The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee…
Zimbabwean authorities have approved the slaughter of about 200 elephants to feed citizens amid lingering food insecurity caused by severe drought. On Monday, Tinashe Farawo, a spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority, confirmed the planned culling of 200 elephants to feed citizens amid acute drought. “We are targeting to cull 200 elephants,” Mr…
Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development. Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police…
Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may be held in November 2026, following a proposal by the National Assembly to move the polls six months earlier than usual. The proposal—part of a raft of far-reaching amendments unveiled during a public hearing jointly held by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters on Monday—seeks to…
The Nigeria Police Force says it has uncovered credible leads on the gun suppliers who armed the suspects allegedly responsible for the killing of Arise News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command had earlier announced the arrest of 12 suspects in connection with the September 29, 2025, robbery and murder at Unique…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a heartfelt appeal to Nigerians (both home and abroad) to renew their confidence in the country, urging them to “Bet on Nigeria” despite current challenges. Speaking in a recent national address posted on his verified X handle, the President emphasised that the nation’s journey, though difficult, is far from…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the sum of N77,000 as the minimum wage for the lowest worker in the state, and the payment takes immediate effect. This decision was revealed after a meeting of the State Government led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the leadership…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Anambra and Lagos states account for the highest number of suspects currently under police investigation for involvement in malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press briefing at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a road crash in Gusau, Zamfara state, left a family of six dead on Sunday. The victims, who were riding a motorcycle, were struck by a truck near Gusau Hotel. One of the children was said to be an infant. “Innalillahi wainna ilaihi-rraji’un. Six people died after their Motorcycle speeding collided…
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Chief Dubem Onyia, former minister of state for Foreign Affairs, who passed away on Monday at 73. Chief Onyia was a brilliant administrator, accountant, and respected political leader. He hailed from Enugu State in the South-east. In addition to his stint as…