A woman, Faliat, has prayed Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, to dissolve her 30-year-old union with her husband, Hammed, whom she described as irresponsible, a flirt and a brute. Faliat told the court that she had learnt to endure their union for the 30 years they were together and that…
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for Northern Nigeria, Reverend Joseph John Hayab, recently expressed his disappointment in how the news of the kidnapping of 177 worshippers in Kurmin Wali in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by bandits, was handled by Nigerian authorities. In this interview by SAM NWAOKO, Hayab…
Long before she became the Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide was already widely known for her compassion, humility, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people. She is a leader who relates with everyone, young and old, rich and poor, with…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Okitipupa Chief Magistrates Court in Ondo State on Friday remanded a 25-year-old apprentice, Ayo Ajibade. Ajibade was remanded in the Okitipupa Correctional Centre for allegedly stealing four tubers of yams valued at N10,000. Mayowa Olanipekun, the chief magistrate, remanded the accused, whose address was not provided until January 29, pending…
Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has shared her joy following the birth of her grandchild, describing the moment as a dream come true and expressing pride in her daughter, Ayomikun Alabi. In an Instagram post on Friday, Alabi announced that her first child has given birth to a child, following the unveiling of her baby…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday charged officers and soldiers graduating from Exercise Restore Hope IX to translate their intensive training into operational victories as they deploy across various theatres of operation to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking at the Final Exercise and Graduation Ceremony held at the Nigerian…
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted honorary citizenship of Georgia, a state in the United States. Kanu is currently serving a life prison sentence at the Sokoto Prison after he was convicted on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government. Kanu was declared an ‘Honorary Georgia…
Fruits remain one of the most affordable and natural ways to improve daily living, boost immunity and reduce the risk of common illnesses. Rich in vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and water, they support the heart, brain, digestion and overall body performance. Nutrition experts say regular fruit consumption helps Nigerians stay energetic, focused and resilient against lifestyle-related…
In a dedicated effort to mobilize and sensitize the youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Osun West Senatorial District ahead of the August 8, 2026 gubernatorial election, the APC Osun West Senatorial Youth Leader, Hon. Imran Majeed Adekunle (Osama Okoarugbo), and his entourage embarked on a series of youth sensitization meetings from January…
The Nigerian gospel music community has been plunged into fresh grief following the death of gospel singer Taye Ojesina, popularly known as TJass. The sad development was confirmed on Friday by fellow gospel singer Olaniyi Olusegun Peters, who announced the news on his social media page. He wrote: “Another music minister. Taye Ojesina a.k.a TJass…
