The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has again declared that a “Christian genocide” is ongoing in Nigeria, calling on the federal government and the international community to act decisively to end the relentless killings and displacement of believers, particularly in the North and Middle Belt. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made the declaration on Tuesday…
Many people have been feared dead in an accident on Karu Bridge along the Nyanya-Keffi road in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. Eyewitnesses informed the crash which occurred around 5:30 pm involved a trailer and a vehicle conveying sachet water, commonly known as “pure water.” The incident comes barely 24 hours after a crash…
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says telecommunications companies (telcos) will commence the full introduction of new tariffs in March. On January 20, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted approval for telecommunications companies (telcos) to implement a 50 percent tariff hike. Three days later, Wale Edun, minister of finance, said the tariff…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced his defection to a new political party. Adeleke recently resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal crises within the party. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed in statement last week Monday night, that his principal resigned from the party…
Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has allegedly refused to perform at the birthday of Nigerian actress, Liz Anjorin. The singer reportedly declined to come down from her car upon discovering that the celebrant was Anjorin. It was also learned that fans of Anjorin secured the services of Alabi in the diaspora. Although the gospel singer…
On Sunday, the highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) unveiled its nominees for the 11th edition, recognizing the best in African film, television, and digital content from January 1 to December 31, 2024. Set to take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious ceremony will celebrate the industry’s brightest talents…
Pa Ayo Adebanjo-led faction of the Afenifere, pan Yoruba sociopolitical group, has appointed a lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, as its National Organising Secretary. His appointment was approved at the general meeting of Afenifere held at Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. This was contained in a communique issued after the meeting…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (South-East), Mrs Chioma Wesley, says President Bola Tinubu will not make any pronouncement on the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. She spoke to State House correspondents on Monday after she and three other regional aides briefed…
A mobile court sitting in Umuahia, Abia State, has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Chukwunyere Okechukwu Akomas, to 14 years imprisonment for def!ling two minors. The two minors are 8-year-old and 11-year-old. Akomas was sentenced on Friday, January 10, 2025. The court found Akomas guilty on both counts and sentenced him to 14 years imprisonment on…
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a member of the Plateau State House of Assembly representing Pankshin South Constituency. AIT reports that the lawmaker was abducted from his home at Dong area of Jos North LGA. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Plateau State has been battling insecurity. Recall that the District Head of Birbyang in Birbyang Ward of…