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‘I Withdrew Everything’- Man Closes UBA Accounts After Tony Elumelu Supports Tinubu

GISTSMATE MEDIA9 seconds ago03 mins

Nigerian-born health communication specialist, Ugochukwu Madu, has reportedly closed all his accounts with United Bank for Africa (UBA) following recent comments by the bank’s chairman, Tony Elumelu, in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms. Madu announced his decision shortly after Elumelu publicly endorsed the President’s ongoing policy measures, sparking mixed reactions online. Elumelu…

The Father’s Pain: The Struggle Of A Man After The Death Of His Spouse || By Olabisi kolawole

GISTSMATE MEDIA1 hour ago08 mins

It’s often said that men are supposed to be emotionally tougher than women, raised to lead, protect, and shoulder responsibilities without faltering. But when death—the inevitable visitor—comes knocking and takes away a wife, what happens to the man left standing? The companionship that once defined his strength suddenly transforms into the very thing that exposes…

FLASH: Four Health Workers Die Of Lassa Fever

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 hours ago03 mins

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, on Monday said that four health workers have died of Lassa fever in the state. Speaking with newsmen in Makurdi, the Commissioner said that reports from the ministry’s dashboard indicated that there were over 60 suspected cases as of Monday. He added that 11…

Nigerian Govt Probes Temu Over Alleged Data Protection Violations

GISTSMATE MEDIA5 hours ago04 mins

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the data processing activities of global e-commerce platform Temu over alleged violations of the Nigeria Data Protection (NDP) Act. The directive was issued by the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, following concerns that the company’s operations…

DSS Probes El-Rufai, Son Over Alleged Involvement In Dadiyata’s Kidnap, Seizes Ex-Gov’s Passport

GISTSMATE MEDIA7 hours ago08 mins

The Department of State Services on Monday opened up on why it seized the passport of the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and admitted that it is investigating the man and his son over their alleged involvement in the disappearance of one Abubakar Idris better known as Dadiyata in 2019. A top…

FLASH: Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Moon Sighting Date For Ramadan 1447 AH

GISTSMATE MEDIA7 hours ago02 mins

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday, February 17. According to the Sultan, if the crescent is sighted on Tuesday, fasting will commence on Wednesday, February 18. However, if the moon is not sighted,…

VIDEO: Protest Rocks Abuja As El-Rufai Arrives EFCC Office

GISTSMATE MEDIA8 hours ago02 mins

The arrival of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja sparked a protest on Monday. El-Rufai arrived at the EFCC office amid investigations over alleged corruption during his tenure in office. His supporters converged at the junction leading to the commission, resulting in tension as…

‘I Was Fooled’: Nigerian Engineer Declared Dead Fighting For Russia In Ukraine War Found Alive

GISTSMATE MEDIA8 hours ago8 hours ago05 mins

A 32-year-old Nigerian man earlier reported dead in the ongoing war in Ukraine has been found alive, after being captured by Ukrainian troops in January. Balogun Adisa Ridwan, who had travelled to Russia in search of employment, was listed among Nigerians allegedly killed in the conflict. His name circulated in media reports in February, with…

BREAKING: FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai For Tapping NSA Phone

GISTSMATE MEDIA9 hours ago04 mins

The State Security Service has filed cybercrime charges against ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai for admitting to being privy to the tapping of the phone of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Mr El-Rufai was charged based on the provisions of the Cybercrime Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003. “That you, Mallam Nasir El Rufai, adult,…

JUST-IN: Bomb Kills 11 Bandits While Transporting It For Attack In Zamfara

GISTSMATE MEDIA9 hours ago12 mins

No fewer than 11 suspected bandits have died after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated while they were allegedly transporting it for an attack in Zamfara State. The explosion occurred near Babbar Doka village in the Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area, amid a resurgence of banditry and increasing use of explosives against security…

‘I Withdrew Everything’- Man Closes UBA Accounts After Tony Elumelu Supports Tinubu

The Father’s Pain: The Struggle Of A Man After The Death Of His Spouse || By Olabisi kolawole

I’m Single; I Have Never Given Or Received Val’s Gift Before — Kofanki

INSIDE LIFE: 76-year-old Grandmother St@bbed To D3ath By Her 43-year-old Boyfriend

EFCC Grills El-Rufai Over 422 Billion Naira Alleged Fraud, Still In Detention

BREAKING: Nigerian Defence Headquarters Announces Arrival Of US Military Personnel

FLASH: Four Health Workers Die Of Lassa Fever

BREAKING: Premier League To Accommodate Muslim Players During Ramadan With Match Pauses For Iftar

Fresh Violence Tests Katsina Peace Deals After DPO Killed In Anti-rustling Operation

Nigerian Govt Probes Temu Over Alleged Data Protection Violations

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‘I Withdrew Everything’- Man Closes UBA Accounts After Tony Elumelu Supports Tinubu

The Father’s Pain: The Struggle Of A Man After The Death Of His Spouse || By Olabisi kolawole

FLASH: Four Health Workers Die Of Lassa Fever

Nigerian Govt Probes Temu Over Alleged Data Protection Violations

DSS Probes El-Rufai, Son Over Alleged Involvement In Dadiyata’s Kidnap, Seizes Ex-Gov’s Passport

FLASH: Sultan Of Sokoto Announces Moon Sighting Date For Ramadan 1447 AH

VIDEO: Protest Rocks Abuja As El-Rufai Arrives EFCC Office

‘I Was Fooled’: Nigerian Engineer Declared Dead Fighting For Russia In Ukraine War Found Alive

BREAKING: FG Files Cybercrime Charges Against El-Rufai For Tapping NSA Phone

JUST-IN: Bomb Kills 11 Bandits While Transporting It For Attack In Zamfara