A petrol tanker carrying 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit exploded in Ibadan on Thursday evening, triggering panic and fire damage in the capital of Oyo State. The incident occurred around 6:27 p.m. at Celica junction along the new Ife Expressway. Eyewitnesses said the tanker lost control due to brake failure, collided with multiple vehicles,…
The police in Enugu State say they have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested five other suspects in multiple operations in the state. Daniel Ndukwe, the police spokesperson in the state, said in a statement on Thursday that a cash of N10 million ransom was recovered from the suspects during the operations. Mr Ndukwe, a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed ongoing efforts to woo former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, back to its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, made this known on Thursday during an interview on Arise News. “Peter Obi is our product, and the PDP…
A police sergeant identified as Aminu Yusuf has been killed by suspected armed robbers in Benin City, Edo State while on official escort duty involving a Chinese national. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday along First East Circular Road, shortly after the escort team departed a bank premises….
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has officially released the list of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise. Candidates who applied can now visit the recruitment portal to find out if they have been shortlisted and what role they were considered for. Those who registered should note that the FCSC has started shortlisting successful…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is billed to depart Abuja on Friday, July 18, for Kano to console with the family of the late businessman, Aminu Dantata. The special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this disclosure on X. Onanuga in a statement said, Tinubu will leave Abuja today for Kano…
Nigerian students are transforming their aspirations of studying abroad into achievable goals, fueled by determination and innovative financial strategies. Despite economic hurdles and stringent visa requirements, a growing number of students are successfully pursuing international degrees. The game-changer in 2025 lies not in the destinations, but in the diverse funding approaches. Below are seven ways…
Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has narrated how a pastor in the church diverted $8,000 meant for missions, abandoned his wife in South Africa, and traveled to the United States to marry another woman. She shared the revelation while ministering at a recent…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has married a fourth wife, Hiqma. The private ceremony, which was attended by close allies and family members, was held last Saturday in Abuja. Hafiza, Yahaya Bello’s third wife announced the marriage in one of her recent posts on Instagram. Sharing video from…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu, has accused the Atiku Abubakar-led coalition of offering N20 million to state chairpersons of the party to vacate their positions. On Thursday, Mr Kachikwu made the allegation in a statement sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA. Atiku, a former Nigeria’s vice president…