The crisis erupted in the Hallelujah community in Egbedore local government area of Osun State on Friday, as enraged residents beat the newly installed Ajeniju of Hallelujah, Oba Jelili Olaiya while attempting to conduct jumat service in the area. The Ajeniju, who was installed by the Timi of Ede a few months ago, against the…
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced travel restrictions on American nationals in a tit-for-tat move after the US included both African countries on a no-entry list. In statements issued separately by both countries’ foreign ministries and seen Wednesday by AFP, they said they were imposing “equivalent measures” on US citizens, after President Donald Trump expanded…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that at least one person has been confirmed killed following a communal clash between youths from Faruruwa and Tarandai villages in Takai Local Government Area of Kano state. According to a counter insurgency reporter, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. on May 23, at Faruruwa Market. The clash, which…
My lady of steel, the envy of all men, I hope this letter of mine meets you well? Recently, your thoughts have dominated my contemplations. There is no single day in the last few weeks that I didn’t think of you. You know how worried I have been about you but I can’t really do…
A prominent human rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence the immediate criminal prosecution of former Osun State Governor, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, over alleged diversion of over ₦600 billion in Local Government funds during his eight-year tenure. Aregbesola, who governed…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has initiated legal action against political activist Deji Adeyanju over a series of alleged defamatory publications made on social media. Obi, through his lawyer, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Adeyanju of persistently spreading false and malicious statements against him on the microblogging…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has led a high-level Programme Management Review meeting with senior officials of the United States Government and representatives of Bell Textron Incorporated to accelerate the delivery of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters ordered for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The strategic engagement, held…
United States Vice President JD Vance addressed the 2025 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, focusing on the plight of Christians facing persecution, particularly in Nigeria. Vance, in his speech, shared the story of Nigerian priests who continue to protect their congregations despite facing severe challenges. Vance used the example to emphasise the Donald Trump…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports reports that tragedy strike after a lady reportedly poisoned her boyfriend, his dog and herself with pepper soup. According to a video seen by this publication, it was narrated that the lady poisoned the guy’s peppersoup and this ultimately led to his death. Surprisingly, the lady in question also took out of…
Popular comedian Mark Angel has reflected on the trials and lessons of 2024. According to him, 2024 was the hardest year of his life but it also turned out to be a transformative year that deepened his resilience, faith and understanding of grace. Mark Angel claimed suffered a huge financial loss in 2024, losing over…
