The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says petrol prices will crash down following the revival of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries by the Federal Government. In a statement on Saturday, PETROAN National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, said contrary to previous doubts the refineries are “now fully operational, with…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports the Defence Headquarters has denied that bandits in Zamfara State hijacked two armoured vehicles. It also refuted claims that a large number of civilians were killed and mass buried by terrorists, as well as reports that over 150 terrorists were kidnapped also by terrorists in Sokoto State. The DHQ’s response was following…
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has urged Christians not to run from challenges, saying trials often pave the way for divine breakthroughs. Enenche gave the charge at the 2025 International Ministers Flaming Fire Conference, which began on August 26 at the Glory Dome, Abuja, with the theme “Territorial Dominion.”…
Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has warned Nigerians against patronising online loan apps, describing them as “agents of the devil in covenant with the spirit of debt.” Speaking during Sunday’s service in Abuja, Enenche expressed concern over the rising cases of depression and suicide linked to the operations of loan…
Nollywood actress, Blessing Akinola from Ondo State but raised in Ilorin, Kwara State has revealed she’s sapiosexual in nature, meaning she is only attracted to goal-driven men. In a chat with Potpourri she explains: “I’m naturally a sapiosexual person. I like men that are goal-driven, have a good sense of humor and dress well. I…
An explosion has rocked an MRS filling station near Yola International Airport in Adamawa State, leaving several people feared dead. The blast, according to eyewitnesses, happened while a fuel tanker was discharging fuel. Two tankers laden with fuel exploded, “We heard a loud bang and the filling station went up into flames while a fuel…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has refuted claims that security agencies manipulate election outcomes in Nigeria, insisting such allegations are baseless and unfair. Speaking at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja on Monday, Egbetokun stated that the police remain impartial actors during electoral exercises, with no role in determining or influencing vote…
Food crises have been reported in 31 states of the country, while the North East region is severely affected. The situation is compounded by rising production costs as witnessed in Maize production costs, which have surged by 69.7 percent, with the attendant significant food price increases like cowpea prices, which have gone up by 300…
Shola Balogun, a Nigerian-British officer from Bromley Police Station, has been dismissed by the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK for allegedly biting a colleague at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was revealed during a hearing from October 21 to 23, 2024 chaired by high-ranking officer Christopher McKay, with panel members IPM Amanda…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said corrupt politicians cannot provide good governance. He spoke virtually at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery on “the imperative for moral rectitude in governance”, held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Dinosaurs Spine at Hang Dong, Ta Xua, Son La seen from above The memorial lecture, organised…