The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday launched the Measles-Rubella Vaccine Introduction Integrated Campaign. At the national flag-off ceremony held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, the First Lady said the campaign is expected to reach approximately 106 million children aged nine months to under 15 years in two phases. She described the…
Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yusuf popularly known as Toyyem has finally declared his intention to run for the post of Treasurer at National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest, Zone D. In his declaration sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, the former Oyo state NANS General Secretary disclosed that his passion to serve diligently remain resolute as the…
A fire engulfed a parish of the Christ Apostolic Church in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday night, reportedly trapping several worshippers inside. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 pm on Olohunda Road, Lagelu Local Government Area, was confirmed by sources on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses reported that some worshippers had fallen asleep in preparation for the…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye says power for a good ending – a greater tomorrow is very vital to humans. This is as he emphasises that life’s ending can far surpass its beginning. Speaking during the Church’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at its Lagos headquarters on Sunday which…
Another young lady, yet to be identified, was found lifeless and dumped in Ombi 1 community near Mustapha Agwei II State Polytechnic, Lafia. This incident occurs a week after an acclaimed gospel singer killed and dismembered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, in the state. Ombi 1 community, where the lifeless body of the young lady was…
Not fewer than 32 cows were reportedly struck dead at Osara, Obantoko area of Abeokuta in Odeda Local Government area of Ogun State during a heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident, according to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, who spoke to our Correspondent on Sunday, reportedly happened during the torrential rainfall, which started at…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a list of 75 officials for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) but has excluded Nigerian referees, despite the country’s recent improvements in officiating at national and international levels. The CHAN tournament, reserved for players active in domestic leagues, is scheduled to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania,…
An Akure Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of a 38-year-old man, Moses Udoh, in prison, for the alleged indecent sexual assault of his daughter. Udoh was arraigned by the police on a two-count charge of indecent sexual assault of a minor and threat to life. The Police Prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere, said…
Uneasy calm pervades the sleepy town of Eche Ezema village in Igbo Eze South local government area, Enugu state, over the killing of four innocent children of the same parents of the community. According to Vanguard, the four children born of one parent, were hacked to death by the yet-to-be-identified driver of a popular pastor…
Police in Rivers State have arrested four persons over their alleged role in the ritual killing of two children at Rukpokwu Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident is said to have happened on Monday and was reported at Rumuokoro Special Area. It was gathered that the prime suspect had sent the…