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Christian Genocide: 10 Key Implications For FG, Citizens As US Designates Nigeria As A Country Of Particular Concern

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

On October 31, 2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe religious freedom violations, citing the targeted killing of thousands of Christians by Islamist groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants. Here are 10 concise implications for the Nigerian government and citizens: 1.Diplomatic Isolation Gov’t: Strained U.S.-Nigeria ties; risk…

GBAM! Bobrisky Finally Opens Up On Love Interest In Wizkid

GISTSMATE MEDIA5 months ago12 mins

Controversial social media personality Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up on his feelings for popular artist, Ayo Balogun “Wizkid”. Bobrisky on his Instagram page stated that he would leave all his relationships to be with Wizkid. He confessed that he has been crushing on the artist for a long time, stating that…

FLASH: Akpabio Wins 2025 International Peace Award

GISTSMATE MEDIA5 months ago02 mins

Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been named the recipient of the 2025 International Peace Award by the Global Peace Movement International (GPMI)—a recognition of his growing stature as a champion of peace, diplomacy, and visionary leadership. In a statement signed by GPMI President Dr. Mike Uyi, the organisation described Akpabio’s global strides as…

DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup Via X Post

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 months ago04 mins

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against a 27-year old man, Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume, for among others, allegedly advocating for a military coup in the country. The DSS, in the charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abujja, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/610/2025, said Onukwume, of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA of Rivers…

FLASH: FG Releases Results For 2025 Common Entrance Exams Into Unity Schools

GISTSMATE MEDIA6 months ago02 mins

The Federal Government on Wednesday released the results of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) in Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) across the country. It also announced the release of the results of the separate entrance examination into the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja. Minister of State…

‘It’s Illegal’, Femi Falana Faults Renaming Of Streets In Lagos

GISTSMATE MEDIA6 months ago03 mins

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…

‘Account For Missing N22.3bn, $49.7m, £14.3m, €5.2m Oil Money’, SERAP Tells NNPCL

GISTSMATE MEDIA3 months ago010 mins

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr Bayo Bashir Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited to “account for the alleged missing N22.3 billion, USD$49.7 million, £14.3 million and €5.2 million oil money, as documented in the recently published 2022 annual report by the Auditor-General of the…

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

GISTSMATE MEDIA2 days ago2 days 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…

BREAKING: Obidient Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Dele Farotimi’s Arrest

GISTSMATE MEDIA1 year ago03 mins

The Obidient Movement, a prominent socio-political group, has threatened to embark on nationwide protests following the arrest of Barrister Dele Farotimi, a renowned human rights lawyer and vocal advocate for good governance in Nigeria. In a press briefing by the National Coordinator of the Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the group condemned what it described as…

Tariff Hike Looms As Monthly Power Subsidy Hits N181 Billion

GISTSMATE MEDIA1 year ago06 mins

Electricity customers on Band A feeders may need to brace up for a possible tariff increase following the rise in the electricity tariff shortfall otherwise known as subsidy. The PUNCH reports that the electricity subsidy to be paid by the Federal Government rose to N181,63bn in September from N102.30bn in May. In April when the…

Drama As Court Suspends UNILAG, OAU Admission Process

FLASH: Gunmen Abduct All In 18-Passengers Bus, Demand N30m Ransom Each

Meet Amanda Azubuike, The First Nigerian Female To Become A Brigadier General In The US Army

I Died, Went To Heaven, Returned To Earth – Actress Doris Ogala

EFCC Reveals Reason Why Ex-AGF Malami Still In Their Custody, Says Commission Remains Apolitical

GBAM! Portable Sets To Drop New Song From K1’s Comment On Muslim Clerics, ‘Ganusi’

Christian Genocide: 10 Key Implications For FG, Citizens As US Designates Nigeria As A Country Of Particular Concern

GBAM! Bobrisky Finally Opens Up On Love Interest In Wizkid

FLASH: Akpabio Wins 2025 International Peace Award

DSS Files Charge Against Man Calling For Coup Via X Post

FLASH: FG Releases Results For 2025 Common Entrance Exams Into Unity Schools

‘It’s Illegal’, Femi Falana Faults Renaming Of Streets In Lagos

‘Account For Missing N22.3bn, $49.7m, £14.3m, €5.2m Oil Money’, SERAP Tells NNPCL

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

BREAKING: Obidient Movement Threatens Nationwide Protests Over Dele Farotimi’s Arrest

Tariff Hike Looms As Monthly Power Subsidy Hits N181 Billion