Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf ‘Toyyem’, the treasurer of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest (Zone D) has urged students to look beyond merry as the world ushers into new year. In a press release from his office sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Comr. Toyyem disclosed that he is writing the new year message with gladness….
Suspected gunmen killed three policemen and set their vehicle ablaze in Nnewi, Anambra State, early Thursday morning. The attack was confirmed by Tochukwu Ikenga, Superintendent of Police and Public Relations Officer, in a statement. He said: “Joint Security Force, begins manhunt operation on armed men who murdered two police operatives on investigation activities in the…
The founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, who was just released by the Nigerian Army has revealed that he was conducting an undercover investigation when he was arrested by the Nigerian Army. Soyombo also expressed worry about the kind of security cover available for oil bunkerers in the country. He said…
President Bola Tinubu says his administration has implemented bold policies to propel Nigeria’s economy out of the downturn caused by multiple shocks in the global economy. Tinubu spoke on Friday while declaring open the 2024 African Caucus meeting held at the Transcorp Hotel, Abuja. He was represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. “As a government, we…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, have killed two policemen and abducted Ada Anioma Joan Onyemaechi, a former female commissioner, during a church service in Asaba, Delta State. The assailants targeted The King Jesus and I Church, located off DBS Road, on the evening of Tuesday, July 30, 2024. They opened fire on the two policemen…
As the hunger protest enters Day six in some states, a video has emerged showing youths in Daura, Katsina State, destroying the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the street processions. The situation, which has been deteriorating over the past few days, has proved difficult for security agencies to contain, especially in northern Nigeria. Video footage…
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky has finally jetted out of Nigeria. The development is coming days after he was arrested by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives onboard an Amsterdam-bound plane. He posted a video of himself in an aircraft this morning with the caption ‘See you soon Nigeria’ Recall that…
Judges in the United Kingdom have explained why London-based Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega’s deportation was approved. Adegboyega, the founder of Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation) arrived in the UK in 2005 and has remained there in an expired visa. Married to a Briton, the pastor sought to remain in the UK in human rights…
Retired soldiers under the group of Coalition of Concerned Veterans (CCV) are protesting over non-payment of the 20% and 28% increment for 11 months at the ministry of finance, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The protesters said they had bought chains and padlocks to lock up the gate of the ministry. The ex-servicemen who shut…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to a recent comment by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, over his (Atiku) failed presidential bid. In a statement released by Paul Ibe, Atiku’s Media Adviser, on Saturday night, Atiku described Wike’s comments as “theatrical outbursts” and “baseless rants” driven…