Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has warned Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate from the 2023 election, that she will actively campaign against him if he chooses to run as Vice President under another candidate in the 2027 presidential election. In a video statement released on Monday, Yesufu questioned why Nigerians often seem to settle…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector, through the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) factories and increased industrial collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised…
At least 17 members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) drowned while attempting to cross a river along the Nigeria-Niger Republic border. According to a counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred between the Kafetoa and Bulabulin Gaidam communities in Yobe State, Nigeria. The insurgents were reportedly en route to Tam village…
What is more prevalent is how the sun can be unfavourable to human health. However, if you don’t know, early morning sunlight is perfect for your well-being. The only way you can benefit from this is by going out early. Check out the health benefits of sunlight discussed below: 1. Improve bone health The main…
A cleaner at a tertiary hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State, Faiza Abdulkadir, has captured national attention for her honesty after returning N4.8 million that was mistakenly credited to her bank account. The story, first reported by News Central TV on the 24th of August, has since gone viral on X, with many praising her virtuous…
The June 12, 1993 presidential election is remembered as Nigeria’s fairest and most unifying vote. It featured Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Bashir Tofa of the National Republican Convention (NRC), in what many hoped would mark the country’s return to civilian rule after years of military governance. Abiola,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that fifteen new subjects have been added to Nigeria’s basic education curriculum, the Federal Government has announced. This is disclosed in a press statement released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Friday, January 24, 2025. NOA said the new trade subjects were added to the curriculum to boost students’ practical skills…
Kabiru Turaki, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for intervention of Donald Trump, the U.S. President and other developed countries over Nigeria’s democracy. Turaki also shifted the party inaugural national working committee (NWC) meeting earlier slated for Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking to journalists after gaining access to the PDP headquarters at…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over 100 suspected political thugs were arrested in Bagwai LGA in Kano during the ongoing by-election in the state. NAN reports that Abdu Zango, the resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Kano, spoke to journalists on Saturday after inspecting polling units in Bagwai town. Zango stated that security operatives…
The National Youth Service Corps Members have been urged to lead the way in fighting terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cultism, political thuggery and all sorts of insecurity across the country. The call was made by the Northeast Zonal Coordinator, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, Northeast Zonal Centre, Major General…
