Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return ₦30 billion released by the Federal Government for victims of the Bodija explosion in Ibadan. He said the money should be sent back to Abuja if it has remained unused since it was received. Fayose spoke after Governor Makinde admitted…
Over 50 armed bandits attacked three communities of Kaiwa, Gebbeband Gelawa in Shanghai local government area of Kebbi State and killed eight people. According to a source, the attackers were on motorcycles, in large numbers and launched the attack innocent souls simultaneously. He explained that some residents were able to flee to the nearby bushes…
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised alarm over reports of threats against Christians in Nigeria, citing statements attributed to an Islamic State–affiliated group and calling the situation religious persecution. Moore said on X on Thursday night that the debate over the motives behind attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria should be settled. “If…
A political economist, Prof Pat Utomi, says anybody above the age of 70 years should not contest for either presidency or governor. Prof Utomi made this statement on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He was speaking on running for public office in Nigeria. “I’m…
The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy nationwide following an interim order of court restraining the move. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Force had, on December 15, 2025, announced the resumption of enforcement of the policy with effect from January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility for public safety…
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has intensified attacks on Christian communities in northeastern Nigeria. The terrorist group recently set ablaze a Christian village in Adamawa State, according to security analyst Brant Philip, who shared details on Thursday in a viral video released by the militants. “ISWAP released an image of one of the…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn all pending defamation suits instituted by him against several individuals, saying the decision was inspired by a sermon he listened to during a New Year Mass. Akpabio made the disclosure on Thursday at the Sacred Heart Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where he said he had earlier filed…
Eight people have been confirmed dead in a fatal crash involving an 18-seater Mazda bus marked APP 943 XP and a Volvo truck at NASFAT turn along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that 21 occupants of the passenger bus were involved in the accident, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m. According to an eyewitness,…
Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of a serving senator, Godiya Akwashiki, who represented Nasarawa North Senatorial District on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Akwashiki reportedly died at the age of 52 after a protracted illness. A family source, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested self-proclaimed prophet Ebo Noah following widespread panic sparked by his claim that biblical floods would strike Ghana on Christmas Day. Noah reportedly told thousands of followers that God had revealed an imminent flood and urged them to donate money for the construction of giant wooden arks as a means…