The Catholic Diocese of Issele-Uku in Delta State has confirmed the death of Rev. Fr Stephen Chukwuma, the parish priest of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Boji-Boji Agbor, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State. The priest was said to have died on New Year’s Eve after he reportedly slumped while delivering his…
A United States of America, USA, judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s order to change birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the Constitution. The judge says the order, which was slated to take effect on 19 January, was “blatantly unconstitutional”. The order Among the executive orders President Donald Trump signed just hours after taking office as…
The father of Ndiika Benson, one of the newly constituted councillors in Rivers State, representing Ward 4 in Khana Legislative Council, has tragically lost his life amid the violent crisis that erupted in the state on Monday. The victim, Mr Benson Ndoone, a security officer at Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic in Bori, Khana Local Government…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a 30-year-old man identified Lusha Alhaji Washa, also known as Muyaye has been killed following a domestic dispute. Our correspondent gathered that Shalbal Yusuf of Matadangwoni Village, via Auna District, Magama Local Government Area of Niger state allegedly killed Washa. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident reportedly occurred at about 12:30…
The Nigeria Police Force has explained the reasons behind the detention of human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. According to Commissioner of Police (CP) Abayomi Shogunle, who heads the Police Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Sowore is being held for allegedly refusing to provide a statement concerning…
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has seized and destroyed 51 cartons of alcohol and 18 jerrycans of methylene chloride, commonly known as Madarar Sukurdai, from different parts of the state. This action followed the state’s laws and Islamic values, which do not allow the sale or use of alcohol and other intoxicating substances. The chairman…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the title of a new Nollywood film, ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’, labelling it as “offensive and disrespectful” to the Christian faith and calling for an immediate review and public apology from the makers of the movie. In a press statement signed by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel…
Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some view the practice as a cautionary lesson about consumer trust, others condemn it outright as deception and exploitation. The controversy…
Anambra State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, has revealed that an 18-year-old boy allegedly impregnated no fewer than 10 girls in the state. In a video posted on social media, Obinabo revealed that the case was brought to her attention on Tuesday. She further disclosed that among those affected are the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released protesters who were arrested for their various roles in the #EndBadGovernance protests recently. A source within the Service authoritatively confirmed to The Nation on Sunday, September 22, that the director general of the State Security Service, on 19th September 2024, directed their immediate release. According to the…
