Detained Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa has reversed his earlier stance, denying any involvement in the killings reported across parts of Nigeria’s South-East. Speaking through his lawyer, Jonathan Levy, in a statement, Ekpa distanced himself and his affiliated groups from recent violence, particularly in Orsu and other communities in Imo and Anambra states. “The publication contains…
A father, Fernando Vega has been charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of his twin newborn daughters, Massail and Mirena, who were found dead in their home in Houston on October 4, 2023. If found guilty, Vega could face the death penalty, per report from Daily Mail UK. Vega was initially arrested…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have intercepted two suspected arms traffickers transporting a large cache of high-grade firearms and ammunition from Benue to Kwara State. It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended in the early hours of Wednesday following actionable intelligence. This was contained in a statement…
The Lagos state commissioner of Police, Olarenwaju Ishola, has warned intending protesters against unlawful acts during the planned protest. He gave the warning during a town hall meeting with stakeholders and security agencies organised by the Lagos police command on Friday in Ikeja, Lagos. There are talks of another planned nationwide protest by some groups…
The federal government has unveiled ‘YouthCred’, a new credit initiative under the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), targeting employed youths. Under the scheme, gainfully employed Nigerian youths aged of 18 to 39 can access up to N5 million in credit. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Thursday, Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating…
Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens. In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only prioritize educational access but also invest in quality, innovation, and inclusivity, setting benchmarks for others to follow. In this article, we delve…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has protested its exclusion from the board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was stated in a letter dated February 13, 2025, addressed to the managing director of the fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, and the chairman of the board, Jim Ovia, by NANS president, Lucky Emonefe. In…
No fewer than 1,000 prayer warriors from across the country would, on Saturday, gather in Ilorin, Kwara State, to offer prayers for the success of President Bola Tinubu as well as for Nigeria’s survival amidst the ravaging socioeconomic hiccups. The state chairman of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), themed Walking in Domini, Evangelist…
A group of armed bandits attacked a worship center in Kaduna State on Sunday, abducting 16 congregants. The incident took place just one week after the Kaduna State Government had announced a peace agreement with armed bandits, who had previously caused widespread kidnappings and killings in the region. The state government had recently made significant…
The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024. This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the…
