The Nigerian Army says a female soldier, Cpl. Amina Maidoki is currently under investigation in connection with allegations of conduct inconsistent with the core values of the military. The spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Tuesday, said the soldier was in detention in connection with the allegation of theft. Ms Anele said the…
In a moment of deep significance for Muslims around the world, Saudi Arabia has officially sighted the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446 tonight and the final dates of Hajj and Eid ul-Adha or Eid-ul-Azha (also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Bakhreid, Eid-ul-Zuha, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, Qurban Bayarami or the Feast…
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, as a disaster who should be expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido said this in a telephone interview in Abuja on Tuesday. He explained that although he remains a member of the PDP, a party…
Media personality and fashion lover, Toke Makinwa, has once again caught attention online with her mix of humour, honesty, and glam. On Tuesday, she posted on Instagram saying she’s officially done with heartbreak, unless it’s about money. “My age no longer allows me to suffer for love. “If you see me sad, it’s because of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives seeking approval for three major financial proposals involving external and domestic borrowings amounting to billions of dollars, euros, and naira. In a set of letters read on Tuesday during plenary by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, the president requested legislative backing for the federal government’s…
Troops serving under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully repelled a coordinated assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters on their base in New Marte, Borno State, early Tuesday morning. The Nigerian Army confirmed that scores of insurgents were neutralized, and substantial enemy materiel—including arms, vehicles, and explosives—was recovered. According to Capt. Reuben Kovangiya,…
A 75-year-old woman from Edo State, Adizatu Dazumi, died during the 2025 Hajj in Saudi Arabia. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that Dazumi was from Jattu Uzairue in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo state. The pilgrim died on Monday at King Fahad General Hospital in Makkah after a short illness. The Chairman of the Edo…
Uneasy calm pervades the sleepy town of Eche Ezema village in Igbo Eze South local government area, Enugu state, over the killing of four innocent children of the same parents of the community. According to Vanguard, the four children born of one parent, were hacked to death by the yet-to-be-identified driver of a popular pastor…
The Senior Special Assistant to Osun State Governor on Community Engagement, Hon. Sulaimon Musa Olalekan has called the children the future hope on occasion of Children’s Day Celebration. Hon. Sulaimon maintained that childrens are innocent, and wonderful gifts that must be cherished. He said, “Today, we celebrate the joy, innocence, and boundless energy that children…
Former BBNaija housemate, Angel B. Smith, has stirred online buzz after posting a series of clips on her Instagram story showing her in close moments with mystery female friend. In the videos, Angel and the lady were seen hugging, holding each other, and dancing closely. At one point, Angel appeared to peck her on the…