Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu threw his weight behind Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida’s decision to annul the June 12, 1993, election won by the late Moshood Abiola. In an exclusive interview with AriseNews on Sunday morning, Lamido stated that he feels highly entertained by Tinubu’s rhetoric…
Tension gripped Ikire, a town in Irewole local government area of Osun State, on Sunday following an attack on the convoy of popular Fuji musician, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. The attack, which occurred in the afternoon, involved suspected hoodlums who reportedly stoned and shot at the vehicles in the convoy, including a black Hummer Jeep…
The Kwana Macji area of Pankshi Local Government Area of Plateau State has been thrown into mourning as a tragic accident has claimed the lives of 19 and 11 others who went for a wedding ceremony in the state. John Dasar, the Chairman of the Parkshin LGA emergency management committee confirmed that the victims came…
President Bola Tinubu has held the inaugural meeting with the newly appointed Service Chiefs. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that in a major shake up in military, Tinubu named former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu has been appointed Chief of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The three female officers, Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, were arrested under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government that there could be dire consequences if their demands of Nigerian youths which led to the ongoing nationwide protests were not met as soon as possible. The former President spoke during a visit to his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, by six members…
The Federal Government has responded to the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump of the United States. In December 2020, the U.S. Department of State had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). On Friday, Trump took a similar step, claiming that Christianity was facing existential…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and federal government workers have demanded an urgent review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the current ₦70,000 is no longer sustainable. They made the demand, following the bold steps taken by several states across the country, to increase the minimum wage of their workers above the N70,000 benchmark,…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, has playfully questioned wedding guest, Papaya Ex over her outfit at Priscilla’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Papaya Ex had worn a dress featuring Juma Jux’s photo on her chest and Priscilla’s picture on her waist region while spraying money on the bride. Priscilla jokingly asked,…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has told the opposition to “bury the thought of policy reversal” by the President Bola Tinubu-led government and support the government in delivering on the Renewed Hope agenda of the President. The party also dispelled claims by the opposition that it rigged the September 21 governorship election in Edo…