U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed uncertainty about his chances of making heaven, admitting he is not confident about his eternal fate. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he doubted that his deeds would earn him a place in paradise. “I don’t think there’s anything that’s going to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the global Christian community has been thrown into mourning following the passing of renowned Nigerian evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Uma Ukpai. Rev. Ukpai died in Lagos, He was 80 years Old. His ministry spanned over five decades and transformed countless lives across continents. A revered voice in Pentecostal Christianity, Ukpai’s…
One million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across Nigeria in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The initiative was announced during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The event was organised by friends of Seyi Tinubu and coordinated by…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is currently recuperating at his Abuja residence following an illness, and there are no plans by President Bola Tinubu to replace him, multiple sources within the Presidency told The PUNCH on Sunday. A senior government official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was…
A heavily pregnant widow accused of shoplifting has been banished from Ugbema community in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that community elders reportedly ordered the expulsion of the woman who recently lost her husband. According to eyewitnesses, the woman had allegedly been stealing small items from shops to feed herself,…
Mr. Femi Falana SAN has said that the Ogoni 4 and the Ogoni 9 were brutally killed by the Sani Abacha military junta in 1995. While speaking at the 84th posthumous birthday lecture of Ken Saro-Wiwa in Port Harcourt yesterday, the frontline human rights lawyer gave a vivid account of the tragic incident. The lawyer…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a soldier committed suicide on Saturday after killing his wife at the infamous Wawa military Cantonment, New Bussa, Kainji, Niger State. Our correspondent learnt that the soldier, Femi Akinleye, a Lance Corporal, was posted to the 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, located within the Wawa Cantonment but was on…
The Lagos State Government has reportedly demolished the car showroom owned by popular auto dealer and luxury influencer, Ola of Lagos. The social media personality confirmed the incident through his Instagram story, where he maintained a positive outlook despite the loss. A trending video captured the showroom being demolished, just months after he opened it….
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for choosing Nigeria as the destination for its electoral study tour. Acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu expressed her appreciation during a farewell dinner in Abuja, describing the week-long engagement as mutually beneficial. “We hope all you have learnt here will contribute positively…