The constitution of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ruled out former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, from contesting under its platform in the 2027 general elections. Obi, who has backed the ADC and is widely speculated to be eyeing another run for the presidency, remains a registered member of the Labour Party….
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and former National Assembly candidate, Dr Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, has urged President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside from the 2027 presidential race to allow younger leaders to emerge. Dr Ezeh made the appeal while addressing journalists in Abuja on Sunday, stressing the…
A fresh wave of violence has struck Sokoto State as armed bandits launched a deadly attack on worshippers in Marnona village, Wurno Local Government Area, leaving one dead and others injured. The incident, which occurred during prayers, has intensified fears in the already volatile Sokoto East axis. Eyewitnesses reported that the heavily armed assailants stormed…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind the implementation of the new tax laws, which took effect last week. The body said its new position was informed by engagements with officials from several government agencies and departments, including the National Assembly, Department of State Services (DSS), and Nigeria Revenue Service…
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Police Command is investigating an alleged assault involving Oscar Ilochi, a male resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, accused of molesting Ebunoluwa, the sister of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu. The incident reportedly happened at the Evolve 360 Gym Complex in Apo, Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital. A Police Sources…
The Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyomie has assured Governor Siminalayi Fubara that the political crisis in the state has come to an end. Pastor Ibiyomie made the declaration on Thursday during Day Four of the church’s annual programme, Glory Reign, held at the Global Headquarters of Salvation Ministries. According to the cleric,…
A suspected motorcycle snatcher has met his Waterloo after he was apprehended and killed on Sunday evening, January 11, 2026, by angry youths. The bike snatcher, who was said to be a lone armed robber, was killed opposite prime power fuel station located at Ankpa ward in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. It was gathered…
A Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded a 27-year-old tiler, Qudus Kazeem, at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly raping his employer’s wife. Magistrate Sanusi Adagun, remanded the defendant following his arraignment on a four-count charge of unlawful sexual intercourse, threat to life, obtaining money under false pretences, and stealing. Mrs Adagun,…
A new economic review by Quartus Economics has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to introduce higher-value currency notes such as N10,000 and N20,000 to restore the naira’s portability and reduce the rising cost of cash transactions. The report, titled “Is Africa’s Eagle Stuck or Soaring Back to Life?” warned that the continued…
GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal to end the 15 months of war in Gaza. Quoting sources, the BBC said the deal follows months of talks with Qatar being one of the key mediators. Two days ago, an official familiar with the negotiations said mediators gave Israel and…
