Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), says Favour Ofili is “old enough to decide what’s best for her” and will not be stopped if she opts to switch allegiance to another country. On Sunday, reports circulated on social media that the 22-year-old sprinter has written to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for a change of nationality….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a respected Islamic leader and retired public servant, Jafaru Makarfi, passed away in Kaduna on Saturday night at the age of 93. According to Suleman Abdulkadir, who announced the death on behalf of the family, Makarfi was a prominent figure in the Nigerian Muslim community and served as the Chairman of…
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi has expressed renewed concern over what he believes to be the hidden involvement of powerful foreign nations in Nigeria’s lingering insecurity. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, monitored in Kaduna, Gumi said recent patterns of attacks across the country indicate possible external backing for armed groups….
In a deeply inspiring show of responsive governance and community solidarity, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Member representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, marked part of her second anniversary in office on Monday, June 30, 2025, with an event that embodied the true spirit of people-focused leadership. Under the…
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a police officer following an altercation with a soldier in Lagos on October 9, 2024. In a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, the division expressed regret over the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigerian government following the international seizure of three jets belonging to the Presidential fleet. Describing the incident as an international embarrassment, Obi, in a statement via X on Thursday, condemned the federal government’s handling of the situation,…
Recently, Chief Ahmed Ajibola, popularly known as General H, made a statement that has left many in the academic community stunned. He claimed that Lead City University and the University of Ibadan are the only recognized institutions in Oyo State, completely disregarding the reputation and accreditation of other esteemed institutions, including The Polytechnic, Ibadan. As…
One week after Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission imposed a $220 million fine on WhatsApp for a data privacy breach, the Meta-owned company may suspend its operations in the country due to further regulatory demands. Sources close to the situation indicate that Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, is contemplating withdrawing certain services from Nigeria….
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of two handwritten notes in Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area, allegedly warning of a planned bandit invasion on 20 January. The notes, written in both Yoruba and English, were found at the front and back of a residential building without any names or addresses attached. One…
Kissing can relieve stress and anxiety, encouraging emotional bonding, lower blood pressure, and increase sex drive. Here are 16 health benefits of kissing. 16 health benefits of kissing Stress relief: Kissing releases chemicals in your brain such as serotonin and dopamine, which are known to reduce stress levels and make you feel good. Anxiety reduction:…
