A woman in Oke-Onigbin town, Kwara State, inside the Kwara South Senatorial District, Chief Adejoke Mistura Adeyemi, was the organiser of an empowerment event on Saturday when it was disrupted by unidentified women and youths. News reports that reached Gistcon state that the benefactor oversaw the initiative, which targeted a subset of the populations in … Read more
Following a wedding ceremony, a sad boat accident in Yauri Local Government Area killed fourteen persons, the majority of whom were women. The Kebbi State Government has conveyed its deepest condolences for their loss. The accident claimed the lives of thirteen women and one child, with many more rescued. Islamic tradition dictated that the burial … Read more
According to Rotimi Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, Nuhu Ribadu is plotting to run for president in 2031. According to Amaechi, Ribadu is attempting to install ADC chieftains so that President Bola Tinubu can win in 2027. He revealed this while casting doubt on allegations that Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, … Read more
The Nwagbo family of Umuchigbo, Iji-Nike Community, Enugu East Local Government Area, Enugu State has expressed concern over what it characterised as subtle but determined efforts to secure the release of two individuals wanted in relation to the murders of Onyeka and Chukwudi Alum, two brothers. The State Anti-Cult Squad detained Chibuzor Ezekiel, better known … Read more
Tuesday saw the continuation of Olu Agunloye’s trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court, Apo, Abuja, regarding the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project fraud. A prosecution witness testified that the contract award memo was withdrawn at the direction of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). During cross-examination, Umar Hussein Babangida, the third … Read more
In what it has characterised as an ongoing dispute affecting local government employees throughout the state, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ogun State Chapter has once again given a seven-day ultimatum to the Ogun State Government. Comrade Adefesobi Adebayo, the state president of NULGE, made the announcement at a news conference that … Read more
Muslims in Nigeria will commence the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, according to the Palace of the Sultanate Council of Sokoto. According to a statement issued on Tuesday night by the palace of Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III of Sokoto, there have been reports from various regions of the country verifying … Read more
Six people lost their lives in Tuesday’s tragedy at the Ota toll gate, and Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has ordered a swift investigation into the incident. Ten people were killed in the tragedy that happened at around 9:32 in the morning, according to the Gistcon. An EKY 913YH Mack truck, SMK16YK Suzuki mini … Read more
Multiple allegations of wrongdoing by medical staff in Yobe State hospitals have prompted the formation of an ad hoc committee by the state’s legislative body to look into the matter. It is also the committee’s responsibility to find out whether any hospitals are experiencing a scarcity of competent medical professionals. The formation of the committee … Read more
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani is now serving as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and deputy director-general for party outreach, engagement, and mobilisation, an appointment made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, made this announcement on Tuesday. The press statement states that the appointment is effective immediately. … Read more