In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, Fatimah Ibrahim, a 40-year-old resident of Tashan Jama’are, has been accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in Azare. The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare on March 1, 2025, by a concerned citizen from Katagum Local Government Area….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the United States Mission to Nigeria has condemned Boko Haram atrocities. On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns about global destabilisation and misalignment with American interests. This move follows growing calls for a comprehensive review of how US Agency for International…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Nafisa Aminu, Rukayya Fema, and Hadiza Kalli on emerging world champions in English language communication skills and debate at the 2025 TeenEagle Global competition in London, United Kingdom. Seventeen-year-old Nafisa was named the overall best in English language skills; 15-year-old Rukayya emerged as the overall best in debate, while Hadiza clinched…
Posters of Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala A. Mohammed, with the inscription ‘Kaura for President 2027’ have flooded Bauchi streets, Daily Trust can report. The posters were placed at strategic places including roundabouts, electrical poles and signboards along major streets within the state capital. Daily Trust observed that the posters were visible along major streets…
A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the aim of fulfilling his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. Idowu, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed his excitement about the smooth registration process. The 2025…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has stirred public reaction after a typographical error was spotted in its Independence Day message to President Bola Tinubu. In a flyer posted on X on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the agency, headed by Hussaini Magaji, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), wrote “indepndence” instead of “independence”…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested security operatives stationed at Seven and Half Junction in Obowo Local Government Area over allegations of extorting motorists. Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye confirmed the development on Saturday following the circulation of a viral video showing security personnel allegedly extorting travellers. “Update on Viral Video Involving JTF Personnel in…
A Nigerian software programmer and self-proclaimed ‘tech queen’, Sapphire Egemasi, is facing up to 20 years in federal prison after being arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over her alleged involvement in a transnational fraud syndicate that defrauded multiple U.S. government agencies of millions of dollars. Egemasi, known for flaunting a luxurious lifestyle…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, urging them to shun intimidation and abuse of the citizens they are sworn to protect. He emphasized that the power vested in them must be used responsibly and in service to the nation. “Be reminded that the…
Fire has gutted the Great Nigeria Insurance House, Martins Street, Lagos Island, on Christmas Eve, and destroyed property worth millions of naira. No life was reportedly lost at press time as occupants and neighbours scampered for safety. According to reports, the unfortunate incident occurred at about 5pm on Wednesday, Officials of the Lagos State Fire…
