GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Association of Residents has commenced an indefinite strike to press home their demands. The president of NARD, Dr Mohammad Suleiman disclosed this in a statement on the association’s account on Saturday. The decision comes after the expiration of a 30-day strike ultimatum issued by NARD. According to Suleiman, the…
Kebbi State Government has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Samaila Bambu. Confirming the development, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said he had received information about the incident and was awaiting a full briefing from the state’s Director of Security. “Yes, I just…
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday announced the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System for the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the minister, the initiative marks a significant step toward greater efficiency, accountability, and innovation in government operations. Speaking during the unveiling in Abuja, Alausa said years of reliance on…
The Federal Government, through the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has opened the Students Tax Reform Challenge — a nationwide competition aimed at engaging young Nigerians on the country’s new tax reform laws. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to participate and everything to know about the initiative. Purpose of the Challenge The…
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities say they have foiled an alleged coup attempt aimed at subverting the country’s constitutional order ahead of next month’s general elections. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, several senior army officers were arrested for allegedly plotting to derail the electoral process. The arrests were made on Oct. 30, just hours…
On October 31, 2025, President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for severe religious freedom violations, citing the targeted killing of thousands of Christians by Islamist groups like Boko Haram and Fulani militants. Here are 10 concise implications for the Nigerian government and citizens: 1.Diplomatic Isolation Gov’t: Strained U.S.-Nigeria ties; risk…
US President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. Trump announced his decision in a Truth Social post on Friday. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed,” Trump said. He blamed radical Islamists…
Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Agency Chairman, Dr. Dikko Salami, has been described as a man of unblemished and impeccable character. This comes as the chairman marks another significant birthday today. The tribute, signed by the Dikko Media Team on Friday, praised Dr. Salami for his outstanding leadership, humanitarian contributions, and commitment to service. According to…
The Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to carry on with its plans for the November 15 and 16 elective National Convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State. A Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the party not to go ahead with the convention for allegedly breaching its rule. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the…
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command on joint stop and search duty with Bomadi Vigilante along the Bomadi–Tuomo Road have arrested a 62 year old woman, Charter Timide, with a sack containing 178 live cartridges neatly packed for delivery. The suspect was arrested on October 30, 2025, at about 1230hrs. Delta State Police Public…