BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a…
BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major twist in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made earlier today via a post on X, where Abubakar shared photos of himself receiving his ADC membership card alongside a customised “Waziri 01” jersey….
No Government Can Completely Eliminate Terrorism – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has urged Nigerians to remain patient and avoid despair over the country’s persistent security challenges, insisting that no government in the world can completely eliminate terrorism. Speaking against the backdrop of recent abductions in Kwara State and other parts of the country, Gumi argued that it was unrealistic to…
Tinubu Should Suspend Governors’ Immunity, Declare Nationwide State Of Emergency, Impose Military – Bolaji Akinyemi
I respectfully call on His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to suspend the enforcement of the Armed Forces Act 2004 provision—an inherited British-era policy—that mandates the retirement of military personnel after 35 years of service or upon attaining 60 years of age. History provides…
Wife Allegedly St@bs Husband To Death Three Days After Wedding
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a newlywed wife has allegedly killed his husband with knife. According to multiple reports, the tragic incident happened in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. Abubakar Dan Gaske Mai Nasara, a resident of Jibia, was allegedly killed by his wife, Aisha Muhammad, just three days after their wedding. The incident…
Nigerian Army Releases List Of Shortlisted Candidates For SSC Course
The Nigerian Army has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the Short Service Combatant Commission Course 49/2026 Selection Board. In a statement signed by the Military Secretary (Army) on Monday, the Army said the full list of successful applicants is now available on its recruitment portal: recruitment.army.mil.ng. Shortlisted candidates are expected to report to…
Tinubu, Governors, Other Leaders Are Curse On Nigeria – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the recent killings and abductions of innocent Nigerians to the failures of Nigerian leaders to protect and value human lives. In a statement titled, ‘Is Nigeria cursed, or are we the curse?’ on Sunday, Mr Obi decried a series of attacks by armed bandits, especially in…
Tax Reform: FG Can Debit Your Bank Account If You Can’t Explain Yourself – Oyedele Explains
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has shed more light on how Nigeria’s incoming tax intelligence framework will monitor financial behaviour to identify tax evasion. Speaking on The Micon Podcast, Oyedele explained that the new system will aggregate multiple data points to build a clearer picture of individuals’ financial activities….
BREAKING: Paystack Fires Co-founder, Ezra Olubi, Over Alleged S3xual Misconduct
Paystack has terminated the employment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following public allegations of sexual misconduct. The termination follows an initial suspension and an internal investigation. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the Fintech company initially suspended Olubi from all duties on November 14, 2025, pending a formal, independent investigation into the allegations….
US Condemns Niger, Kebbi School Abductions, Demands Justice
The United States has condemned the abduction of students and teachers in Niger State, as well as the earlier kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Monday via its X handle, the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs described the attacks as acts that must not go unpunished and urged the…
Ban On Sachet Alcohol Threatens N1.9 Trillion Local Investments — MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has warned that the decision to ban the production and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles by 31st December, 2025 could lead to the loss of over N1.9 trillion investments by indigenous companies and 500,000 direct, and 5 million indirect jobs. The outcry follows…
