Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed plans for a major political coalition involving the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Labour Party (LP) to confront what he described as the ‘incompetent and inefficient’ government of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made the announcement while addressing a delegation of stakeholders from…
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on his colleagues in the Senate and the House of Representatives to amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for a six-year single term for the President and state governors. Senator Kalu, who…
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed her frustration with being single, admitting it is the longest stretch she has ever been without a relationship. In a video posted on her Instagram page, the actress candidly shared her feelings, saying: “I am literally tired of being single. This is actually the longest that I have…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen has been named Super Eagles main assistant captain. Osimhen, who will deputise for new captain, Wilfred Ndidi is also the Super Eagles’s new penalty taker. The Super Eagles has went through a new leadership shake up following the retirement of erstwhile captain, William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong was also…
An activist from Kano, Comrade Muhammad Yahaya Barma, popularly known as Muhd Barma has condemned the murder of travelers from Northern Nigeria in Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. In a statement made available to our correspondent, Muhd Barma described the attack as heinous, urging security operatives to swift into action and bring the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Nigerian Pastor identified as John Ogbonna, a renowned clergyman from Ebonyi State, has lost his life while fasting and praying for Nigeria’s well-being on a mountain. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Ugonna had embarked on a spiritual retreat to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges. But…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, have been kidnapped by gunmen in Benue State. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos, were on their way to attend the annual convention of the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students, FECAMDS, in…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Olushola Oladoja as its National President. Oladoja, who is a Postgraduate student of the University of Jos, emerged winner after polling 300 votes in a keenly contested convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. He defeated Salauhudeen Suleiman, a student of Yakubu Gowon University…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made arrests related to suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election The arrests took place at around 10:00 am, in the Egor Local Government Area of the state. EFCC officials apprehended three individuals — two men and one woman — who are suspected of being…
A fresh attack in the Inzon community of Fan district, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State has led to the death of a 13-year-old herder, Abubakar Wada and 36 cattle, local sources have said. The sources also alleged that a total of 49 people are still missing from the attack which took place…
