The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…
Nigerian music stars David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and the soulful Bukola Elemide, known as Asa, lit up the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta today with unforgettable performances that marked the official opening of the Gateway Games 2024. Asa opened the ceremony with a powerful rendition of the national anthem, setting a soulful and…
The Nigerian Troops has killed Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a notorious bandit leader and an ally of wanted terrorist, Bello Turji. According to a press statement by Nigerian Army on its X page, the bandit leader, Aiku was eliminated alongside many terrorists in Sokoto by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama. The press release reads:…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, received the English Premier League trophy, reaffirming his commitment to promoting sports for engagement and social inclusion. The trophy was officially presented by Guinness Nigeria PLC managing director, Girish Sharma, during a ceremony at the Lagos House, Marina. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the trophy’s presence in Lagos highlights the…
President Bola Tinubu, Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate, and former Ekiti governor Kayode Fayemi met at Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass on Sunday in Rome. Fayemi sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed. On getting…
Tanko Yakasai, the elder statesman and founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum, says President Bola Tinubu remains the most favoured candidate to win the 2027 election. Speaking with NAN, Yakasai said there is currently no politician with a stronger backing than Tinubu. “In Nigeria today, Bola Tinubu is the president; he has his ministers and…
In the quiet community of Ibagwa-Aka, Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, a tragedy has unfolded, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock. Four children, Kamsiyochukwu Ezema (7), Ezinne Ezema (6), Ujunwa Ezema (5), and Chinedu Ezema (2), of the same parents, were murdered with a pestle by a spiritualist, a…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday exchanged warm pleasantries with Pope Leo XIV during the official Mass marking the inauguration of the new pontificate in Vatican City. The brief but symbolic moment took place as President Tinubu joined world leaders, diplomats, and religious dignitaries in Rome to witness the formal installation of the new head…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the security operatives have reportedly arrested a wanted kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja. A security source at the camp confirmed the arrest to our correspondent, on Sunday. He said the suspect was nabbed during screening of pilgrims who were preparing to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia. He disclosed that…
Oyo State lawmaker, Hon. Comforter, has extended warm congratulations to the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, on receiving the prestigious “Outstanding Friend of Ibadan” award from the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). In her congratulatory message, Hon. Comforter described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Speaker…