Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has strongly condemned the recent social media campaign under the hashtag #IgboMustGo, which demands the forced relocation of Igbo people from Lagos and other Southwest states. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku stated that such divisive rhetoric poses to national unity and security. A pro-Lagos X account,…
Some of the protesters partaking in the nationwide demonstration against hardship set up bonfire in front of Government House, Kano, on Thursday morning. The protesters from different parts of the metropolis had converged on the Government House, where Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf was to address them. However, some of them assembled tyres and set them…
The Military and other security agencies in Nigeria have launched a search for those calling for a coup in the country and trying to force an undemocratic change of government. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, during a joint press briefing by security chiefs on Tuesday,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that there is a fire outbreak at the Katsina State Government House in Katsina, the capital city of the state. The fire has gutted a section of the complex. The Chamber is attached to the office where the Governor meets important personalities. However, the root cause of the fire is yet to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Chief Benedict Akika, a People Democratic Party, PDP, Chieftain and an ally of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has been reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday by unknown gunmen. According to an update sighted on Westerndailynews Chief Benedict Akika, a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party was said to be kidnapped at his…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that two persons have been reported dead and two others rescued alive after a two-storey building collapsed at Nomansland in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. According to report, the building collapsed around 2am on Thursday amidst a heavy downpour when the building collapsed. It was gathered that the building collapsed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress on Monday evening confirmed the invitation of its president, Joe Ajaero, by the police over issues bordering on alleged terrorism financing. The Congress’ spokesperson, Benson Upah, made this known in a statement he signed and made available to our correspondent. The PUNCH earlier reported that Ajaero was…
The federal government has approved the immediate promotion of a total of 20, 867 senior personnel across various ranks in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). Also, the promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved. The Minister of Interior,…
The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of 31 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners of Police. This comes two days after 684 senior police officers were elevated to various ranks. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, said the promoted officers are, “The Area Commander of Kabba in Kogi,…
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has expressed deep concern over the widespread looting of businesses and livelihoods during the recent protests in the weedend, resulting in an estimated N52 billion worth of goods lost or destroyed. Saying that the loss of 21 lives is saddening, she condemned the miscreants who used…
