The Niger state government has directed clerics to obtain a licence before they can preach publicly. Umar Farooq, director-general of the Niger state religious affairs, said the government has also banned public preaching. “It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has assured that no soldier within the Nigerian Armed Forces earns anything below N100,000. Musa while speaking during an interview with News Central on Thursday, September 4, said the Nigerian military remains committed to ensuring that every soldier is adequately taken care of. He also stated that…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the Inspector-General of Police’s tinted-glass permit policy. The association described the directive as unlawful and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. In a statement on Thursday, Paul Ananaba, chairman of the NBA’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL),…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement by the outgoing Force PRO, DCP Muyiwa Adejobi. Hundeyin, a seasoned communicator, holds a BA in English Language from Lagos State University and…
Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose timeless designs and luxury empire reshaped global style, has died at the age of 91. His company announced on Thursday that he passed away peacefully in Milan, “surrounded by his loved ones.” “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force:…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day vacation as part of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency announced. According to a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will spend the 10-working-day vacation between France and the United Kingdom, after which he will return to Nigeria. Onanuga…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that at least 60 people have died in a boat mishap in Borgu LGA of Niger state. Abdullah Arah, director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said the boat was conveying about 90 passengers when it capsized on Tuesday at about 11:30am at Gausawa in Malale ward. The vessel departed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has attributed Nigeria’s economic and security challenges to the embezzlement of public funds by corrupt politicians. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode, made this known on Wednesday at the annual conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, held in Delta State. He was represented by Williams…
Former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Sirika, has accused some Nigerian domestic carriers of frustrating the establishment of the proposed national airline, Nigeria Air. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme, Sirika said members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), including Air Peace, Azman Air and United Nigeria Airlines, stalled the project…
A resident doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Oluwafemi Rotifa, has died after reportedly working a gruelling 72-hour non-stop shift in the hospital’s emergency unit. The incident, which has sparked outrage across the medical community, occurred shortly after the doctor, fondly known as Femoski by colleagues, retreated to the call room to…