The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerians, especially the youth, to move beyond criticising leadership failures and instead build the capacity to provide solutions. Delivering a devotional message titled “From Critic to Activist” from the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, Pastor Adeboye stressed that while criticism…
The Federal Government has suspended the 4% Free on Board (FOB) charge recently imposed on imported goods by the Nigeria Customs Service. The directive, which takes effect immediately, was communicated on Monday via a letter signed by Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, R. O. Omachi, Federal Ministry of Finance. The move follows consultations with industry stakeholders,…
A Nigerian national, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, has been sentenced to 97 months (over 8 years) in prison for his role in a transnational inheritance fraud scheme that swindled more than 400 elderly Americans out of $6 million. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the sentence on Monday. Akhimie, 41, who was extradited from the United…
The Super Eagles have been handed an unexpected lifeline in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Eritrea withdrew from the CAF qualifiers. Nigeria, currently third in Group C with 11 points from eight matches, had been staring down the barrel of missing another World Cup after failing to capitalize on…
The Clerk to the National Assembly has said his office cannot facilitate the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stressing that only the Senate or a competent court can decide on the matter. In a statement signed on Monday by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information, for the Clerk to the National Assembly, the office explained…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Tuesday after ending his vacation ahead of schedule. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced Tinubu’s early return in a statement on Monday. Tinubu left for France on September 4 to spend part of his annual holiday and…
Controversial Nigerian investigative journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has stirred controversy in the entertainment industry with explosive claims involving Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and music executive Paulo Okoye, who is also the partner of actress Iyabo Ojo. In a Facebook post, Olunloyo alleged that Tonto Dikeh had an intimate encounter with Paulo in Dubai shortly after he…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a pastor in Benue State, Kelvin Imo, has been remanded at the Correctional Centre in Makurdi over alleged rape. According to reports, the pastor allegedly had intercourse with othe church member who had come to him for counselling and prayers. Imo, who resides along Gboko Road in Makurdi, was charged with…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Lagos State Command. Adebisi brings with her strong academic, professional, and operational experience. She studied English Language and Literature at Tai Solarin University of Education and later earned a Master’s degree…
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday, ordered the final forfeiture of seven million dollars recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, moved an application for the final forfeiture of the money. Mr Oyedepo reminded that the…