Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that he was allegedly listed for elimination as a Boko Haram figure on the same day the United States conducted an air strike in Nigeria. The revelation came while Gumi addressed his congregation in a video that has since gone viral, posted on X by user #General_Somto…
The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case it filed against Senator Natasha Akpoti‑Uduaghan, last year. This decision brought to an end what many consider a high-profile prosecution that attracted nationwide attention and stirred intense political debate. Certified court documents obtained in Abuja, over the weekend indicate that the Office of the Honourable…
Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan Senior Special Assistance to the Governor on Community Engagement has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, describing him as a dedicated public servant, seasoned communicator, and a pillar of the Ademola Adeleke-led administration. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Sulaimon…
Anthony Joshua has paid tribute to his friends, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, who died in a car accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The former world heavyweight boxing champion mourned his friends in his first social media post since the incident. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Joshua sustained minor injuries in the car crash on…
At least 25 people have been confirmed dead, while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized on the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. This is according to a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), Dr. Mohammad Goje, on…
Over 30 people have been killed in a deadly attack by suspected terrorists at the Kasuwan-Daji market in the Demo community, located in the Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The attack which happened on Saturday also led to the abduction of many people. Our correspondent gathered that the gun-wielding attackers also carted away…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to well-wishers from all walks of life for the overwhelming love and goodwill extended to him on the occasion of his recent birthday. In a heartfelt message released through his Head of Media, Aderibigbe Yisahu Ajibola, the council chairman described…
Some Muslim leaders in Nigeria have strongly cautioned Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, against making comments or taking actions that suggest interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs. The warning followed statements credited to the Israeli leader on Israel’s alleged intention to get involved in security matters concerning Nigeria. According to the leaders, Nigeria remains a sovereign…
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lokoja, on Saturday recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, in a press statement issued on…
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, to probe multiple sexual allegations levelled against the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor. The order comes amid growing outrage generated by the viral allegations circulating on social media in recent days….
