Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a wanted 59-year-old international drug baron, Ogbonnaya Jeff. He was apprehended at his hideout in the Ojo area of Lagos after 17 years of evading authorities. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), said the…
Mental health experts have asked parents to ignore tradition and apologise to their children when they are wrong, warning that failure to do so could have long-term negative impacts on children’s mental health, emotional development, and future relationships. The psychiatrists stressed that acknowledging parental mistakes helps children build trust, learn empathy, and develop healthier coping…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has opened a TikTok page. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Obi made the announcement on his X handle on Tuesday. On the TikTok page, the ex-Anambra State governor uploaded a video seeking followership and moves to build a new Nigeria that is…
President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace. The President has also expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in the state, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. A statement…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from ₦990 per litre to ₦970 per litre for marketers. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Anthony Chiejina, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer. The statement read: “As the year comes to an end, this…
An Abuja-based human rights activist, Maxwell Opara has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja with a request to declare as invalid and illegal the recent tenure elongation for the incumbent Inspector General of Police IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun by relevant authorities. Specifically, Maxwell, in the suit, is contending that the age for compulsory retirement…
The 2025 edition of Ojude MAPOLY has once again placed the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic community in the spotlight, showcasing the rich blend of culture, tradition, and unity that defines the great citadel of learning. The festival was not just a celebration of heritage, but also of student leadership and collective progress. Joining in this moment…
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has amplified the narrative about Seyi Tinubu, President Bola Tinubu’s son to become the next Governor of Lagos State. Conversations about Seyi succeeding Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu started late last year when a socio-political organisation, Friends of Seyi Tinubu (FOST) endorsed him for the number one political office in…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has declared that he is not in a supremacy battle with any monarch in Yorubaland or anywhere in the universe. Oba Owoade stated this in a statement made available to our correspondent by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, on Thursday. The Alaafin explained as…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, is scheduled to announce the end of 2025 Ramadan soon, as a new moon has been sighted, GISTSMATE MEDIA has learnt. A member of the National Moonsighting Committee in Nigeria, Simwal, announced a positive sighting report in a tweet Saturday night. “I just had a conversation with a…