The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has cautioned Nigerians against declaring former militant leader, Government Tompolo, guilty of Naira abuse. In a video that went viral, the former militant leader was seen getting sprayed with N1,000 notes by an unidentified man during his 54th birthday ceremony. Many Nigerians were…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration are stabilising the economy and reducing poverty across the country. Speaking on Monday at the 2025 retreat for newly inaugurated members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Shettima said the…
The Federal Government has debunked rumours of age restrictions for taking the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Sununu, made the clarification in Abuja on Friday, stating that there are no age limits for sitting for the exams. Sununu explained that the government…
The Presidency has dismissed a viral video claiming that United States troops have landed in Nigeria following military intervention threats by President Donald Trump. The Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, while reacting on Friday to a video posted on X by @Italian_Spencer, wrote, “This is false!!!!” The X…
The FCT Police Command has debunked reports that former Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mr. David Shikfu Parradang, was kidnapped and killed. Instead, the police confirmed that he was found dead in a chair inside his hotel room in Abuja after receiving a female guest. Parradang was discovered dead a day after…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun the evacuation of street beggars and miscreants from the nation’s capital. The move followed a directive from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that the satellite towns in the FCT be completely rid of street beggars and traders, “one chance” syndicates, scavengers, miscreants, and other social nuisances. Disclosing…
A renowned traditional musician, John Zuya, popularly known as John Mai Molo, has reportedly died after allegedly consuming poisoned food in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. According to sources, Zuya had just returned from Lagos on October 16, 2025, where he recently performed at several cultural events. Shortly after his return, he…
The Federal Government has disclosed that sales of crude oil to Dangote Refinery and other local refineries will commence October 1, 2024. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a meeting with the Implementation Committee on Monday in Abuja. According to a post on the official…
The Ohworode (traditional ruler) of the ancient Olomu kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty Uhurhie-Osadjere II, has joined his ancestors. The transition of the traditional ruler was officially announced at the palace of the monarch at Ovwor-Olomu community in the kingdom. His death comes barely two years after…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, has been freed. Archbishop Okpala was released alongside his driver. Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi was abducted while on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State, for a burial ceremony. Details of…