Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the air component have eliminated nine Boko Haram terrorists, including two top commanders in Borno State. A military source familiar with the development disclosed that the feat was recorded in separate operations that foiled terrorists’ attacks on Bita and Wulgo between…
Sam Adeyemi, the senior pastor of the Daystar Christian Center, has offered advice to men with concerns about their “small manhood”. Addressing his congregation on Sunday, the clergyman emphasised that the physical size of a manhood does not determine its effectiveness. The 57-year-old shared a personal anecdote from his secondary school days, highlighting the absurdity…
The Ghanaian government has issued a warning against protests targeting Nigerians living in the country. The warning comes amid rising tensions after a weekend protest by local traders who demanded the expulsion of Nigerians from the Gold Cost country, citing alleged criminal activities and cultural clashes. The protesters, who carried placards and other items, alleged…
The presidency has dismissed a viral report claiming that President Bola Tinubu asked Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso to resign. An online business publication had alleged that the President requested Cardoso’s resignation due to his failure to revive the economy and stabilize the naira, a year after assuming the role. The report…
A mild drama erupted in the Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Senator Natasha Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, from the chamber. The drama started after a report by Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno, who informed the Senate that Senator Natasha had refused to relocate to a new seat…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2024 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. The examination body announced this on Sunday in a statement signed by the Acting Head of its Public Affairs Department, Moyosore Adesina. According to the statement, 68,342 candidates…
Popular Senegalese-American singer Akon has opened up on how he significantly contributed to the creation of the Afrobeats genre in Nigeria. According to him, his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music executives in the late 2000s to 2010s. In a recent interview with Sherri, he recounted working with Wizkid, Banky W, P-Square, D’banj,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a 30-year-old man identified Lusha Alhaji Washa, also known as Muyaye has been killed following a domestic dispute. Our correspondent gathered that Shalbal Yusuf of Matadangwoni Village, via Auna District, Magama Local Government Area of Niger state allegedly killed Washa. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident reportedly occurred at about 12:30…
The estimated landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in Nigeria has seen a decline of ₦36, dropping to ₦900.28 per litre as of Thursday. This marks a 3.62% decrease from the previous week’s landing cost of ₦936.75 per litre, according to data released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of…
Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the killing of three of its officers by bandits in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the command, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, said in a statement on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi, that the Police officers lost their lives during a fierce gun duel with bandits. Abubakar said…