Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed his newly appointed commissioners and top government officials to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Mandate Cap’ as a show of loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, warning that any commissioner who fails to comply will face sanctions. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners, agency board members, and commission…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President praised the Super Eagles for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has revealed that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was inspired by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday, shortly after officially announcing his defection to the ruling…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, says it has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI offshore gas project in the country. The decision, taken in partnership with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, saw the injection of $2 billion in the shallow offshore HI field in…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will put an end to judges in the FCT living in rented apartments. Wike gave this assurance on Monday while flagging off the design and construction of official residences for the Heads of Courts, including the President of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his 40th birthday, praising his achievements, values, and contributions to nation-building. In a heartfelt message personally signed by the President on Sunday, Tinubu expressed gratitude to God for his son’s life and the man he has become. “Today, as you turn forty, I thank…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of granting presidential pardon to drug barons, describing it as a national disgrace and an act that encourages crime. The party said the decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers should not have happened in the first instance. In…
Over 707 ethnic nationalities youth leaders across Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, while calling for a constitutional amendment to introduce a single seven-year tenure for all elective office holders. The demand, according to the youths, would help stabilise governance, reduce political tension, and end the costly…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu will be jetting our of the country on Sunday for Rome, the capital of Italy. In a press release by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information, Tinubu will be departing Abuja for Rome to attend AQABA Process meeting. STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS…
The Coordinator of the Tinubu presidential legal team, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has debunked the claim that the newly appointed chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, was part of the legal team that defended President Bola Tinubu at the election tribunal. Ogala made this clarification in a statement on Friday, stating…