The Nigerian military has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following reports of a military coup that allegedly toppled President Patrice Talon on Sunday, security sources have confirmed. According to the sources, the aircraft took off from Lagos and were sighted operating within Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria intensified aerial surveillance to monitor the…
The three Omatu brothers who died in the inferno that razed a 25-storey building known as Great Nigeria Insurance House in Lagos Island, Lagos State, will be buried on January 14. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the fire incident, which occurred just hours before Christmas Day, spread rapidly to neighbouring buildings, including a mosque and a…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has credited improved power supply across the country to the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying many states now enjoy 22hrs of electricity. Edochie who has not hidden his support for Tinubu has continued on that path despite attracting the ire of most netizens when he’s at it. He also…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application filed by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to detain Alhaji Bello Bodejo, President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and six others for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigation of allegations of banditry and illegal arms possession against them. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order following…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be kidnappers during various Operations across state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended in Tafa, in the Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA), Saminaka in the Lere LGA and in the Ikara…
Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who comes from the North. Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for coalition against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, said he doesn’t…
Reports circulating on social media alleged that a female student of Caleb University has been linked to the circulation of multiple private videos online. The claim, which remains unverified, has drawn widespread attention and sparked discussions about online privacy, cyber ethics, and the psychological effects of digital exposure. Netizens said the lady in the video…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says no leader holds power forever, and everyone will have their turn to serve. Wike spoke during his “thank you” visit to Port Harcourt LGA of Rivers, where he addressed party leaders, traditional rulers, women, and youths from the council. The minister has been touring the…
Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the immediate-past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of over 30 children in a stampede during an event in Ibadan recently. The former governor, in a statement by his media office, extended condolences to the families of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the spokesperson for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Femi Soneye, has resigned. A statement personally issued by Soneye on Saturday said his resignation was to allow him to focus on personal businesses. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for the unwavering support, professionalism, and genuine commitment you’ve…
