Bolaji Idowu, the lead pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has launched a financial relief programme for its unemployed church workers. Addressing the congregation during a recent service, Idowu unveiled a plan to provide a monthly stipend of N50,000 to church leaders who are currently without employment and actively seeking new placements. This financial aid,…
President Donald Trump has said Cuba is “ready to fall” following the capture of Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro by US forces, arguing that Havana can no longer rely on Venezuela for security and oil supplies. Trump made the remarks late Sunday while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, following Saturday’s operation in which US…
The aftermath of the December 2025 abduction at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has taken a tragic turn as three of the seven worshippers recently released from captivity reportedly died shortly after regaining freedom. The victims were part of over 38 church members made up…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The Commission stated that Bello’s trial is still ongoing and that it is the responsibility of the court, not the EFCC, to determine his guilt or innocence. Speaking on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, marking the start of the second phase of the process. The resumption which took effect today, follows the conclusion of the first phase of the CVR that formally ended on December 10, 2025. INEC had launched the online pre-registration for…
At least nine Nigerian soldiers have been confirmed dead following an explosion caused by improvised explosive devices, IEDs, along the Gubio axis of Borno State, according to security sources. A senior military source, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday, said preliminary investigations indicated that the explosive devices were planted by Boko Haram insurgents….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Ruben Amorim has been sacked by Manchester United. The Portuguese’s final game of his 14-month spell in charge was the 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday that leaves them sixth in the Premier League after 20 matches. Former midfielder and current Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher is expected to take charge…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has again reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N20. Several NNPC retail outlets in Abuja on Monday showed that the company is now selling petrol at N815 per litre, down from N835. Sources within the company said the price adjustment…
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has denied claiming that he was targeted for elimination by the United States during its recent airstrikes on terrorists in Sokoto State. Gumi explained that a viral old video in which he once raised the alarm over a threat to his life referred to the Boko Haram sect, which…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intercepted the wife of a notorious criminal kingpin, John Gata, and neutralised a major arms cache in Amadu Village, Takum Local Government Area, Taraba. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that actionable intelligence indicated the suspect’s wife was moving…
