The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed opposition criticism of the ruling party, saying recent political realignments across the country underscore the APC’s growing national appeal and organisational strength. Speaking at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Mr Yilwatda said the…
The death toll from the attack on Ayati Community, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, has reached 74. The outlaws alleged to have colluded with external armed invaders had attacked the rural community of Ayati on August 8, 2024, leaving over 30 people dead. The casualty rose to 59 after search parties for missing…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed that six people lost their lives, and 14 vehicles were engulfed in flames following a tragic accident at Nyanya Bridge, Abuja, on Wednesday night. In a statement on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, described the incident as devastating, stating that a heavily…
A 51-year-old private school teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel Love Onuora, was found dead inside a tricycle (Keke Napep) in Aba, Abia State. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 29, along Aba Road area of the state. According to reports, Mrs. Onuora had boarded the tricycle for her usual commute when another passenger joined the ride. It…
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin, known as haemoglobin S. Sickle cell disease changes the shape of blood cells into a crescent (or the shape of a sickle), hindering blood flow. This condition leads to the distortion of red blood cells into a sickle or…
The national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday, plunging millions of people into darkness. The latest incident comes barely 24 hours after electricity distribution companies across the country announced the grid collapsed around 6:48 p.m, resulting in the loss of power supply across their networks. “Dear valued customer, kindly be informed that there was a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, professionally called Dele Gold is dead. Dele reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Confirming Dele Gold’s death, his colleague, Alayo Melody in a post on his official page, wrote, “Dele Gold died kee? Ahhh This is getting too much!!!! May God help…
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the report implying that he intends to abandon his presidential ambition for another presidential aspirant. Atiku was reported to have declared his willingness to step down for a younger, vibrant and more acceptable candidate on the platform of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress during an interview with…
Tragedy struck as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye, was pronounced dead. Ijalaye collapsed and succumbed to his fate on Monday evening, moments after a pivotal meeting of RECs at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. A source close to the Ogun INEC, speaking on…
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi has been elected as the Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation, the highest decision-making body in global customs administration. This was contained in a statement on Saturday by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada. Maiwada added that Adeniyi was elected during…
