The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that the Super Eagles will not honour the second leg of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Libya after they were held hostage at the North African nation’s airport. “Players have resolved not to play the match any longer as NFF officials are making plans…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed confidence that efforts to restore security and normalcy across Nigeria are “in very good hands” following the swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence. Speaking to journalists at the State House after witnessing Thursday’s ceremony, Bishop Kukah…
A large group of women have protested the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the ongoing emergency rule in the state. The demonstrators gathered outside the State Government House in Port Harcourt and led a procession through the streets of the city. Chanting songs in solidarity with the suspended governor and holding placards, the women…
Former Delta State Commissioner and Special Adviser on Communications/Strategy to the President of the Senate, Mr. Kenny Okolugbo, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, calling for an urgent investigation into what he described as a coordinated cyberattack and defamation campaign targeted at destroying his credibility and misleading the public. In the petition, Okolugbo…
The National Examinations Council,NECO, has established a new examination centre in London, United Kingdom, marking a major step in its global expansion drive and commitment to educational inclusivity for Nigerians in the diaspora. Unveiling the centre during the “Education Matters Conference UK 2025” in London, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that more than 3,000 Nigerians remain in active employment at its $20bn facility, despite an ongoing reorganisation of its workforce. In a statement on Friday, the management dismissed reports of mass sackings, clarifying that only a “very small number” of staff were affected by the exercise, which it said…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo, has passed on at the age of 89 years. Olunloyo, who governed the state for just three months died few day to his 90th birthday. The nonagenarian, who was also Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, died in the early…
President Bola Tinubu is facing an uphill battle in his bid to secure two-thirds majority in the national assembly to approve his declaration of emergency rule in Rivers state, TheCable can report. On Tuesday, Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the south-south state, citing the protracted political crisis. The president controversially suspended Siminalayi Fubara,…
A United States Congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, has indicated that further American airstrikes against terrorist camps in Nigeria are likely, dismissing concerns that the recent military action could escalate into a wider conflict. Moore said the US strikes were intended to restore peace and improve security, particularly for communities affected by terrorist violence, including Christians….
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched the Measles-Rubella Vaccine Introduction Integrated Campaign. At the national flag-off ceremony held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the First Lady said the campaign is expected to reach approximately 106 million children aged nine months to under 15 years in two phases. She described the…
