Panic has gripped the Nimo community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State following the murder of a prominent traditional titleholder and community leader popularly known as ‘High Chief Ozo na Nimo’. It was gathered that the elder statesman, who was, until the incident, a member of the Nimo Royal Cabinet, was abducted…
The Osun State Government has advised residents to avoid unprotected sex, particularly during Valentine’s Day celebrations, and prioritise safe sexual practices. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (O-SACA), Olusegun Daramola, the government announced plans to distribute free condoms and lubricants at selected malls…
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that Nigerian-British boxing star, Anthony Joshua, was involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun State. According to the police, Joshua and other victims have been taken to the hospital. DSP Oluseyi Babasey, the Public Relations Officer of the state police command,…
Nigeria’s film industry Nollywood was again thrown into mourning on Friday with the death of famous for playing a wealthy man in movies, Segun Remi, popularly known as ‘Chief Kanran’ A filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi announced the death of Chief Kanran in a post on his instagram post on Friday. Oloketuyi said that Chief Kanran died…
Popular Nigerian dancer, Lil Smart, has raised alarm over alleged threats to his life, naming music stars Naira Marley and Zinoleesky as the individuals responsible if harm befalls him. In a series of posts shared on his social media platforms, Lil Smart revealed disturbing photos and videos, claiming his life was in danger. He stated…
Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has raised alarm over what he described as the hijacking of the state’s security apparatus to enforce a misinterpreted Appeal Court verdict on the reinstatement of sacked local government executives. The Appeal Court had recently reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) council executives elected in 2022 but removed by Adeleke after…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that some unidentified persons have burnt down the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Champion Zonal Headquarters) situated along Federal College of Education (FCE) Road in Kontagora, Niger State. The incident occurred at the early hours of Saturday. It was gathered that a similar incident occurred 10 years ago when the church was…
Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order giving himself far greater powers over US elections. The new directive will require all voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections, and demand that all ballots be received by election day. The order, signed by the president on Tuesday, claimed the US…
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential media aide, has praised President Donald Trump’s decision to ban terrorism financiers and supporters from entering the nation. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Wednesday that the US government will prohibit “visas for those who knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support, or carry out violations of religious freedom”. Concerned…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, lacks the legal authority to seize drivers’ licences, vehicles, or related documents without lawful justification. This decision came in Appeal No: CA/OW/199/2022, filed by the FRSC, the Corps Marshal, and an officer identified by Uniform No. COSS…
