GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed concerns over the safety of residents around the submerged zoo parks in Borno state. Thousands of residents fled their homes following a devastating flood in parts of Maiduguri, Borno state capital. In separate statements on Tuesday, the CSOs described the situation as…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of online registration for the Airmen and Airwomen Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025, offering an opportunity for qualified Nigerians to join the service. According to a statement released by Air Vice Marshal A.H. Bakari on behalf of the Chief of the Air Staff, the application…
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of ineffective governance in the United Kingdom, drawing a comparison to Nigeria. Badenoch made the remarks during her first speech of the year on Thursday at an event hosted by Onward, a British think tank focused on economic and social…
The Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities, David Anyaele, has revealed how President Bola Tinubu came to his rescue after Sierra Leonean rebels amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele spoke on Friday evening during the Nkata Umuibe monthly speakers’ series organised by the Centre for Memories (CFM) in Enugu, with the theme…
The controversy triggered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reform Nigeria’s tax regime is not about to go away. The reform controversy dominated the headlines for most of last week as the Senate debated the four bills Tinubu had sent to the National Assembly to effect fundamental changes in the tax regime. The Senate debate…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has drawn a controversial comparison between Nigeria’s current political trajectory and that of Cameroon under long-serving President Paul Biya, warning that unless Nigerians act decisively in the 2027 election, President Bola Tinubu could emulate Biya’s decades-long tenure. El-Rufai made the remarks during a solidarity visit from former Vice President…
Actress Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy West, has been remanded in Keffi prison by a Dutse Magistrate. Sammy was reportedly remanded on Thursday without access to a legal representative. The actress’ eldest brother, @sweezzy1 announced the development in a post shared on his Instagram story on Thursday. While begging the public to help him ask what…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) said it has launched an expansive manhunt for seven fleeing inmates following the rainfall that breached the security of its facility at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ilesa, Osun State. The spokesperson for the Service, Umar Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday night. The force majeure which occurred…
Nigerian music star, Tiwatope Omolara Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, has set out clear and uncompromising standards for her next relationship, revealing she is seeking a partner with luxury, stability, and no family complications. Speaking during an interview on Apple Music 1, the award-winning artiste discussed her 2023 hit ‘Somebody’s Son’ while opening up…
The Federal Government is set to pay the outstanding five-month N35,000 wage award arrears to federal government workers. The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. The OAGF explained that the Federal Government had previously paid five months’ wage award to federal…
