Former Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa has explained that his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was motivated by the desire to connect the state to the seat of power in Abuja. Last week, Okowa, his predecessor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his cabinet members dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC….
A few days ago, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, received a two-man delegation from the International Monetary Fund, IMF, comprising the IMF Resident Representative for Nigeria, Christian H. Ebeke, and, Axel Schimmelpfennig from Washington, D.C. The purpose of the visit was to assess how Nigerian workers and the general populace are being…
The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan has congratulated Muslim faithful on completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In his Eid celebration message, Hon. Sulaimon also called for prayers for Osun state and the Governor, Ademola Adeleke. He also urged the Muslims to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the leadership for Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said that it cannot take Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa serious. Damian Okeke-Ogene, the vice president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo said Ekpa has already described himself as a content creator and can’t be taken seriously. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, November 30, Okeke-Ogene , the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a shipment of cocaine bound for Saudi Arabia. According to a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, the cocaine was concealed in 20 sets of religious books. Babafemi said the cocaine consignment, weighing 500 grammes, was discovered at a courier company in Lagos on…
Troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army have neutralised a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, in a coordinated operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A senior military source, who confirmed the development to newsmen on Tuesday, described the operation as “a major blow to the Turji network,” noting that…
The Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, is preparing to bid farewell to two of its most prominent leaders, Bishop David Olatunji Abioye and Bishop Thomas Aremu. Bishop Thomas Aremu’s valedictory service is set to take place at Living Faith Church Basorun in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Just days…
RE: CALL FOR WITHDRAWAL OF SANCTION AND CASES AGAINST THREE STUDENTS – ADUWO AYODELE (228839), NICE LINUS (230317), AND MIDE GBADEGESIN (193374) The leadership of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), Campus Monitoring Committee, Oyo State Chapter, writes to formally express deep concern and displeasure over the continuous disciplinary actions and arraignment of three…
Popular Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has disclosed that he started acting before veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie. Solade said this while sharing experience and history on his journey in the Yoruba section of the industry after his episode on a show called ‘Father’s Path with Tope’. “I’m senior to Pete Edochie, I started acting before…
Bandits have reportedly attacked Gefe village in Kallah Ward of Kufana Chiefdom, Kajuru Local Government Area, killing the village head and one other person. The bandits were also said to have abducted a number of villagers, including women and children, when they stormed the community around 12:00 a.m. on Thursday. Markus Danja, a community leader…