GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has arrived in Abuja, the Nigeria’s Capital. He was welcomed by Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, and other dignitaries. Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day State visit to Nigeria arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Ahmadu Bello Airport a few minutes…
Olufemi Oluyede, who was appointed acting Chief of Army Staff by President Bola Tinubu last week, has been decorated with the new rank of lieutenant-general, an indication he is set to be made substantive army chief. Mr Oluyede, formerly a major-general, was decorated with the new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, sources at…
The Nigerian government has disassociated itself from a purported debate purportedly being planned by an organisation – Creative Africa Initiative on Same-sex marriage. The Ministry of Education said in a statement by its spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, that the organisation had issued forged letters using the ministry’s letterheads, proposing a debate on the topic: “Same-Sex Marriage…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that those responsible for the stampede at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, which claimed the lives of at least 35 children in December 2025 will face trial. Makinde, speaking on Monday at the 2025 Annual Interfaith Service for state workers, maintained that the case must proceed…
Deputy National President External and Diaspora Affairs, National Association of University Students (NAUS), Attends Northern Youth Awareness Forum on Saturday in Jigawa State. The Deputy National President External and Diaspora Affairs of the National Association of University Students (NAUS), Mansur Ibrahim Muhammad, recently attended the Northern Youth Awareness Forum held in Jigawa State. The event,…