President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration’s tax reforms have come to stay. The Nigerian leader stated this on Monday night while speaking during his first presidential media chat in Lagos State. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern leaders,…
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has described the recent events in the Red Chambers as development that has made him sad because of its overall negative effect on the integrity, sanctity, image, and public perception of the institution. He called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Kogi central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and other parties involved in…
The US government shutdown barreled towards its second month on Friday, and the pain is spreading fast — with federal workers broke, food aid vanishing, and millions of Americans caught in the crossfire. What started on October 1 as a Washington sideshow has morphed into a slow-motion implosion of public services and a growing economic…
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘B’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, Kaduna, has intensified its clampdown on smuggling with the interception of 250 bags of foreign parboiled rice cunningly concealed in a fuel tanker. The Unit also handed over seized pharmaceutical products and hazardous chemicals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his silence on the conviction of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-born Finnish separatist. GISTSMATE MEDIA had reported that the 40-year-old Ekpa, was on sentenced to six years in prison by the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland for terrorism-related crimes, aggravated tax…
Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe competition, has expressed deep gratitude to Nigerians and Africans for their support, which contributed to her historic achievement at Miss Universe 2024. During the final moments of the prestigious event at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday morning, a thrilling showdown unfolded between Adetshina and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services. The levy introduced under former President Muhammadu Buhari was to affect the cost associated with voice calls and internet data. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Thursday. Confirming the…
For many Nigerians, getting a visa can be difficult and time-consuming. Popular destinations like the UK, US and Schengen countries often have strict requirements. However, some lesser-known countries offer easier visa options. These places allow Nigerians to travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, or apply online with a simple process. Here are five countries…
AREWA YOUTH CONGRESS (AYC) ENDORSES CAC & MINISTRY ACTIONS, DEMANDS FAIR NYCN PRESIDENCY WITHIN ROTATIONAL NORTHERN TURN Abuja, 10th October 2025 The Arewa Youth Congress (AYC), being the largest and most coordinated youth organization in Northern Nigeria, wholeheartedly commends the recent decisive actions taken by the Federal Ministry of Youth Development under the dynamic leadership…
The Police in Adamawa have launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed a villager over a dispute involving his wife in Demsa Local Government Area of the state. Sources said the incident occurred in Wuro Bakumbo village, where one Hamman Shomo allegedly attacked Hammadu Shagari with a knife following a quarrel. It…