No fewer than 18 people, including children, have been confirmed dead in a fatal road traffic accident along the Dutse–Kwanar Babaldu highway in Jigawa State. The crash occurred on Tuesday and involved three vehicles after a Volkswagen bus conveying passengers reportedly suffered a tyre burst while in motion. According to reports, the tyre burst caused…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a former member of the State House of Assembly, Hon Moruf Musa, at Ibiade, in Ogunwaterside Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the Command is aware of the former lawmaker’s abduction on Tuesday night. He, however, said that security…
The Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai has recorded a significant operational success with the arrest of a suspected suicide bomber and the interception of materials intended for the manufacture of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Borno State. The arrests followed sustained joint operations and credible intelligence gathering aimed at securing Banki town…
Rotimi Salami, a Nollywood actor, has finally broken his silence following the loss of his close friend and mentor, actress Allwell Ademola. Allwell died of a heart attack on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Following the actress’ tragic demise, numerous Nigerians flooded Rotimi Salami’s comment section, expressing concern for his well-being. Finally reacting to the incident…
As the year comes to an end, many people start reflecting on how to make their finances better in the coming year. The truth is that financial progress starts with letting go of old money habits that can be hindrances. Sometimes, it’s not more money you need; instead, you need to let go of patterns…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he will not defect from the Labour Party alongside the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi. Otti disclosed this on Tuesday during his monthly media chat in Umuahia, the state capital. The governor explained that Obi had informed him of his plan to…
A fire outbreak has been reported Tuesday evening at the Army Arena Market in Oshodi, Lagos State, sparking panic among traders and residents. GISTSMATE MEDIA learnt that emergency responders have been called to the scene, and efforts are ongoing to contain the fire. According to a video sighted by our correspondent, sections of the market…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, says leadership by example is central to confronting Nigeria’s security challenges. Obi spoke while answering questions from a cross-section of Nigerians during an interactive X Space on Sunday. The former Anambra governor said security has deteriorated and requires leaders who demonstrate discipline, responsibility…
The national vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for South-South, Hon. Victor Giadom, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State must have to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this on Tuesday during Wike’s Thank-You Visit to the…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said the implementation of the new tax laws, including those enacted on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will take effect as planned. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu said the reforms represent “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive,…