American military officials say President Donald Trump’s directive for the Pentagon to prepare possible military action in Nigeria is unlikely to end the country’s deeply rooted insurgency. Despite Trump’s call to protect Christians from attacks by Islamic militants, officials told the New York Times that only a full-scale Iraq- or Afghanistan-style campaign could meaningfully change…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Presidency has said at no time did President Bola Tinubu promise the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) that his administration would not increase the pump price of fuel. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, said this on Tuesday, in…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on December 17 over insecurity in the country. This is contained in a communiqué issued on Monday at the end of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lagos. The communiqué was jointly signed by the NLC president, Joe Ajaero,…
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has cautioned Nigerians against spreading falsehoods, disinformation, mal-information, or distorting facts online, noting that they are criminal offense. In a video statement shared on the Nigerian Police Force’s X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, Adejobi emphasised the importance of fact-checking before sharing information, urging bloggers, journalists, and content…
A Nigerian man, Kelechi Ndukwe, has been promoted to the rank of Navy Captain from Commander in the US Navy. The chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, shared the news on X.com on Friday, congratulating Ndukwe on his achievement. Dabiri congratulated Kingsley, saying, “A hearty congratulations to Navy Captain Kelechi R Ndukwe who has…
Secondary school girls of the Federal Government Girls’ College (FGGC) Sagamu, Ogun State, have unveiled an AI robot called ‘Okikiola-Sagamu’, also known as Kiki-Saggy. The project, which involved 10 students and a few staff members, was unveiled to the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo, in Abuja. The students, drawn from…
The World Food Programme says about 673 million people, or around eight per cent of the world’s population, are not getting enough to eat and going hungry. The WFP, a UN food programme, said export restrictions, tariffs, and volatile commodity prices were destabilising food markets, making food less affordable and accessible in food-deficient countries. These…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has addressed a recent social media frenzy, clarifying the circumstances surrounding a widely-circulated video. The footage, which appeared to show Rooney allowing a mysterious woman into his apartment, sparked tabloid speculation about his personal life. Since taking the coaching job at Plymouth, Rooney has been residing separately from his family,…
In a solemn gathering at the State House in Abuja on Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, led an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) session to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, in a London hospital. The special session, attended by National Assembly leaders, judiciary members, and representatives…
A raging fire has engulfed the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus Stop. Men of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State. Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), are currently battling to contain the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out around midnight on Christmas…
