GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps in Gombe State has confirmed the death of three members of the Boys Brigade Nigeria in a car crash that occurred along the Gombe-Billiri Road on Tuesday. The victims were reportedly travelling to Tal in Billiri Local Government Area for the funeral of a fellow Boys…
Abducted Edo Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo. The Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State, Sheikh Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, has revealed that he paid N6.5 million ransom to secure his freedom from his abductors. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Imam Obhakhobo, who is the President of the Muslim Students…
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has said it is mandatory for preachers to submit their sermons for approval. Speaking on TVC’s Politics on Sunday, the governor clarified some aspects of the law seeking to regulate preaching in the state. “I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lift the state of emergency in Rivers State once stability is restored. In an interview with Nation, Idris emphasized the President’s commitment to reinstating democratic governance in the state at the earliest opportunity. “As soon as he assesses…
Residents and passers-by on Friday night scampered for safety as gas explosion claimed the lives of three persons as well as destroyed properties worth millions of naira at Idi-Iroko, Amuloko area in Ona-Ara local government area of Oyo. One of the victims, as reliably gathered was identified as the owner of the Tank farm while…
A woman, Oyinlola has sought for the dissolution of her union to her husband, Adeyi, at Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State on the grounds of irresponsibility, neglect and constant fight. Oyinlola stated that Adeyi did not let her have rest of mind since she got married to him. She explained that her…
At its first plenary since the lifting of emergency rule, the Rivers State House of Assembly called on the Governor to forward the list of commissioner-nominees for screening and confirmation. Meeting at the Conference Hall of the Legislative Quarters along Aba Road, the lawmakers commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring peace in the state….
A fashion designer, Lawrence Edobor, was on Friday beheaded by suspected ritualists at about 2 am in Evbuotubu, Benin City. The 43-year-old was said to be coming home from a burial he attended on Thursday evening before he was murdered and beheaded, an incident which left the community in shock. A resident who pleaded anonymity…
Kidnappers who abducted a Chinese expatriate, Mr. Sam Xie Wie, and his Nigerian colleague, Mr. David Adenaiye, during an attack on a mining site in Kwara State have demanded a ransom of ₦1 billion for their release. The demand was revealed in a post on Friday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on his verified X…
In a bizarre turn of events in Ifitedunu, Anambra State, a 69-year-old man’s kidnapping has led to unexpected chaos after his captors discovered compromising videos and pictures on his phone. The man, who remains unnamed for privacy reasons, was abducted by gunmen and held in captivity. While scouring through his belongings, the kidnappers stumbled upon…