The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old man, Alhaji Hassan Umaru, for allegedly hacking a fellow villager, Sukari Abdul, 45, to death over suspicion of an affair involving his wife. The command’s spokesperson, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the incident occurred on February…
Nigerian security agencies have concluded investigations into an alleged coup plot to violently overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with 40 suspects now identified in connection with the conspiracy. The suspects include senior military officers across the armed forces, a police officer, and civilians allegedly involved in reconnaissance, funding, and propaganda operations. This newspaper has obtained…
Arsenal made history as the first winners of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup on Sunday, beating out Copa Libertadores winners Corinthians, 3-2 and, as a result, they claim the title as the best club in the world. But the inaugural edition of the six-team competition turned out to be anything but a fair judgement of…
The management of Federal Medical Centre, (FMC) Jabi has clarified the circumstances that led to the death of Miss Ifunanya Lucy Nwagene, an upcoming Abuja choral muscian during treatment for snake bite. Ifunaya Nwagene died following complications when she was undergoing treatment for snake bite at the hospital on January 31, 2026. There have been…
South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African Music Performance award at the 2026 Grammy Awards, defeating Nigeria’s biggest exports — Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr and Wizkid — in a fiercely contested category. Tyla secured the honour with her viral record,…
There has been a clear shift in the dynamics of the society we live in today. Majorly women’s views on their duties have clearly changed. This has resulted in lifestyle decisions that put the profession above traditional family responsibilities. There will be a considerable increase from past decades, with approximately 45% of women in the…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has said there were plans to shoot him in the failed coup against President Bola Tinubu. GISTSMATE MEDIA recalls that in October 2025, the military arrested sixteen officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. After an initial denial, the Director, Major General Samaila Uba, in…
Rev. Fr. David Tanko, who was ordained a Catholic priest in 2008 for the Catholic Diocese of Jalingo in Northeastern Nigeria, was burned alive by armed bandits together with his vehicle. This horrific attack took place in Kufai Amadu, Takum, Taraba State. He body was burnt beyond recognition. According to reports, the priest was on…
The Anambra state government has announced the reopening of Onitsha Main Market on Monday, February 2, for full commercial and economic activities following a one-week closure. Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, ordered the temporary shutdown of the market after traders defied the state’s directive to ignore the longstanding Monday sit-at-home order enforced by the proscribed…
Kunle Afolayan, the Nigerian filmmaker, has clarified his recent statements on the demanding nature of modern film promotion. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Kunle stated that his words were misinterpreted and led to an unintended public disagreement with colleague Funke Akindele. The controversy originated during Afolayan’s appearance at the Lagos Business of Film…
