GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Governor of Bauchi state, Bala Mohammed, has revealed that he will drop his presidential ambition if former President Goodluck Jonathan decides to run for the top seat in 2027. Mohammed, a governor under the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made this statement on Thursday at the Government House in…
The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to disregard “the malicious allegations” and support the armed forces’ efforts to enhance national security and promote the welfare of servicemen and women. The Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Monday, faulted the allegations regarding Nigerian military’s request for visas to attend the Invictus…
The Senate Committee on Ethics on Thursday recommended suspending Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months over the controversy surrounding her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The committee also advised that the Kogi Central senator apologise to the Senate for “disrespecting the institution.” Additionally, it recommended the withdrawal of her salary and security…
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander in the US Navy. The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, shared the news on X.com on Friday, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement. Dabiri congratulated Kingsley, saying, “A hearty congratulations to Navy Captain Kelechi R Ndukwe who has…
Ahead of his 73rd birthday on Saturday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, will join fellow Muslims at the National Mosque in Abuja on Friday for a special prayer session for the nation. He will also use this occasion to thank God for preserving and supporting him in the onerous task of piloting the nation’s affairs….
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has publicly expressed his admiration for Nigerian Afropop sensation, Ayra Starr. Kainerugaba revealed on his X account that his late grandfather, Mzee Amos, had granted him the freedom to pursue any woman of his choice, and he has now set his sights on the “Rush” singer. “My…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Senate has passed the Tax Reform Bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. The bills, which were presented by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, were passed after a closed-door session that lasted over an hour. The Tax Reform Bills are aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s tax system to drive revenue generation, simplify…
The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has announced that the 2025 appropriation bill is being developed to address critical areas such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. He emphasized that the budget will also focus on job creation and technological advancement to improve public services and economic growth in…
The Anambra State Government, through its Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, has shut down a brothel in Amawbia in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the brothel (name withheld) is notorious for harbouring underaged sex workers, drug peddlers, armed robbers and other criminals. During the raid on the…
The Federal Government said on Tuesday it has given out at least N100 billion to train no fewer than 20 million artisans in the country. The aim is to make them self-reliant and become job creators rather than wait for white-collar jobs. The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, who announced this at…