Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has lost his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. She passed away Sunday morning at the Jos University Teaching Hospital at the age of 83. The sad news was confirmed in a statement released in Jos by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Shittu Bamaiyi, who…
The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed two of its officers, Fatai Yusuf (42) and Hammed Garuba (38), for theft during a recent raid on a hotel in Gowon Estate, Ipaja of the state. It was gathered that the hotel was suspected to be a hub for drug users and traffickers. According to a statement from…
There’s something undeniably comforting about a steaming cup of tea or coffee, especially on a chilly morning. For many, the hotter, the better. But before you pour that next scalding-hot cup, it’s worth considering what science has to say about the potential health risks of drinking beverages that are too hot. According to a studypublished…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to retain power beyond 2027 by causing division among opposition parties and weakening their structure. NNPP National Chairman Ajuji Ahmed made this declaration at the flag-off campaign for the party’s Ondo state governorship candidate, Olugbenga Edema, in Akure on Thursday….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that two officers of Nigeria Police Force has been reportedly abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred on Jan. 4 at about 8:00 p.m. along the Farin Ruwa–Wasagu road,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Deputy Superintendent of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has accidentally shot and killed a colleague in Life Camp, Abuja, security sources confirmed. The sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter that the tragedy happened on Sunday. “At about 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 7, DSC Adekunle…
Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called for more support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in the South-East. Kalu made the call at his country home, Bende in Abia State on Sunday during a town hall meeting with traditional rulers and other members of Bende Federal…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resolved to hold a nationwide anti-telecom tariff hike protest on Tuesday, February 4. Our correspondent learnt that the nationwide protest was agreed on at the ongoing National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting of NLC. It is aimed at sounding a note of warning to the government that workers would resist…
A South African pastor recently claimed that Jesus could be making a return on Sept. 23, with the Feast of Trumpets ringing in the Rapture and Judgment Day. In a viral YouTube video, Pastor Joshua Mhlakela claims he saw Jesus in a divine vision returning to Earth during this year’s Rosh Hashanah — a date…
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden on Tuesday called President Bola Tinubu on phone. The minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar said Biden called Tinubu at about 4 pm Nigerian time. According to Tuggar, the call which lasted for about 30 minutes had both leader conversing on the recent release of…
