South Africa has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, preventing them from participating in the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament set to take place in Cape Town from December 14 to 22. The South African Consulate in Abuja denied the male players’ visas. The Vice Chairman, Nigerian Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, confirmed the…
In the world of politics and humanitarian service, some women stand tall as beacons of light, embodying grace, resilience, and compassion. One such remarkable figure is Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Olayinka Mutiat Ladoja, fondly called Ayaba. Today, October 1st, marks a significant milestone in her inspiring journey, her 70th birthday anniversary. Joining the chorus of…
Internet scammers, also referred to as “Yahoo boys” or “G-boys”, are increasingly participating in evil “Yahoo Plus” rituals that involve human sacrifices and supernatural practices in order to increase their criminal success, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned. The EFCC made this warning in a post on X, stating, “G-boys are now…
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested six persons suspected to be kidnappers during various Operations across state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, who made the disclosure in a statement, said the suspects were apprehended in Tafa, in the Kagarko Local Government Area (LGA), Saminaka in the Lere LGA and in the Ikara…
Suspected armed bandits have abducted about 40 worshippers from a mosque at Gidan Turbe village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday during dawn prayers, when the gunmen reportedly surrounded the mosque and whisked away the worshippers. Locals said the abductees were taken into the…
The Ministry of Women’s Affairs has announced that, as stipulated by law, the court cases of the 52 children being prosecuted for participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest, will be transferred to juvenile court. The ministry said plans to have their cases transferred are underway and will soon be concluded alongside the provision of social and…
Northern elders under the auspices of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Wednesday, called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the north following the protracted insecurity that has devastated the socio-economic life and development of the region. In a communique signed by the Spokesperson, NEF Prof Abubakar Jiddere, expressed deep concern over…
Property worth millions of Naira have been destroyed as a result of fire incident that ravaged some parts of Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the fire incident occurred at midnight. General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the incident. Akinyemi, in a short statement issued…
The police high command, on Monday, declared Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), a British national, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government being led by President Bola Tinubu. It said the Force has specifically launched a comprehensive investigation on how foreign mercenaries and those it described as subversive elements…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has again placed the blame of the leadership crisis in the party on the doorstep of the federal government, accusing it of deploying several tactics, including propaganda, to fuel the discord in the opposition party. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, also…