President Bola Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their new ranks. The short ceremony took place in the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The new Chief of Defence Staff, (formerly Lieutenant General) Olufemi Oluyede, was decorated with the new rank of General. The new Chief of Army Staff, (formerly Major…
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…
President Bola Tinubu says insecurity remains the most troubling challenge facing Nigeria, especially the Northern region. He said on Saturday in Kaduna that urgent efforts were required to rebuild trust, strengthen unity and restore safety across communities. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, spoke at the 25th Anniversary of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that an inferno has razed the residence of the Zamfara House of Assembly speaker, Bilyaminu Moriki, in Gusau. This was announced in a statement on Sunday by the chief press secretary to the house, Bello Madaro. The clerk to the house, Mahmud Aliyu, described the disaster as tragic. Mr Aliyu said that…
Two soldiers have been confirmed dead following a fresh outbreak of violence between farmers and herders in Bandawa community, located in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State. The deadly clash, which erupted on Wednesday morning, as noticed by The Guardian, is the latest in a wave of violent confrontations that have continued to unsettle…
Traditional rulers from across Igbo land in the South East have pledged to deliver at least 70 percent of the region’s votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Operating under the aegis of the Ndi Igbo Progressive Traditional Rulers Council, the monarchs, led by their chairman, His Royal Majesty Eze Nnamdi…
There is a fresh wave of protest in Rivers State as scores of women have taken to the streets in support of the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), and President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency. The demonstrators, armed with placards and banners marched across major streets of Port Harcourt….
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has announced the withdrawal of the criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson related to her unruly behaviour on an Ibom Airline flight on Sunday, August 10, 2025. In a press statement issued today, Keyamo said consultations with key stakeholders in the aviation sector and those involved in the recent…
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has sealed up Hampton Hilton Hotel and Apartments, Kaduna. The hotel was sealed for non-compliance with the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022 and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)…
Wrestling icon Ric Flair has revealed he is seriously contemplating a return to the ring for one final match at age 76, reigniting excitement and concern among fans worldwide. In a candid interview on his “To Be The Man” podcast , the 16-time world champion admitted the thought has been on his mind for months….
