An airstrike in two Sokoto communities, Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa, has left 10 civilians dead, sparking conflicting accounts between local authorities and the military. The incident, which occurred at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, saw bombs dropped by military jets reportedly pursuing bandits in Silame Local Government Area. The council chairman, Hon. Abubakar Gitta Rana, disclosed…
A family of four, who had spent the Christmas and New Year holidays in Benue State, tragically lost their lives in a fatal car accident at Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Sunday while returning to Abuja. Eyewitnesses report that Victor Tyohemba, an Abuja-based accountant, his wife, a lawyer, and their two children were traveling back when…
Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and Oyo APC chieftain, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji, has praised Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli of Oyo South Senatorial District for his impactful empowerment initiatives. In particular, he commended Sen. Alli’s dedication to equipping the youth with essential skills aimed at improving their financial independence and economic well-being. Omo BAO highlighted the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote group, has officially confirmed rollout Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol from its refinery. Dangote, while addressing the press on Tuesday, described the development as a turnaround for the country after many years of not producing a single litre of petrol. The group…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two women for “conspiracy and child sales.” The two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu were nabbed by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop, which is an entry point into Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the state…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, announced it had banned the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day across the South-East region. The pro-Biafran group, however, asked residents of the region and the Diaspora to go about their normal business, reminding them that the ban on such celebrations is still in force. In 2023, IPOB said…
Brazilian police have taken four soldiers into custody for their suspected involvement in a plot to assassinate President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in December 2022. These soldiers were part of the G20 Guards, an elite security unit. This development comes after a tumultuous election period in Brazil, which saw Lula da Silva narrowly defeat…
Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, didn’t say he would restore electoral integrity in Nigeria. On Sunday, in a post on X, former President Goodluck Jonathan congratulated Trump on his election victory. “Dear President Trump. I extend my warmest felicitations to you on your election as the 47th President of the United States. Your…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has welcomed a delegation of Chinese businessmen led by the Consul General of Nigeria in Shanghai, China, Gbadebo Afolabi. According to Makinde, their discussions centred around the investment opportunities in Oyo State, infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and mining. Makinde made this known via a post he shared on his X handle…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has addressed the AI-generated image circulating on social media, which depicted him as an alhaji. According to Church Times Nigeria on Saturday, Adeboye spoke during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, held in the early hours of Saturday, January…