The convoy of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Sunday, was reported to have killed a man and injured one other. The incident, according to sources happened at Ihugh in Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state. Our correspondent learnt that the accident was caused by dust emanating from the untarred road which blocked…
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of six soldiers during a raid by the Islamic State/ Boko Haram group on its military base in Borno State. Channels Television published reports of the incident on Monday. According to the report, two military officers said that the fighters from Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) reportedly…
At least 54 people were shot, seven of them fatally, across Chicago during Labor Day weekend, police said, including a drive-by shooting that left seven people injured. The shootings came as President Donald Trump renewed threats to send federal agents and National Guard troops to Chicago, a move opposed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and…
History was made on Friday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos as celebrity chef Hilda Baci’s giant pot of Nigerian jollof rice reached the serving stage in her latest world record attempt. The feat is part of the Gino World Jollof Festival, where Baci set out to cook the world’s largest pot…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at Minister of Power and 2027 governorship hopeful, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent use of the “Èmilókàn” slogan, declaring that the state has moved beyond what he described as stunt politics. Adelabu had recently told supporters that it was his “turn” to govern Oyo State, invoking…
The Federal Government through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) is set to provide a transformative platform connecting unemployed graduates from all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory with paid, practical work experience. Ahead of its official launch, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadeja, at a press briefing in Abuja,…
Senior opposition leaders have issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu, accusing his administration of presiding over a gradual drift toward a one-party state and using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, the leaders expressed concern that Nigeria’s anti-corruption and security agencies are increasingly…
Rising star Solange Jay is set to make waves in the music industry with the release of his debut single, “Feeling Good,” dropping on August 2, 2024. This electrifying track, written by the talented Solomon James and published by Azure Voice, promises to be the soundtrack of the summer. “Feeling Good” is a vibrant celebration…
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…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has issued notice of an indefinite strike action over the refusal of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address their demands. The strike is to take effect from Monday, 15th September 2025. In a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Dr. George Ebong said the…