Libya’s highest-ranking army officer, Mohamed Ali al-Haddad, and four other senior military officials were killed in a plane crash in Turkey on Tuesday night, the Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeiba, has confirmed. “This followed a tragic and painful incident while they were returning from an official trip from the Turkish city of Ankara. This…
As the anti-Tinubu coalition, headed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, gathers momentum in the North, elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, has said the North alone cannot determine who emerges as president in 2027. This came as the League of Northern Democrats, yesterday, said the mission of the group is not in seizing power but…
Many people have been feared dead in an accident on Karu Bridge along the Nyanya-Keffi road in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. Eyewitnesses informed the crash which occurred around 5:30 pm involved a trailer and a vehicle conveying sachet water, commonly known as “pure water.” The incident comes barely 24 hours after a crash…
A yet-to-be-identified man attempted to breach the security perimeter around President Bola Tinubu on Thursday during an official visit to Kaduna State. The President was in Kaduna to commission several projects executed by Governor Uba Sani’s administration when the incident occurred. The man reportedly attempted to approach the President while he was delivering his speech,…
Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okiti-Pupa, (OAUSTECH) Ondo state has distanced self from Okunomo Henry Adewumi, who declared himself National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Senate President. In a circular sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA correspondent, the school disclosed that Okunomo is not a student of the institution, and NANS is not having any…
As failed DNA paternity tests have left many hearts broken and marriages crashing, psychologists have linked the increasing cases to medical errors, inaccuracies in genetic testing, and baby exchange, among others. The mental health experts noted that several variables could lead to a situation where a child’s paternity was questioned, beyond the common blame on…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that no Nigerian is immune from corruption, saying it is a cancer which “continues to deny the nation the full benefits of its God-given resources.” Tinubu on Monday called on Nigerians from all walks of life to come together and form formidable unifying forces against economic and financial crimes and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nollywood industry has been plunged into grief following the passing of veteran actor, Duro Michael. His death was announced by Nollywood producer Stanley Ontop, who broke the news via his Instagram page. According to Stanley, Michael reportedly died a few days ago after a long battle with a terminal illness. He…
Manchester United suffered one of the biggest humiliations in their recent history on Wednesday night, crashing out of the Carabao Cup to League Two side Grimsby Town after a dramatic penalty shootout at Blundell Park. The tie finished 2–2 in normal time, with Grimsby racing into a shock two-goal lead through Charles Vernam and Tyrell…
The Nigeria Police have taken Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, his brother Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and 10 other people to court. This follows the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest that took place in Abuja on Monday. A court document confirming the charges was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, a former chairman of the Human…
