A father and his three children have been killed along with their maid in a road accident along Ife-Ilesa express road in Osun State. The incident, which occurred on Saturday morning, involving a Mark trailer and the family’s Toyota Hilux vehicle, left the wife critically injured. A statement issued by Osun State sector command of…
The Nigerian government has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu approved US strikes against terrorist camps in the country’s North-western region on Thursday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Friday, hours after the US Department of War and President Donald Trump announced the coordinated military action. Some observers have raised concerns that…
Fruits remain one of the most affordable and natural ways to improve daily living, boost immunity and reduce the risk of common illnesses. Rich in vitamins, fibre, antioxidants and water, they support the heart, brain, digestion and overall body performance. Nutrition experts say regular fruit consumption helps Nigerians stay energetic, focused and resilient against lifestyle-related…
The Super Eagles received a major boost in their World Cup qualifying campaign after FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association for fielding an ineligible player. FIFA confirmed that South Africa must forfeit their March 21, 2025, qualifier against Lesotho after midfielder Teboho Mokoena was selected despite being ineligible. As a result, Lesotho has been…
Edo State Police Command has arrested one Chioma Success Adaniken for allegedly kidnapping herself and receiving about N5 million from her husband. ASP Eno Ikoedem, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DPPRO explained in a statement on Monday night that the arrest followed a report at the New Etete Division, Benin City by one Paul Adaniken,…
A 45-year-old man, Ndukwe Ogbu, who claimed to be a pastor, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos. The conviction stemmed from his sexual abuse of his biological daughter on multiple occasions when she was just 14 years old. Delivering the judgment, Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe held…
A 29-year-old Islamic teacher, Abdulrahman Bello, who was arrested on Saturday for the alleged murder of Yetunde Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, has claimed he is a “victim of circumstance.” In a video that started trending on Saturday morning, Bello, who introduced himself as Mohammed, denied involvement in the victim’s…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the federal government has disclosed the identity of a Canada-based woman who allegedly threatened to kill fellow Nigerians living in the North American country. In a video clip circulating on X (formerly Twitter) obtained by our correspondent, a woman’s voice is heard making anti-Yoruba comments in what appears to be a…
Fast rising Nigerian hip-hop star, Olamijulo Gbenga popularly known as Gjoe Victor has featured Dresan in a new hot single titled Kilofaja. Gjoe Victor, who hailed from Osun state, but turning it up in Lagos said the new hit is a true life story. Kilofaja is not his first hit, his hit track, Jingiri is…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the federal capital territory (FCT) high court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering on Wednesday. Justice Maryanne Anenih, who issued the order on Wednesday, said Bello…
