In a disturbing incident, a journalist identified as Mr. Oladuni Sunday was allegedly assaulted by operatives of Southwest Security Network (Amotekun) and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) at Eleyele, Ibadan, the state capital. This unfortunate incident occured while the Journalist was on his way for an official assignment on Monday. According to a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government on Saturday fixed February 2025 for the national youth conference. President Bola Tinubu, during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation. This is as various youth groups across…
A friend of Salome Eleojo Adaidu, a 24-year-old graduate of Kogi State University, has called for justice following her tragic death. Salome, who was due to pass out from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in March 2025, was found beheaded under mysterious circumstances in Nasarawa State. Speaking in an exclusive interview with VANGUARD,…
The Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kwara State Command, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, has proposed that universities should require newly admitted students to undergo mandatory drug tests as part of their admission process. She explained that this would serve as a preventive measure while offering early intervention and counselling for those already…
From football pitches to boxing rings, ice rinks to racing circuits, athletes whose names lit up arenas and inspired fans everywhere passed away, leaving behind legacies that echo far beyond their achievements. Peter Rufai The year also saw the passing of African football icons. Peter Rufai, Nigeria’s celebrated goalkeeper and Super Eagles captain, died in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has passed away. Our correspondent gathered that Oba Adetona died at the age of 91. A reliable source close to the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode and officials within the Ogun State Government confirmed the monarch’s death on Sunday. Oba Adetona,…
There may be drama between Martins Otse, popularly known as Verydarkman (VDM), and Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries (CMDM). The cleric has slammed popular social media critic, VDM, with a one billion naira lawsuit and a restraining order. This comes after VDM tackled the cleric some weeks back for selling miracle products,…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 87 government officials for failing to attend an official function. Those suspended include commissioners, senior special assistants, special assistants, and permanent secretaries. The governor, in a statement on Monday night signed by his spokesperson, Monday Uzor, said they were suspended for failing to attend an important government…
A senior lecturer with the Kogi State University, Anyigba, identified as Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, has died in a hotel room after a sex romp with a 22-year-old 200-level student. According to SaharaReporters, the incident occurred on Tuesday, July 15, and was later reported to the Anyigba Police Division, which promptly arrested the student involved…
A family member of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has revealed that his death may have been the result of diabolical forces linked to a land dispute in their hometown of Ilobu, Osun State. According to The Nation, Madam Toyin, who spoke on behalf of the family, disclosed that the…
