Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some view the practice as a cautionary lesson about consumer trust, others condemn it outright as deception and exploitation. The controversy…
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, said he suspended the signing of Certificates of Occupancy to property owners because of the alleged possession of about 14,000 hectares of land by a 17-year-old. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Governor said this during an audience with members of the Shift Najia Initiative, a Non-governmental organisation in Benin…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to adopt financial discipline and better management practices in response to the rising cost of living. Speaking during his inaugural Presidential Media Chat on Monday, Tinubu highlighted the importance of adjusting to economic realities, describing it as an opportunity to develop prudent habits rather than viewing it…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for the training of trusted youths across Benue State to serve as vigilantes under military supervision to protect their communities from terrorist attacks. Speaking during a meeting with traditional rulers in Makurdi on Tuesday, the CDS said the approach, if successfully used in Borno State,…
The Anambra State government has arraigned three native doctors, including Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki”, Eke Hit and Onye Eze. Three of them were docked at the Anambra State High Court, Awka, at exactly 11:58 am on Friday. After taking their pleas, the matter has been adjourned. Their arraignment came about…
A man on Florida’s Gulf coast has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities said he killed, cooked and ate two of his pet peacocks to spite a neighbor. Craig Vogt, 61, was arrested on 23 September on a third-degree felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty, according to an affidavit from the Pasco county sheriff’s…
The Kano State Government has filed a lawsuit against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, two of his sons, and several others before the State High Court over an alleged N4.49 billion fraud. The suit seeks to recover the state’s 20 per cent equity stake in Dala Inland Dry Port Limited and to reclaim public funds totalling…
The leadership of the Obidient Movement has accused paid propagandists of targeting Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, with falsehoods ahead of the 2027 general election. Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the movement, raised the alarm in Abuja on Monday. Tanko said the group has been confronted with…
The Catholic Diocese of Awka in Anambra State has launched an investigation into an alleged altercation involving one of its priests, Rev. Fr. Jude Muokwe, and a 50-year-old widow, Mrs. Ikeorah Maureen. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, reportedly left the woman traumatised and in severe pain, leading to mixed reactions across the state….
Salt, also known as sodium, is essential for life. It helps with fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions. It also serves as a preservative. But like many other things, too much of it becomes dangerous. Taking too much can be inimical to your health, making your immune system prone to various diseases. Health experts…