Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been arrested by the Kwara State Police Command over allegations of criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination against Yoruba Fuji musician Mr. Okunola Saheed, widely known as “Osupa.” In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…
The United States House of Representatives has called on President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Nigeria over the continuous killing of Christians in the country. The demand was made during a congressional hearing on the worsening religious persecution in Nigeria, where lawmakers and experts detailed the scale of violence against Christians and other minorities….
Barely 48 hours after a fatal motor accident claimed 14 lives in Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, another tragic car crash has occurred in the state, leaving six people dead. The latest incident happened on Wednesday night along the Auyo road to Adiyani in the Guri Local Government Area. Our correspondent learnt from sources that the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In a unanimous judgment on Friday, a seven-member of the apex court, held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance. The court held that such…
As Governor Seyi Makinde marks six years in office, Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, has extended warm congratulations to the governor, hailing him as the “true architect of modern Oyo State”. Hon. Comforter praised Makinde’s vision and mission, which have catapulted Oyo State to unprecedented heights. “His Excellency’s leadership has…
Ace Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new Spotify record for the biggest streams by any song. The superstar’s recently released album titled “Morayo” has claimed the number 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Chart, with all his tracks dominating the charts to positions. One of his singles from…
President Bola Tinubu has said that the cancellation of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day military parade gave him the opportunity to rest well and enjoy a “nice breakfast” on Wednesday. The Federal Government had earlier announced the cancellation of the parade scheduled for October 1. In a statement released on Monday by the Office of the…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his commitment to national unity, assuring Christian communities in northern Nigeria of his administration’s dedication to fairness and inclusivity across all faiths. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu gave the assurance during a meeting with Christian…
Eighteen months after the 2023 presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has offered clarification on the timing of the result declaration made in the early hours of March 1, 2023. President Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared the winner with 8,794,726 votes, defeating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Salisu Abdullahi, A community leader in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State has been arrested by the local vigilante group for his alleged involvement in banditry and kidnapping activities that have been terrorizing his own people as well as nearby communities. He was actively involved in orchestrating and facilitating kidnappings of 17 people within…