A 58-year-old school principal, Bashir Musa, has been arrested by police in Katsina State for the suspected theft of several school items, including computer monitors and solar panels. Musa was apprehended last Monday in Dutsi Local Government Area after the local police station received information about vandalism, breaking, and theft at the school laboratory. Police…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday briefly stumbled during a ceremonial march-past organised for his reception at the parade ground in Türkiye. The incident occurred as the President joined the guard of honour, drawing momentary attention before the programme continued without disruption. Tinubu’s visit is aimed at consolidating the long-standing cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye,…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N699 to N799 per litre, effective immediately following the conclusion of the festive period. In a statement released on Monday, the refinery explained that the adjustment ends a temporary price support measure implemented during…
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s legal representative, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer of the Legal Aid Council, informed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died on Tuesday following a road accident. The retired military officer was reportedly involved in an accident in Umunede, Delta State, and was confirmed dead after being rushed to a hospital in Agbor, also in Delta State. Ndidi’s club,…
Many traders are currently protesting the Onitsha Main Market closure by the Anambra State government. On Tuesday, January 27, viral videos show the protesters as security officials enforce the market closure order by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Eyewitnesses also confirmed that traders were seen staging a protest walk from the Main Market down to Upper…
The West African Examinations Council has released the timetable for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series. In a post obtained from its X handle on Tuesday, the timetable outlines the schedule of subjects, dates, and times for the examination, providing private candidates with the necessary information…
The Federal Government has unveiled the University Advancement Initiative, a new programme designed to strengthen the financial sustainability and global competitiveness of federal universities. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the initiative while addressing Vice-Chancellors of federal universities at a national convening organised to formally roll out the programme. At the event, the Federal…
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed that as of 11:00 a.m., power generation had dropped to zero megawatts (MW), cutting off supply to all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) nationwide. This marked the…
A Nigerian medical doctor, Okeho-born Festus Babarinde, has attributed his selection for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr Community Service Award in the United States to his long-standing commitment to training medical doctors, strengthening healthcare systems, and supporting underserved communities. Babarinde, who spoke in an interview with Diaspora Tales, said the honour reflects years of…
