Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Friday announced that the Federal Government has stopped the issuance of visa-on-arrival for foreigners. Tunji-Ojo said this while speaking at the closing ceremony of the five-day training and capacity building programmes on Advanced Passenger Information-Passenger Name Record, API/PNR System for NIS officers. He warned that Nigeria is not…
Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has revealed details of the foiled coup allegedly led by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa, which he says compelled him to choose between preserving a longstanding personal bond and safeguarding the nation’s future. In excerpts from his autobiography, ‘A Journey of Service,’ launched on February 20,…
At least three people are dead and around 74 injured after the roof of a food court at a busy shopping center collapsed in northern Peru, authorities said Friday. “So far we have three deceased, two men and a woman,” fire department Commander Gelqui Gomez said on America TV. The number injured had risen to…
The Federal Government has agreed to lower the recent increase in telecommunications tariffs, reducing the hike from 50 percent to 35 percent after facing pressure from organized labour and the public. The decision was reached after a meeting between government officials and representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). The meeting, which took place at…
The Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that the local government poll will hold tomorrow, Saturday, 22nd of February, 2025. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that the Nigeria Police Force said they have received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun…
The Nigeria Police Force has strongly advised the Osun State Government to suspend the controversial local government elections scheduled for Saturday. The NPF in a statement by its spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said credible intelligence received indicated a high likelihood of violence and security threats should the elections proceed. “The Nigeria Police Force has received credible…
Less than 24 hours after its launching, the pirated copies of the autobiography of former Military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), titled, ‘A Journey in Service’, on Friday surfaced on WhatsApp and other social media platforms. X, formerly known as Twitter, is awash with links for free downloads, with netizens vowing to embrace its pirated…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of the Nigerian Army killed 82 “terrorists”, arrested 198 suspects, and rescued 93 hostages. Giving an update in Abuja on Friday, Markus Kangye, the director of defence media operations, said the troops also recovered 152 assorted arms and ammunition as well as five magazines, among others. Kangye said troops…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has praised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s economic policies during his time in office. El-Rufai made the remarks during a condolence visit to the family of late Pan Niger Delta Forum leader, Chief Edwin Clark. El-Rufai acknowledged Atiku’s leadership in shaping economic policies under the Obasanjo administration which was…
Kidnappers have killed a Nigerian Army non-commissioned officer, Abdulfatai Odutola, over a delay in ransom payment. According to SaharaReporters, Odutola, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO), was abducted on February 15, 2025, along the Abuja-Jos highway. He was reportedly travelling to Yola, the Adamawa State capital, at the time of the incident. His kidnappers had demanded…