Tanker Rams Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider
A petrol tanker on Sunday rammed into the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, killing…
Tanker Rams Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider
A petrol tanker on Sunday rammed into the convoy of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, killing a police dispatch rider, Ibrahim Hussaini. Akpabio announced the passing of the dispatch rider on Tuesday during the plenary, where he condoled with the family of the deceased. Dispatch riders, often police officers, usually ride government-branded motorcycles as part of…
Alleged Illegal Mining: China Rejects Claims Of Its Companies Fueling Terrorism In Nigeria
China Mining Federation of Nigeria has reacted to what it describes as false allegations of infiltration in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. There has been a recirculation on social media alleging the “Chinese infiltration” of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector. The report claimed that some Chinese nationals in Nigeria are engaged in illegal mining activities, seizing critical…
BREAKING: INEC Rejects Makinde-backed PDP NWC, Gives Reason
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing subsisting court judgments and unresolved legal processes. INEC stated this in a letter dated December 22, 2025, and signed by its Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony, which was made available to our correspondent….
In APC, You Will Find God — Gov Alia
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday declared that politicians would only find God and solace in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alia made the remark while speaking at the distribution of food items for Christmas and New Year celebrations organised by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Kaduna. The…
FLASH: NIN Serves As Tax ID For Nigerians, CAC Number Becomes Official Tax Identifier For Businesses
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that the National Identification Number issued by the National Identity Management Commission has automatically become the Tax Identification Number for individual Nigerians. The clarification was made in a public awareness campaign on the new tax laws shared by the Service on X on Monday. According to the FIRS,…
2027: Makinde Draws Battle Line, Rejects Tinubu Alliance Amid PDP Crisis
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has openly distanced himself from any plan to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, deepening the growing cracks within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made his position clear on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, declaring that while Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, is free to…
Troost-Ekong Receives National Honour Certificate From Tinubu
Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has received the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic certificate from President Bola Tinubu, after Monday’s conferment Troost-Ekong announced the receipt of the official certificate on X on Tuesday, describing it as a proud moment for him and his family. “I am honoured and…
BREAKING: Six Rivers PDP Reps Defect To APC
Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress on Tuesday. The defected lawmakers include Robinson Dekor, Solomon Bob, Cyril Hart, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi, and Felix Nwaeke. Reading their letters of defection to the APC, Speaker of…
Banditry: Oyo, Ogun, Lagos Unveil Joint Security Offensive To Secure Highways, Cities
In a renewed push to curb banditry and other criminal activities, the governments of Oyo, Ogun and Lagos states, on Monday, launched a joint security operation aimed at strengthening safety along major highways and urban centres across the South West zone. The collaborative operation, designed to protect commuters, residents and businesses, focused particularly on high-risk…
AFCON 2025: Osimhen New Super Eagles Assistant Captain, Penalty Taker
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also…
