The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the attack on its Anambra governorship candidate, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, by unknown gunmen in Abuja, calling it a desperate move by anti-democratic forces. Ezenwafor was reportedly ambushed and shot at on Saturday night while returning from an appointment, a development the PDP says is linked to the growing…
The federal government is expected to receive new loans from the World Bank, totalling $2.2 billion in 2025. According to the Washington-based financial institution’s project list, the $2.2 billion will cut across six different projects. World Bank earmarked $500 million for the ‘Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme,’ which will be approved by…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd.), has instituted a N1 billion defamation suit against Maj. Gen. Danjuma Hamisu Ali-Keffi (rtd.), before the Kaduna State High Court. The suit, filed on January 8, 2026, at the Kaduna Judicial Division of the High Court, accused Ali-Keffi of making and circulating false, malicious…
Oil and gas workers under the umbrella of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have embarked on an industrial action on Monday, as directed by the union earlier on Sunday. PENGASSAN had on Sunday directed a nationwide strike, instructing all its members in various offices, companies, institutions, and agencies to…
The Sokoto State Police Command on Wednesday recorded two major breakthroughs after separate operations—one inside the state and another in neighboring Zamfara—led to the arrest of alleged bandit financiers, motorcycle thieves and the recovery of stolen property. In Tangaza Local Government Area, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit stormed Gidan-Madi after intelligence revealed a suspected funding channel for…
Dreams and aspiration of popular Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly referred to as KWAM1 of becoming the next Awujale of Ijebu-Ode and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, may have reached a dead end as the Jadiara Royal Family has denied any genealogical linkage with him. A statement issued in Ijebu Ode by the…
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has stated that he will never support Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, in any future political race. Seyi Law, who endorsed President Bola Tinubu during the last election cycle, made the declaration during an interview on the Teju Babyface show. He attributed his stance to…
Vice President Harris called President-elect Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his victory the night before, a senior Harris aide confirmed to The Hill. The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans. The vice president is expected to deliver remarks later Wednesday…
A controversial banner displayed at the entrance of the Lekki Central Mosque about Jesus that led to an outcry has been removed. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the banner, which went viral on Wednesday, bore the inscription: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” As at Wednesday night, however, a…
Dangote Refinery has disclosed the price of its petrol, saying that it sells at N990 per litre in trucks and N960 per litre into ships. The disclosure follows the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) claim of importing the products at cheaper rates compared…
