The Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, in Imo State, suspended a facilitator, Mr. Okoroafor Ifeanyichukwu, from duty on Friday after he was seen in a viral video assaulting a male student. The suspension notice, issued in a letter with reference FPN/TEDC/80/1 and dated March 14th, 2025, stated, “You are hereby suspended from duty as a facilitator…
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee…
Nigerian-born American, Dr. Akinyemi Agbede has announced his intention to contest the forthcoming California governorship election next year. His decision to join the governorship race has elicited excitement from his friends and political associates. The renowned mathematician is not new to California politics as he had previously run for the position of senator and the…
The Federal Government has initiated the construction of a 35-kilometer road project designed to connect Nigeria with neighbouring Cameroon. Commencing in Taraba State, the ambitious undertaking is being carried out with a budget of N70 billion under President Tinubu’s administration. This strategic infrastructure development aims to foster stronger economic ties and facilitate easier movement of…
The President, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has defended his ‘kundusi’ comment amidst the growing mockery among Nigerians. Akinsanya made the defence while speaking with the delegates of the union in a viral video on Tuesday. According to him, he is uneducated and could probably be bad…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the death toll from a road accident in southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 71, according to a local police official. In a Facebook post late Sunday, the Sidama Police Commission Traffic Prevention and Control Directorate said that “68 males and three females are known to have died in the…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State says he has received information of being arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) next week when his tenure elapses. The Governor, however said he is not afraid of any arrest and investigation of his administration over “silly petitions” which have been written against him by “cruel…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged President Donald Trump to work with his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, on addressing insecurity in the country rather than threatening the West African nation with military action. PFN’s president, Wale Oke, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast show The Morning Brief. “Whatever needs to…
The operatives of Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State command has arrested notorious cultists and suspected armed robber terrorizing the state. In a press briefing on Thursday, the command said its men also recovered firearms from the suspect who has been impersonating Nigeria police officer The press release reads: ARREST OF NOTORIOUS CULTIST, SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan has been detained by police for allegedly using their uniform without authorization. According to a friend, the popular figure is set to face charges in court tomorrow. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about impersonation and public safety. Recall…