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‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

GISTSMATE MEDIA12 minutes ago7 minutes ago03 mins

The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic…

Court Okays Interim Forfeiture Of N213.2 Billion, 57 Assets By Malami, Sons

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 hours ago05 mins

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered interim forfeiture of 57 assets by a former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two sons. The sons are Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru—Rahman Malami, The assets are valued at N213,234,120,000. It has, however, given Malami and the sons or any other claimant a 14-day…

Alleged R@pe: Chris Okafor Challenges VDM, Doris, Others To Provide Proof To Police

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 hours ago06 mins

The legal team of Lagos-based cleric, Pastor Chris Okafor, has escalated the battle over allegations circulating against him on social media, challenging actress Doris Ogala, social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and other bloggers to submit concrete evidence to the Nigeria Police or face criminal prosecution. At a press briefing…

Malami’s Trial: Judge Alleges Plot To Bribe Him, Warns Of Consequences

GISTSMATE MEDIA4 hours ago07 mins

The ongoing prosecution of the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, got a twist on Wednesday, as the trial judge, Emeka Nwite, alleged attempts to compromise him. Shortly after granting N1.5 billion bail to the erstwhile AGF and his co-defendants, Justice Nwite disclosed that he had been approached…

141 Million Nigerians Could Get Poorer By December 2026 – PwC Report

GISTSMATE MEDIA12 hours ago13 mins

Poverty levels in Nigeria are projected to deteriorate sharply, with as many as 141 million Nigerians—about 62% of the population—expected to be living in poverty by 2026. This is according to PwC’s Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026 titled “Turning macroeconomic stability into sustainable growth”. The report shows that despite recent policy adjustments aimed at economic stabilisation,…

US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond For Nigerians, Others

GISTSMATE MEDIA12 hours ago04 mins

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the US Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance, adding that fees paid without the direction of a consular…

BREAKING: Court Grants N500 Million Bail To Malami, Wife, Son

GISTSMATE MEDIA13 hours ago13 hours ago02 mins

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The sureties, according to the Judge must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama , Gwarinpa. He added that they must…

US: I’ll Get Impeached If We Don’t Win Midterm Elections — Trump Tells Republicans

GISTSMATE MEDIA14 hours ago03 mins

United States President, Donald Trump, has warned House Republicans that failure to secure victory in the 2026 midterm elections could lead to his impeachment by Democrats. Speaking on Tuesday at a retreat with Republican lawmakers in Washington, Trump said the party must hold on to its narrow control of the House to protect his presidency…

FLASH: Embattled Pastor, Chris Okafor, Submits Self To Police

GISTSMATE MEDIA14 hours ago03 mins

Embattled founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, yesterday, reported at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, for questioning. Okafor, it was gathered, arrived at the department yesterday after some highly placed persons cautioned him about disobeying a lawful invitation. This was after failing to honour the police invitation on…

Venezuela: Nigeria’s Silence Is Shameful, Unworthy Of Africa’s Leading Nation — ADC

GISTSMATE MEDIA15 hours ago02 mins

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized the Nigerian government for remaining silent on the recent US military operation in Venezuela, which saw the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, raised the concern during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television. According to…

‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

Court Okays Interim Forfeiture Of N213.2 Billion, 57 Assets By Malami, Sons

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Alleged R@pe: Chris Okafor Challenges VDM, Doris, Others To Provide Proof To Police

Malami’s Trial: Judge Alleges Plot To Bribe Him, Warns Of Consequences

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‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

Court Okays Interim Forfeiture Of N213.2 Billion, 57 Assets By Malami, Sons

Alleged R@pe: Chris Okafor Challenges VDM, Doris, Others To Provide Proof To Police

Malami’s Trial: Judge Alleges Plot To Bribe Him, Warns Of Consequences

141 Million Nigerians Could Get Poorer By December 2026 – PwC Report

US Introduces $15,000 Visa Bond For Nigerians, Others

BREAKING: Court Grants N500 Million Bail To Malami, Wife, Son

US: I’ll Get Impeached If We Don’t Win Midterm Elections — Trump Tells Republicans

FLASH: Embattled Pastor, Chris Okafor, Submits Self To Police

Venezuela: Nigeria’s Silence Is Shameful, Unworthy Of Africa’s Leading Nation — ADC