GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Rivers State Government has announced the suspension of all political office holders in the state. Those appointed by the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara are particularly affected. The suspended officials include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), the Chief of Staff, commissioners, board chairpersons and members, and officials in agencies,…
Bello El-Rufa’i, the eldest son of Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has expressed displeasure over the rift between his father and the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, stating that he is not in the position to intervene and reconcile both men. Bello, who is a member of the House of Representatives,…
The Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has exonerated the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a senior lecturer. This is contained in a statement issued by the university Registrar and Secretary of the council, Mr Mufutau Ibrahim, on Wednesday in Oye -Ekiti. The council directed Mrs…
The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic…
Nigerians have expressed outrage over the Federal Government’s latest indication of an impending electricity tariff hike, as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed plans to transition the sector to a cost-reflective tariff regime in a bid to stem the country’s mounting power sector debt, which now stands at N4 trillion as of December 2024….
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has ordered the indefinite suspension of Mr. Mkor Aondona, his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, following his arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. In a statement issued by his media aide,…
Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles captain and head coach, has lost one of his younger brothers to malaria. According to a statement released by the family on Saturday, Uche Oliseh died on June 17 at the age of 51. “Uche was a cherished member of our family—deeply loved, kind-spirited, full of life, and devoted to…
A professional boxer, popularly known as Bintin, has allegedly punched a local carpenter, identified simply as Yellow, to death during an altercation over a burst football in the Adamo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation began after Yellow, known in the neighbourhood for his fair complexion, accidentally punctured a football belonging…
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State), and several others. The development comes in the wake of a clash between the party’s rival factions at the national headquarters…
Pep Guardiola may have a new ‘hateful eight’ after details of Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League were released. Following the conclusion of the hearing into Associated Party Transaction rules – regulations introduced in late 2021 following Newcastle United’s takeover and tightened in 2023 – the report has named clubs that submitted evidence…
