The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting troops engaged in stabilisation operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement, said five soldiers were killed, ten wounded, and four declared missing during the assault. He,…
On the 17th of November, 2024, at about 2023hrs. Operatives of the Command received a distress call from the Command’s Control Room indicating that a gang of armed men numbering about four (4) operating in a Black colour Toyota Corolla car shot sporadically and kidnapped one Madabuchi Julius ‘m’ at Sabbath Filling Station, Oyigbo. Operatives…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has renamed the RCCG Apapa Family to āThe Favoured Familyā during a visit to Trinity Towers, the home of the RCCG City of David parish. The visit, which marked the second time Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu…
The national leadership of the Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON), has called for protest against NNPC Chairman, Mele Kyari over increment in fuel pump price. ELFON, an umbrella body for Leaders of Youth Professional bodies, Ethnic youth organisations and young business owners directed all her 36 state chapters to mobilize 100 Nigerian Youth each…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregeneās death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. āA few minutes ago, Peter…
The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has returned to the Labour House after honouring the invitation of the police. Ajaero reported at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday morning accompanied by human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, and others. His invitation by the police allegedly about an investigation bordering on…
Portable, the controversial singer, has encouraged the crossdresser Bobrisky to ārepent from sinful waysā and reconsider her lifestyle choices. The āZazoo Zehā hitmakerās admonishment came on the back of the troubles bedeviling the crossdresser. Bobrisky, whose birth name is Idris Okuneye, was released from prison on August 5 after she was sentenced to six months…
The Personal Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on constituency affairs, Hon Kareem Khadijat Omotayo has felicitated with teachers on occasion of world’s teacher’s day. She praised Nigerian teachers as ‘incredible educators’ that are passionately serving the nation. She said “Happy World Teachers’ Day to all the incredible educators! Today, we celebrate your dedication, passion,…
A 20-year-old woman, Jamila Ishiaku, has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot water on her pregnant sister-in-law during labour. The suspect claimed she acted out of anger following an argument. Our correspondent learned that the incident occurred on January 27 in Dubeli, Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The victimās husband, Dahiru Gambo,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), says the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery was not the typical Turnaround Maintenance (TAM) of…