor in Ughelli South Local Government Council in the Niger Delta Region, shared a remarkable story of a revelation he had in 2012,…
A bill currently on the floor of the House of Representatives, seeking to stop anyone above 60 years from vying for election to the offices of the Nigerian President and State Governor has triggered controversy. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the bill, sponsored by Imo lawmaker, Ikenga Ugochinyere was passed for second reading at the lower…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Nigerians not to resort to insult in expressing their grievances to their leaders. “It is good to always tell our leaders when there is problem but in doing so, we should avoid abusive words. “If you insult your leader, how can you ask him to…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million loan to Nigeria to support the country’s Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. According to information obtained from the bank’s website on Sunday, the approval, which took place on March 28, 2025, marks a significant step in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges through expanded access to…
Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran, a renowned academic and Professor of Educational Administration and Planning, has congratulated Muslim faithful in Ibarapa North, Ibarapa Central Federal Constituency, Ibarapa land and Oyo state in general on the successful completion of the 2025 Ramadan fasting. In a heartfelt message on Sunday, Professor Ogundiran expressed his warmest congratulations to the…
Professor Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran, a renowned academic and Professor of Educational Administration and Planning at the National Open University of Nigeria, has congratulated Alhaji Moshood Olajide Abass, the Oyo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna. In a heartfelt message…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday recalled how he threatened to sack Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, over development projects in the FCT and their impact on his political success in 2027. Tinubu, speaking during the Salah homage, by the FCT Minister and top government officials at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recounted his encounter with his close relative who narrated how their wealthy uncle ran short of cash during the naira scarcity in 2023. Recounting the experience at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, Tinubu said the odds were against him during…
George Nwaeke, former head of the Rivers state civil service, has accused the administration of Siminalayi Fubara of misappropriation. In a press briefing on Saturday, Nwaeke alleged that the theft of public funds under the suspended Rivers governor is “mind-boggling”. Nwaeke, who recently resigned as head of service, said he would provide evidence to security…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that nine persons lost their lives and 11 others injured in a lone crash on Malumfashi – Kafur Road in Katsina State. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’áji, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. He said preliminary investigation indicated that the lone crash involved a…