Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Says: “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up! Also, if two lie down together, they can stay warm. But…
The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for editing a documentary in a way that made it appear that he had advocated violence. However, the news corporation rejected the president’s demand for compensation. The BBC issued the apology in its ‘Corrections and Clarifications’ section, published Thursday evening, noting that the programme had been…
Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s prime minister, has called on the federal government to take decisive action against perpetrators of attacks on Christian communities. In a statement posted on X, Meloni condemned the latest outbreak of violence, describing the attacks as heinous and unacceptable. She urged the government to intensify security measures and ensure those behind the…
Nigeria has officially joined Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS), an intergovernmental organisation that aims to promote economic and geopolitical cooperation among its member countries. This was confirmed by the Brazilian government in a statement issued on its website on Friday, which said that Nigeria becomes the ninth partner country of BRICS, alongside…
In a pivotal development with far-reaching implications for regional security and international justice, Finnish authorities have approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, the controversial Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, to Nigeria. The transfer is scheduled for July 15, 2025, following the ruling of the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti on April 18, 2025. Ekpa, who has long…
The Finnish Government has announced that it is taking legal action against Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, over his involvement with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its secessionist activities in Nigeria’s South-East region. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, during a joint press…
Anambra state is gripped by fear following two tragic incidents involving prominent clergymen. The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has confirmed the murder of Rev. Fr. Chukwujekwu Okonkwo, a Catholic priest and pharmacist, who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Boxing Day, December 26. The attack occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. along the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing deepening internal crises and the need to safeguard the broader interest of the people of Kano State. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin…
General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja in Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a Valentine’s Day celebration ban in Nigeria. Mr Ighele made the call in an interview in Lagos against the backdrop of immorality associated with Valentine’s Day. He said the day had been misconstrued as promoting romantic relationships rather than…
In every functional democracy, the principles of fairness, balance, and inclusive representation are not up for debate. Leadership is never meant to be the inheritance of a select few, nor should public office become a perpetual entitlement. That is why conversations around power rotation are not only legitimate but essential for any society that seeks…
