Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has lamented the poor treatment of gospel artistes in Nigeria, revealing he once received bars of yam and a live chicken as payment for his performances. In a viral video on Thursday, Godfrey expressed frustration over the unfair treatment of gospel singers, saying returning to Nigeria became difficult because event…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari, mother of Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, is dead. An impeccable family source confirmed that she passed on in the early hours of Sunday, after a brief illness. A close associate of the family who spoke with our Correspondent described Hajiya Safara’u as, “a pillar of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by a former senate president, David Mark. The confirmation which was displayed on the website of INEC, was sighted by Channels Television on Wednesday The recognition came after an internal restructuring that resulted in the emergence of…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, says political scientists in Nigeria’s ivory towers should understudy how Nyesom Wike, a power broker in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made it to the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The royal father stated this at the 2025 OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated Captain Kelechi Ndukwe, a Nigerian-American officer, on his elevation to Commodore in the United States Navy. Ndukwe, who will now serve as Commodore, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 60, and Commander, Task Force (CTF) 65, is based in Rota, Spain, where he will oversee U.S. Navy destroyer operations across Europe,…
The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged sharply across several Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, following a nationwide shortage. The scarcity was triggered by a three-day strike by oil workers, which disrupted gas supply and distribution across the country. Prices have also spiked in other states…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he accepted the state of emergency declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in March. In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fubara said the six-month emergency rule was a difficult period for the state, but he chose to cooperate with the president and the National Assembly. “As your…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services. The levy introduced under former President Muhammadu Buhari was to affect the cost associated with voice calls and internet data. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Thursday. Confirming the…
The Senate has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s bid to return to plenary, insisting that her six-month suspension remains in effect pending the outcome of her appeal. In a letter signed by the Acting Clerk to the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, the Senate confirmed receiving Akpoti-Uduaghan’s notification that she intended to resume legislative duties on…
The Federal government plans to steadily raise the rate for Value Added Tax (VAT) to 15% from the current 7.5%. The move is part of efforts to improve local revenue mobilisation and strengthen public finance buffers. In a document prepared by the Ministry of Finance obtained by Nairametrics, the federal government plans to address its…