The ECOWAS Commission has ordered the deployment of elements of the ECOWAS standby force to the Republic of Benin following consultations at the level of heads of state and government. The commission said the decision was taken in line with relevant ECOWAS instruments, particularly Article 25(e) of the 1999 protocol on conflict prevention, management, resolution,…
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel has written his name into the history books after storming into the men’s 400m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Wednesday’s feat saw him becoming the first Nigerian man to achieve the feat since Henry Amike in 1987. The 21-year-old ran the race of his life in Wednesday’s semifinal,…
The nationwide hardship protest turned violent in Suleja, Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, as at least three youths were shot dead by the police. Over 15 others, who reportedly sustained varying degrees of bullet wounds, are in critical condition and have been taken to different health facilities in the area, including Gwagwalada Specialist…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives in Uyo have arrested 11 individuals, including seven Chinese nationals and four Nigerians, for allegedly engaging in illegal mining operations in Akwa Ibom State. In a short post on X, the EFCC said the suspects were apprehended on Thursday, July 24, during a raid at…
A tragic incident has occurred in Kogi State, where a retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, 76, died in the custody of his kidnappers despite his family paying a ransom of N10 million for his rescue. According to reports, Major Ajayi was kidnapped on May 21, 2025, at his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu local government area,…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. His passing marks the end of a long and influential career in Kenyan politics. Odinga, a towering figure in Kenya’s political landscape, had been receiving treatment in India prior to his death at an Ayurvedic treatment center. This is…
Two suspected ritualists have been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for the murder of a 10-year-old boy in the Jada Local Government Area of the state. The Adamawa Police Command’s spokesperson, Suleiman Nguroje, made this known in statement on Sunday. He said the boy, Abdalla Lawali of Anguwar Dubai, Jada,…
The Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has Announced the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland. In a press release sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Governor Abiodun said Obs Adetona died at the age of 91. The press state reads: It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty,…
The Kano State Government has announced a mid-term holiday for all primary and post-primary schools across the state to mark the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to an official statement issued by the state’s education ministry, schools are to proceed on break from Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and are expected to resume academic activities on Sunday,…
The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged,…
