The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court, in a judgement that was delivered by Justice Binta Nyako, described as “excessive”, the six-month suspension that was slammed on the lawmaker by the Senate. It faulted the provision of Chapter…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has submitted a memorandum to the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, calling for changes to Nigeria’s constitution. In the memorandum shared by his special adviser on media, Abdul Rasheeth, Atiku is seeking a rotational presidency between the North and South, with a six-year single term for the president and governors. This…
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija housemate Eloka Nwamu, popularly known as Eloswag, has joined the growing list of Nigerian celebrities whose intimate videos have been leaked online. The Delta State-born reality star became the subject of public discussion after his intimate video with an unidentified woman began trending on Sunday. The explicit…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a federal high court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 119 protesters charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. Obiora Egwuatu, the presiding judge, struck out the case following an application by M.D Abubakar, counsel to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). Abubakar had applied to take over and discontinue…
The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on a range of critical legislative matters including a bill seeking to create three additional states: Oke-Ogun, Ijebu and Ife-Ijesa. The private member bill sponsored by Hon. Oluwole Oke, seeks to alter relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). As outlined on Thursday’s Order Paper, the…
Officers of the Lagos State Police Command have fired teargas to disperse protesters rallying to mark the fourth anniversary of the #EndSARS protest. Videos seen on Sunday morning showed protesters fleeing as the police fired shots. The protesters had converged around 8:30 am at the toll gate with several banners and placards, calling for the…
The National Association of Nigerian Students and the National Association of Polytechnic Students have cautioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar against what they called coordinated political interference in student leadership. The Olushola Oladoja-led NANS, in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Samson Adeyemi, accused Atiku and popular activist, Omoyele Sowore, of sponsoring…
Olufemi Oluyede, who was appointed acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu last week, has been decorated with the new rank of lieutenant-general, an indication he is set to be made substantive army chief. Mr Oluyede, formerly a major-general, was decorated with the new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, sources at…
Today, we celebrate a remarkable woman, a champion of healthy living, and a pillar of support to the people of Anambra State, Dr Mrs. Nonye Soludo, on her birthday! As the Wife of Mr Governor Solution Ndi Anambra, she has been a beacon of inspiration to many, showcasing the power of resilience, compassion, and dedication….
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant General of Bauchi State for alleged N70 billion fraud. He was arrested in Abuja on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 alongside Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, an unlicensed bureau de change (BDC) operator and Sunusi Ibrahim Sambo, a Point of…