Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has stated that the only thing that will stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League title this year is ‘Arsenal’. Oliseh spoke during a recent interview on his Sunday Oliseh’s Global Football Insights. The former Juventus midfielder believes Arsenal still don’t have that 100 per cent belief that they…
Popular Twitch streamer and internet personality Kai Cenat has returned to Lagos, making his second visit to Nigeria amid renewed attention on his long-promised school project. Cenat arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Wednesday and was welcomed with a band performance, sparking immediate buzz across social media. The visit comes nearly a year…
Nigeria has emerged as the African country with the strongest naval fleet in 2026, boasting 152 vessels and ranking 22nd globally. This ranking comes from the Global Firepower (GF) report, which provides an analytical overview of the military capabilities of 145 modern armed forces worldwide. The Nigerian naval fleet comprises frigates, patrol vessels, and mine…
A 17-year-old girl, Ihechidere Favour Uka has been allegedly killed by her employer, Ibekwe Ezinne Mary, 30, following a dispute at a cosmetics shop in Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 p.m on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to information shared by the victim’s family, Ihechidere, who worked as a sales girl…
A 45-year-old man has died while trying to rescue his goat from inside a deep well in Mokola area, Saki community, Oyo State. The man entered the well with aim of rescuing the goat, but was trapped and couldn’t come out, Oyo State Fire Services Agency said while confirming the incident on Wednesday. The Chairman…
Nigerian Army said its troops have destroyed major detention facilities of terrorist group ISWAP located deep inside the Timbuktu Triangle forest in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State and free more than 70 hostages. The troops also eliminated no fewer than 32 ISWAP fighters, including two Qaids and three Munzirs, while several others sustained…
Barely two weeks after announcing their reconciliation, Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh, alongside her son, King Andre, met with her ex-husband, businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Ms Dikeh described the reconciliation with her son’s father as a divine restoration, following years of public conflict and separation. The actress, who earlier…
The member representing Ibadan North State Constituency I at the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairperson, House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has congratulated the government and people of Oyo State on the occasion of the state’s 50th anniversary, describing the milestone as a celebration of resilience, visionary…
Despite the seeming delay in the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has assured of its readiness for the 2027 general election. Accordingly, the Commission said it has finalised work on the election timetable and schedule of activities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Wednesday condemned violence against women and child marriage, declaring that culture cannot justify abuse and that every Nigerian is entitled to protection under the law. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, Sanusi said, “You cannot beat a woman because your culture says you can beat her….
