The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected allegations that it disobeyed a court order issued by the Federal High Court in Oshogbo, Osun State. Reports emerged that on September 29, 2025, the court ordered the arrest of the former INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, for allegedly failing to comply with a judgment in a…
An Air Peace flight from Abuja to Asaba narrowly avoided a potential disaster on Friday after one of its engines reportedly failed while preparing for take-off at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The incident occurred moments after the aircraft had accelerated on the runway when a loud bang was heard, accompanied by flashes of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that an officer of Nigeria Police Force Slumped and died at his residence in Abuja. The officer identified as ASP Cyril Takim, 54, attached to the AIG Zone 7 Headquarters, FCT Abuja died suddenly at his residence in Aku Village Base 3, Mararaba. Takim reportedly slumped and became unconscious while using the…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has banned graduation ceremonies and Christmas parties in schools across the state to reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians. Mr Soludo gave the directive during a campaign rally organised by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Friday in Awka North, ahead of the November 8 governorship election….
The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced on Thursday the interception of five trucks loaded with expired bags of flour smuggled into the country from Egypt. Displaying the expired flours at a press briefing at the Command’s headquarters in Lagos, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Compt. Adewale Adenuga stated that the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected the Federal Government’s last-minute appeal to halt its planned warning strike scheduled to begin on October 13, describing the intervention as a little too late. The ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made this known on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged Nigerian youths to shun internet fraud and channel their creative energies towards nation-building. He gave the charge on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, at the inaugural Kids and Teens STEAM Innovate Buildathon bootcamp. The event, themed “Future Innovator: Young Minds, Big…
An Abuja-bound Ibom Air passenger has been arrested after he allegedly stole a huge amount of money from the luggage of another passenger who happened to be a foreigner. The passenger who boarded the Ibom Air flight from Uyo was caught by crew members. A video shared on social media on Thursday showed the moment…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to implement a bonding policy for Nigerians studying abroad on government-funded scholarships to ensure they return home and contribute to national development after completing their studies. The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, made this known during the maiden TETFund National Town Hall Meeting…
A revered Nigerian statesman, broadcaster, and corporate governance champion, Dr Christopher Kolade, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93. In a statement announcing his death, the Kolade family expressed gratitude for his long and impactful life. “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant…
