The Nigerian Government has said the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) followed sustained diplomatic pressure on Finland, to take action against his activities, linked to violence and instability in the South-East of Nigeria. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this while confirming…
A dramatic twist has emerged in the case involving Nasiru Buba, a resident of Jigawa State, who accused the Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of engaging in an illicit affairs with his wife, Tasleem. Buba, speaking to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, disclosed that he had presented overwhelming evidence against the commissioner in…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has challenged a court ruling that banned the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from disbursing monthly allocations to his state. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported earlier that the Nigerian government recently confirmed that it has stopped the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to the state. According to…
The Pacesetter Transport Services has announced that the much anticipated interstate services of the company is set to kick off before the end of 2024. The Chairman and Sole Administrator of the Pacesetter Transport Services, Hon. Dr. Dikko Salami, has earlier hinted that the interstate service is due for launch and will see the light…
The Nigerian government has confirmed that it has stopped the October monthly Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State. The development comes amid the ongoing face-off between Governor Simi Fubara and the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike. According to the Spokesperson of the Office of the Accountant General of the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a seven-member of the apex court, held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance. The court held that such…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra Government in Exile (BRGIE), who was recently arrested in Finland alongside four others over terror-related activities. According to the Finnish Police, Ekpa was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent,” while…
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain Chief Bode George, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to give up his ambition to be president since he will be 81 in 2027. George who was addressing a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, said Atiku who started to contest for the presidency since 1993 should be satisfied with…
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy. The Lagos branch of the group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu whom they believe, like his…
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Thursday, nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, delivered by Justice Peter Lifu, which barred the Independent National Electoral Commission from releasing voters register to the River State Independent Electoral Commission for the conduct of the state local government polls which has now been conducted. Recall…