The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles, over non-payment of Ground Rent, for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid Ground Rent in the last…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 23.18 percent in February, from 24.48 percent reported in January. NBS announced the decline in its February 2025 consumer price index (CPI) on Monday. The bureau said the headline inflation rate in February rose marginally by “1.30% points when compared to the January…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has accused a woman identified as Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu of duping one Emmanuel Ani of the sum of N6.8million in the guise of using the money for the upkeep of his purported fiancee, one Miss Chinansa, EFCC said Ugwu who was arraigned before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the…
The Rivers State Government has expressed concerns over a bleak future for its people, citing the uncooperative stance of the Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. The government claims this is obstructing the full implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment on the ongoing political crisis in the state. The statement was made on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Anas Yakubu, for allegedly killing his sister-in-law, Fatima Adamu. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the tragic incident happened in Baura Village, Albasu Local Government Area of the state. Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred…
Nigerian journalist and poet, Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice, has advised divorced women to let go of the past and rebuild their lives instead of seeking validation or trying hard to get their ex-husbands jealous. “Nobody struggles hard like a woman who is trying very hard to pepper her ex-husband. In doing this, she goes overboard over…
Impeaching a state governor in Nigeria is a constitutional process designed to uphold accountability while preventing arbitrary removal. However, political influences often play a role. Outlined in Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, the process begins when at least one-third of the State House of Assembly members sign a notice of allegation, which is then…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has issued a notice accusing the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of alleged misconduct. Twenty-six members of the assembly made the misconduct allegation against Fubara in a notice sent to the Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, on Monday. According to the lawmakers, their action follows “Section 188…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). NASU said the ultimatum is to address a four-point demand concerning workers’ welfare and the alleged victimization of labor leaders. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the ultimatum was issued at the…
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, says some persons have been relentlessly going after his father and family. Speaking to a group of youths in Yola, Seyi described his dad as the greatest president in Nigeria’s history. The president’s son has been embarking on a tour of northern and southern states since the turn…