A church building has collapsed in Taraba State, injuring many worshippers. The church, UMCN church, is located behind Police Divisional office, in Mutum-Biyu town, the headquarters of Gassol Local Government Area of the State. Sources told Daily Trust that worshipers were said to be in the church on Sunday before the building caved in due…
Barely 24 hours after announcing his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, on Saturday met with Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at an international forum in France. Both governors, now on opposing sides of the political divide, were in attendance…
The federal government says it is engaging relevant authorities in the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to resolve recent visa policy changes affecting Nigerian citizens. On July 8, the US recently implemented a new visa policy for Nigerians limiting the validity of most non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas, such as tourist, business, and student…
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who fused funk, jazz and soul into what became known worldwide as Afrobeat. Obama said this in…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered a suspension of student visa processing in the latest swipe at foreign students in the country. The White House is cracking down on foreign students at US universities, revoking visas and deporting those involved in protests against the war in Gaza, accusing them of supporting Palestinian…
Telecommunication operators in Nigeria have asked the Nigerian Communications Commission to approve a 100% increase in tariffs in the first quarter of 2025. In a proposal submitted to the commission, the telcos said the increase would help address rising operational costs driven by inflation and naira’s devaluation. The telcos’ decision was communicated by Karl Toriola,…
A disturbing incident has been reported in Minna, Niger, where a housewife, Adiza Bala, also known as Mama Sabir, allegedly poured hot water on her co-tenant, causing serious injuries to her face and chest. The incident occurred on August 9, 2025, at around 9:00 pm, at Peter Sarki Road in Tunga Minna. According to the…
Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. GISTSMATE MEDIA recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the…
Two police operatives were killed on Thursday in Enugu State when gunmen attacked a police team in the South-eastern state. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. along Agbani Road in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. The attack happened just opposite a police college and a few miles to the Force Criminal…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking on Thursday at the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment, Kwankwaso said the national resources have been concentrated on the development of the southern part of the country, while the north is…
