The Federal Government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework. The bill, titled, “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates. The former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was received by Obasanjo’s ally,…
Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa, has suspended Auwal Sankara, the state commissioner for special duties, over an alleged affair with a married woman. On Friday, the Kano state Hisbah board said Sankara was arrested at an uncompleted building over an alleged illicit affair with a married woman in Kano. Reacting to the allegation in a…
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, admonished African youths to stay away from drug, saying that it can destroy both their dreams and lives. Obasanjo gave the admonition while speaking at the 2nd edition of Fly Above The High sensitisation programme on drug abuse, organised by the Recovery Advocacy Network, in Abeokuta, Ogun…
Senator Ned Nwoko has allegedly ordered the arrest of the siblings of his fourth wife, Regina Daniels. This comes days after actress Regina Daniels allegedly filed for divorce, accusing him of domestic violence. In response to the allegation, Nwoko accused Regina of substance abuse. However, calling out the senator amid the messy marital crisis on…
Fire is widely acknowledged for its benefits to humanity, but it becomes a threat when its presence is uninvited. On a daily basis, fire incidents are reported across states in Nigeria, with numerous tragic stories of fires ravaging homes and property. The Environmental Health and Safety Department at the University of Washington, United States, defines…
The newly sworn-in Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), has promised to maintain law and order in the crisis-hit state. “We know the circumstances that led to why we are here and Mr President made it clear in his broadcast,” Ibas told reporters after he was sworn in by President Bola…
A councillor representing Owerre Ezukala community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State was on Saturday shot dead by unidentified gunmen at a polling unit during the ongoing governorship election. The attack occurred around 1:30 p.m. at Owerre Ezukala Ward 1, abruptly ending what had been a peaceful voting process in the area….
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to supply the market with 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, and a total of 1.5 billion litres monthly in December 2025 and January 2026, to ensure uninterrupted nationwide fuel availability through the festive season and into the New Year. President and Chief Executive of Dangote…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, has reacted to the public apology tendered by Pastor Chris Okafor over their series of controversial issues. The actress on her Instagram page, on Sunday, announced that she has forgiven the pastor. She reacted to him kneeling in front of his congregation to apologise, stating that he should not have knelt…