GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji has resigned from office over ongoing certificates forgery scandal. His resignation was confirmed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday evening banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States. The countries affected are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Nationals from these countries will be “fully” restricted from entering the U.S., according to the proclamation. Similarly,…
Rice is a staple crop essential for global food security, yet its production is highly sensitive to environmental stressors. Upland rice ecosystems, which depend on rainfed conditions, face increasing challenges due to erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and rising temperatures exacerbated by climate change. These stresses threaten the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, who predominantly cultivate rice…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has warned that it may return to strike soon. The union says the Federal Government has failed to meet key agreements and accused the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Maruf Alausa, of trying to mislead Nigerians about the situation. Speaking through its University of Jos branch on Tuesday,…
Latest crude oil price drop threatens Nigeria’s revenue and naira stability Nigeria’s average daily crude oil production rose to 1.507 million barrels per day (bpd) in July 2025, surpassing the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) target for the second month in a row. This update was contained in OPEC’s latest Monthly Oil Market…
Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore was released from Nigeria Police custody late Friday, following nearly three days of detention that ignited widespread protests and condemnation from civil society groups. Announcing his release on X, Sowore stated, “Nigeria Police Force and its illegal IGP has capitulated to the demands of the revolutionary movement,…
The Police Command in Gombe State has arrested a 27-year-old Taraba-bound Joseph Babari contracted to fight in Plateau. DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the command’s spokesperson made this known in a statement on Saturday in Gombe. Abdullahi said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday around 11.30 PM by a police patrol team attached to Pero-Chonge Division of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a respected Islamic leader and retired public servant, Jafaru Makarfi, passed away in Kaduna on Saturday night at the age of 93. According to Suleman Abdulkadir, who announced the death on behalf of the family, Makarfi was a prominent figure in the Nigerian Muslim community and served as the Chairman of…
As Pastor Enoch Adeboye marks his 83rd birthday today, his life remains a testament to faith, resilience, and extraordinary leadership. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential spiritual figures in the world, his journey is filled with remarkable milestones. Here are 20 incredible facts about the revered General Overseer of the Redeemed…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Thursday responded to recent remarks by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning his unannounced visits to the state. Speaking at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Obi said he had no fear about visiting Edo, despite the governor’s earlier warning. “I…