A video showing Nigerian and French troops offloading supplies in a coordinated manner has gone viral on social media. The video comes amid mounting controversies around France’s intent in Nigeria. Earlier in a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, dismissed claims that Nigeria has ceded parts of the country to…
The North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine has reportedly died after suffering “serious injuries”. South Korean National Intelligence Service is said to have confirmed the development in the last hour, after it had emerged the Kim Jong-un fighter was held in Russia’s Kursk region. In a brief statement, South Korean National Intelligence Service had said:…
The United Kingdom has issued another travel advice to its citizens in Nigeria, the second in four months. In the information updated on Wednesday, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, FCDO, warned against areas where there are banks and ATMs. It noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s redesigning and issue of new N200, N500…
The Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State has shut down the Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market allegedly turned into place of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality and other immoral activities. It was reliably gathered that the alleged immorality being perpetrated by some youths and married women within the premises of the market prompted the local council…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret for supporting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he governed the oil-rich Rivers State for eight years under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform. He was later called by Tinubu to serve as FCT…
All DStv customers will have free access to all DStv channels from Dec. 27 to 29, regardless of their current subscription package, MultiChoice Nigeria, the owner of the pay tv station said in a statement on Thursday According to the statement, the seasonal offer is open to all subscribers. The statement read in part: “No…
If there is one thing 2024 will be remembered for, it is the harvest of sex tapes, nudity scandals, and the unapologetic dominance of adult content across digital platforms in Nigeria. No corner of society has been spared, from music stars to politicians, influencers to everyday folks. The year did not just push boundaries—it bulldozed…
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the Personal Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has sent her condolence message to Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa state, over death of his son, Abdul-wahab Namadi. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Abdul-wahab’s death struck, barely 24 hours after the Governor Namadi buried his mother. Reacting to the tragedy, Hon….
At least 11 people have been reportedly killed in an attack by gunmen on some communities of Nyiev-ya, the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident was said to have happened on Wednesday, December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. A local source who prefers to remain anonymous confirmed…
Doyin Okupe, a former presidential aide, says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has the right to contest for the country’s highest office in the 2027 general election. Speaking with NAN on Thursday, Okupe said the main obstacle to Atiku’s potential candidacy lies in the country’s geopolitical dynamics, not his age. He noted that Nigeria’s informal power-sharing…