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…
Vinicius Jr. is once again at the center of controversy, this time through the words of Brazilian model Anna Silva, who recently spoke publicly about her interactions with the Real Madrid forward. Silva, who currently lives in England, detailed her experience with Vini in an exclusive account that blends leaked messages, audio recordings, and personal…
The Federal Government has made Tax Identification, (Tax ID) compulsory for people getting involved in banking and allied services in the country. Consequently, all taxable Nigerians are to obtain a Taxpayer Identification when the new tax Acts come into force in January 2026. The Tax ID is contained in the provisions of the Nigeria Tax…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has given the Federal Government 14 days to meet its demands or face another round of crippling strikes. The decision followed the union’s National Executive Council meeting held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. In a statement signed by its national president, Prof. Chris Piwuna, ASUU accused…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians often resort to extreme measures to win elections. Amaechi stated this in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development. The former governor of Rivers state, who harped on the need for…
Earlier today, Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu (KSO), the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Student Affairs to the Ondo State Governor extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday. Comrade Seyi Tinubu, the son of His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is not only…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, following an alleged assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. Ikwechegh was arraigned on Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life, filed by the Office…
Bobrisky, the self-proclaimed transgender, has revealed she impregnated a lady while in the university. In a recent Instagram live session, the crossdresser said the incident occurred with a lady named Lamide while they were at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). During the session, Bobrisky recounted the events that led to the pregnancy. She claimed Lamide…
General Overseer of the Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Sam Ojo has expressed strong concerns over the cancellation of the Independence Day celebrations, warning that the federal government, led by President Tinubu, must be wary of bad advisers. The Fiery no-nonsense Prophet of God expressed deep regret over the cancellation, saying it shows…
The Lagos state police command has cleared Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock Church of wrongdoing after a viral video showed him holding what appeared to be a firearm. In a statement on Wednesday, SP Abimbola Adebisi, spokesperson of the command, said Adefarasin voluntarily appeared at the command headquarters in Ikeja for questioning….