The Nigerian government on Tuesday, September 3, announced its plan to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%. Taiwo Oyedele the Chairman Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee gave a hint on this while speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics. According to Oyedele, the committee is proposing a law to…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified why its officers visited the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project’s Abuja office on Monday. The secret police, in a statement on its website on Tuesday, explained that contrary to reports that its officers raided SERAP’s office, the agents were detailed for routine investigation. The DSS insisted that…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that ex-Miss Nigeria and former First Lady of Delta State, Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) has passed away. Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first civilian Governor of Delta State between 1991 and 1992, died in her 80s on Wednesday, in a London hospital after a brief illness. The deceased, who…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a radio host, Favour Ekoh, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. Ekoh, who anchors the “Prime Time” program on Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu, is accused of luring unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising exorbitant returns. This was contained in a statement…
As the leadership of the Northern Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance (NYIPGG), we are compelled to issue this statement considering its importance to the Northern populace, which has been engrossed in the distortion of realities by ill-motivated politicians who see all avenues as an opportunity for their political adventure. Islamic teachings have revealed…
The CEO of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat has regained his freedom after meeting bail conditions. On Monday, January 13, 2025, the Oyo State High Court granted bail to Hamzat; Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; and Fasasi Abdullahi, the principal of the Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan. The trio are standing trial…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the #EndSARS protest as the beginning and foundation of “irresponsible protesting” in Nigeria. Speaking on News Central Television yesterday, Bwala stated that the #EndSARS protest marked the onset of irresponsible protesting in the country, arguing that prior protests had been organised,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that gunmen have reportedly killed a mother, Mrs Mary Jonathan and her son, Mark Jonathan, in Plateau State. A member of the House of Representatives from Plateau State, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, who confirmed the incident said the victims were his mother-in-law and brother-in-law. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the…
Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, a book by Nigerian author and retired lawyer Dele Farotimi, has moved to the top spot on Amazon’s bestseller list in global politics. The book’s sudden popularity followed Mr. Farotimi’s arrest earlier this week on the orders of prominent lawyer and businessman Afe Babalola. The book, published in July…
A tragic incident has rocked the residents of Edo State as a man, Kelvin Osamede Izekor allegedly killed his 38-year-old wife, Ugiagbe Osaiyekemwen Success Izekor, just eight months after their wedding. According to reports, the incident happened at No. 50 Upper Mission extension, Benin City on Saturday, February 22, 2025. It was gathered that the…