A two-storey building has collapsed on Amusu Street, in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State. The incident happened in the early hours of Monday. As seen in a video trending online, the building caved in as residents nearby scampered for safety. An official of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency who confirmed the incident…
David Ibiyeomie, the Pastor of Salvation Ministries, has cautioned against collecting money from senior pastors, stating that it is unscriptural and could hinder one’s prosperity. In a viral video addressing his congregation, Ibiyeomie emphasized the importance of giving to senior pastors instead of receiving from them. According to him, sowing into the lives of senior…
Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended with gold bars and $800,000 in cash in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the BBC, the trio were nabbed with 12 gold bars and the stash of cash hidden under the seat of a vehicle they were travelling in. Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu…
A trigger-happy policeman has reportedly gunned down a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to PUNCH, the gory incident was said to have occurred on Saturday night when policemen stormed the area after having found knockouts (fireworks) in the victim’s possession. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that…
President Bola Tinubu says he knows what it takes to govern the country and “gather a very good team and build a nation”. Tinubu spoke in Enugu on Saturday during a meeting with stakeholders from the south-east geopolitical zone. The president was in Enugu on his first official visit to inaugurate projects initiated by Peter…
Nigeria’s Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been crowned the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. This solidifies her reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, after a phenomenal…
The newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has officially assumed office as the 32nd President of the NBA in a ceremony held in Lagos. Osigwe, who succeeded Mr Yakubu Maikyau, took the oath of office on Thursday, marking the start of his tenure as the leader of the prestigious legal body….
In a recent interview on Honor FM 103.5, former Commissioner emeritus and the current SA Socio-Economic Development, Director General of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-economic Development, Barrister Dr. Morohunkala Thomas shared his insights on the growth and development of Oyo State. The discussion, hosted by Yusuph Sekinat Abosede on the program Àjorò, focused…
The Senate is currently in a closed-door session following a motion on an issue of privilege raised by the Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. Ashiru moved a motion of urgent national importance, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules. Ashiru explained, “Order 9 refers to privileges and the rights enjoyed…
Founder and the Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation, OOF, Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon has commiserated with the government, residents of Oyo State and the families of the Ibadan Funfair Stampede. Following a tragic incident which occurred at the private children’s funfair held at Bashorun Islamic High School, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The Chairman who…