The House of Representatives has introduced a Bill seeking to bar public officials and their families from using private health care facilities and sending their children to private schools. Amobi Ogah, member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunnechi federal constituency of Abia State and sponsor of the proposed legislation titled: “Private Institutions and Health Care Service Providers (Prohibition)…
Jum’ah prayers are set to resume at the Central Mosque Ado-Awaye in Oyo State this Friday, nearly four years after religious activities were suspended following the sudden death of its former Chief Imam during a Friday sermon. The development comes after a recent court judgment delivered by Justice E. O. Ajayi of the Oyo State…
The Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, on Wednesday, gave a Toyota Land Cruiser each to the four First Class Emirs in the state. Presenting keys to the vehicles to the emirs in Birnin Kebbi, Idris said the aim was to recognise their role as facilitators of peace, security and development in the society. The…
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Says: “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up! Also, if two lie down together, they can stay warm. But…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals across the country, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. According to a statement issued on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the newly appointed CMDs will oversee…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian government has banned singer Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa.’ Announcing the ban on Thursday evening, the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, stated that the song is inappropriate and offensive. In a memo signed by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, NBC…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Augustine Eguavoen has resigned as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. According to Politics Nigeria, Eguavoen said his mandate was only for two games, which he has now completed. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director was appointed as interim coach after the federation’s attempts to hire a permanent head…
The Oyo State government has confirmed that at least 16 lives were lost in an accident involving an 18-seater bus and a stationary truck along the Oyo/Ogbomosho Expressway in Oyo town. The Special Adviser on Fire Reform and Chairman of Fire Services Agency to Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a statement…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is embroiled in a leadership crisis following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) rejection of a letter introducing an Acting National Chairman for the party. The electoral body has also queried the legality of the move and demanded clarification from the substantive chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam. In a memo…
OnlyFans star Annie Knight has been hospitalized after sleeping with 583 men in six hours Sunday, which she previously said was shockingly “easy.” The 28-year-old Aussie shared photos and video from her hospital bed Tuesday, captioned: “I guess 583 guys in a day isn’t that good for your body.” The influencer, who’s followed by 199,000…