The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to a convocation ceremony at the University of Calabar. In a statement on Monday, the apex court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event…
A domestic disagreement turned deadly in Bauchi State as a 25-year-old man, Adamu Abdullahi, allegedly killed his father, Abdullahi Musa, during a heated argument in Rumbuna village, Giade Local Government Area. The tragic incident, which happened around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, was shared by security analyst, Zagazola Makama in a post on his…
The National Cash Transfer Office under the National Social Investment Agency (NSIPA) said it has released N24,781,525,000 for the payment of 991,261 household beneficiaries across the 36 States and the FCT Abuja. The Agency explained that the payment was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at alleviating poverty…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, following the closure of the 2024/2025 academic session in September. The application window will run from Thursday, October 23, 2025, to Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to a statement signed by Mrs. Oseyemi…
In a viral moment from Ghana, a deceased lady was laid to rest in a casket shaped like an iPhone 14 Pro Max, leaving netizens both shocked and intrigued. The custom-made casket, complete with a camera cutout, closely resembled the iconic phone model and sparked an online debate about the choice. Questions quickly flooded social…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has filed a no-case submission in response to the N6.9bn fraud charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Lagos heard the no-case submission and subsequently reserved a ruling on it. Fayose was represented by a former…
An epidemic has struck Adamawa State, with at least 28 people identified as suffering from a rare disease that eats into human flesh and destroys bones. Dr. Suleiman Bashir, Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the outbreak to journalists on Saturday. He said some patients were receiving treatment at the Modibbo…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood is in mourning again following the death of actress Omotola Odunsi. Omotola’s death was confirmed by her colleague, Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe. Segbowe posted an emotional tribute on his Instagram page on Thursday. He shared screenshots of his last chat with Omotola, where she told him she was…
Love is a beautiful thing and one of God’s greatest gifts to mankind. As sweet as love is, it is equally capable of bringing pain, agony, sorrow, and tears as a result of a relationship breakup. Getting over the immense pains of such a breakup can be very difficult and painful. Just as the popular…
The Chairman of the Sharia Committee of Oyo Land, Dr. Rafiu Bello, on Monday, disclosed that the Sharia panel had been established and had already commenced sittings in Oyo town. This was as the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, stated that the state government plans to challenge in court the legality of the recently established Sharia…