The Nigerian Army says its troops have eliminated eight terrorists and rescued 40 abducted individuals in a series of coordinated operations across the country. The army, in a post on its official X Handle on Monday, said the recent victories had further tightened the noose around the necks of unrepentant terrorists and their collaborators. The…
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has proposed that universities should require newly admitted students to undergo mandatory drug tests as part of their admission process. She explained that this would serve as a preventive measure while offering early intervention and counselling for those already…
… As Critical Stakeholders Endorse Alhaji Nasiru Hamzat Fresh developments from the Oluyole Local Government PDP Congress have confirmed Alhaji Nasiru Hamzat as the duly endorsed Party Chairman, following overwhelming support from critical stakeholders and party leaders across the council area. The announcement was officially made by Hon. AbdulMojeed Mogbonjubola (Jagaban), the Arrowhead of the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that 96 per cent of A-level results submitted to Bayero University, Kano (BUK) for Direct Entry admission in 2024 were forged. According to the examination body in its bulletin, out of 148 A-level results presented to BUK, only six were genuine, while the remaining 142 were…
The entire membership and executive of NULASS NATIONAL are thrilled to extend their warmest congratulations to Dr. Kayode Opeifa on his well-deserved appointment as Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation. This remarkable achievement is a testament to Dr. Opeifa’s exceptional leadership skills, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting passion for advancing Nigeria’s transportation sector. His appointment…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos on Monday ordered the remand of a 65-year-old man, Idris Danladi, for allegedly defiling a one-year-old girl. The Chief Magistrate, Mr Patrick Adekomaiya, ordered that Danladi should be remanded in the Awarjigoh Correctional Centre, Badagry, after he pleaded not guilty to the one…
Trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited on Sunday began loading loading Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. Dangote Group posted videos showing loading of the product on its X handle on Sunday. The tweet attached to the videos read, “First set of trucks set…
The Ondo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the death of a murder suspect, Femi Oladele, also known as Tallex, during a brief illness. Oladele was arrested for his alleged role in the abduction and death of two students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko – Andrel Okah and John Abba. The two students,…
The Nigerian Government has said the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) followed sustained diplomatic pressure on Finland, to take action against his activities, linked to violence and instability in the South-East of Nigeria. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this while confirming…
Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged manufacturers and distributors to comply with the ban on alcohol in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Speaking during a session at the NAN Forum in Abuja on Sunday, Adeyeye reiterated the ban and the agreement signed by…