Iran began a state funeral service Saturday for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, after Tehran’s top diplomat condemned Donald Trump’s comments on supreme leader Ali Khamenei as “unacceptable”. The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital Tehran as government offices and many…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the love drama between singer Portable and Queen Dami took a new twist after the third wife reportedly passed out briefly. Queen Dami was rushed to an hospital after she fainted in her home. This came after the couple patched things up, but the reconciliation quickly became a topic of heated…
Administrative work would be disrupted in public universities tomorrow following the decision of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) to begin an indefinite strike over the non-payment of the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported that operatives from the Seme Area Command, located at the Nigeria-Benin border, intercepted a shipment of suspected explosive materials, including corrosive mercury, hidden within five cartons of the Quran.Nigerian fashion Speaking at the Seme Command headquarters on Wednesday, Customs Area Controller Dr. Ben Oramalugo confirmed the seizure and…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills to protect themselves in the face of danger. The defence chief stated this as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. He likened the acquisition of combat skills to driving, swimming and other survival skills. Asked…
President Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace. The President has also expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in the state, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals. A statement…
The Christmas season in Nigeria is a period filled of celebrations with loved ones but there are some places to avoid in the course of such festivities. While you want to adore your homes with twinkling lights and hang out with friends and family, there is always the fear of going broke after the festive…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a 73-year-old Israeli national, Avi Warshaviak, has died in Abuja after reportedly falling ill at a hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred on Saturday, June 28, at Corinthia Villa Hotel, where Warshaviak was staying with his…
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure and legacy. The Lagos branch of the group anchored their endorsement on the detribalized nature of Seyi Tinubu whom they believe, like his…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has stated that it is not aware of, nor investigating, the alleged disappearance of ₦180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation owned by social media commentator Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. In an Instagram video shared on Friday, Otse claimed that ₦180…