GIST OF THE DAY

In a deeply emotional and perplexing situation, a Nigerian man is grappling with heartbreak and confusion after learning that his daughter has inherited the SS genotype, while both he and his wife have SC and AA genotypes, respectively. A Nigerian man, Adedeji Moses Tobi, has taken to social media to cry out for help after he discovered that his daughter has the SS genotype while he and his wife are SC and AA respectively.  In a video posted online, the man said he welcomed his daughter on November 15, 2018  in LAUTECH teaching hospital. He said his baby girl was diagnosed of Jaundice when she was born and this delayed her speech. He said his wife and their baby stayed in the hospital for a month before they were discharged. '’In 2021, I did her genotype and I noticed she is SS which is not supposed to because I am SC and my wife is AA. We have done my wife's genotype so many times. When I noticed this, I did the test in another hospital and it was still the same thing. So I w...

 In a tragic incident that shook South Africa, a prominent lawyer has been remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his girlfriend. The suspect's identity has not been disclosed pending further investigation and court proceedings. A 30-year-old legal practitioner, Thubelihle Sbonakaliso Mpisi, was remanded in custody for murdering his girlfriend and burning her body inside a vehicle.    GOTD reported that Mpisi appeared at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 31, on allegations of killing Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, the mother of his child in March 2023.   Spokesperson of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Phindi Mjonondwane, in a statement after the court hearing, said Mpisi was arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, on 28 July 2023, following a warrant that was issued on 19 July 2023, for his arrest.    “The allegations emanate from a case that was investigated by the South African Police Service (SAPS), in relation to the discovery of the remains ...

In a tragic turn of events, a prominent vegan influencer has reportedly passed away in Sri Lanka. According to emerging reports, the influencer's death is believed to be linked to severe starvation and exhaustion, which allegedly occurred after the individual adopted a highly restrictive tropical fruit diet. A vegan food influencer has reportedly died from starvation and exhaustion after moving to Sri Lanka and switching to a restrictive tropical fruit diet Zhanna Samsonova, originally from Russia, had been living in South-East Asia and eating an exclusively raw vegan diet consisting of 'fruits, sunflower seed sprouts, fruit smoothies and juices' for the past five years. However, her eating habits became worryingly restrictive in the last few months of her life according to her friends.   The 40-year-old, known as Zhanna D'Art online, passed away on July 21 reportedly from a 'cholera-like infection' exacerbated by 'exhaustion of the body by a vegan diet'...

In South Africa, a man has been arrested for a murder case that occurred four months ago. The incident involved his girlfriend, whose body was discovered inside her burnt Mercedes Benz. The arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation, which has been seeking answers since the tragic event unfolded. A 30-year-old man has been arrested four months after the body of his girlfriend, Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, was found burnt beyond recognition inside her burning car in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.  The suspect is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Monday, July 31, 2023.  26-year-old Rabalao, a mother of a toddler, who worked as an IT specialist in Centurion, was reported missing on March 7, 2023. She was found deceased inside her Mercedes Benz that was engulfed in flames at 9pm that evening.  Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo, who confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, July 31, said Rabalao’s boyfriend was arrested at the...

Security agents successfully apprehended a criminal who had concealed guns in various compartments of his car. The capture of the suspect is a significant development in ensuring public safety and preventing potential harm caused by illegal weapons. Security agents have apprehended a criminal who hid guns in different parts of his car.  In a video making the rounds on social media, the man who was held in handcuffs, could be seen telling the security agents where he hid the ammunition.  He hid some of the guns in his car boot as well as in a discrete place in his bonnet.  Watch the trending video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by gistoftheday.com (@gistoftheday)

Taraba State, Nigeria, was struck by a devastating incident that left the community reeling in shock and grief. An 18-year-old girl, identified as Wassa Joel, fell victim to a heinous crime when she was brutally raped and murdered by unknown assailants. An 18-year-old girl identified as Wassa Joel, was reportedly raped and murdered by unknown assailants in Taraba State. It was gathered that the incident happened in Lankaviri community, Yorro Local Government Area of the state on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023. Details of the incident are still sketchy at the time of filing this report. Meanwhile, members of the community have taken to Facebook to demand for justice. According to one Moses Keke Kemuel, the Chief of the community, HRH Gana Mago, has called for calm following the gruesome murder. 

 In a recent statement, President Tinubu has expressed contentment and satisfaction with the outcome of his administration's policies, as they begin to show promising results. The President highlighted the positive impact that these policies are having on various sectors of the nation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the policies his administration has introduced since its inception on May 29, 2023, are yielding positive results. According to Tinubu, his administration is getting support and commendations from global communities over its removal of fuel subsidy and the foreign exchange regime policies. The Nation reports that the President said this over the weekend during a gala/award night organized by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF) to recognize and honor outstanding civil servants in commemoration of this year’s Civil Service Week. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the President exp...

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a daredevil famous for his high-rise stunts has lost his life after a fatal fall from the 68th floor of a building. The news has sent shockwaves through the community of thrill-seekers and fans who admired his daring feats. French daredevil stuntman, Remi Lucidi, known for his extreme sports, was tragically found dead after falling off the 68-story Tregunter Tower complex in Hong Kong. Mr Lucidi, 30, died last Thursday after falling from the 68th floor of a Hong Kong highrise, South China Morning Post reported. He reportedly arrived at the building around 6 p.m. local time and rode an elevator to the 49th floor of the building and then took the stairs to the top of the building. According to local police, Lucidi, who was known online as Remi Enigman, was last seen alive around 7:40 p.m. when he tapped on the exterior of a penthouse window, which prompted a maid in the residence to call the police. Lucidi’s camera was reportedly found at the scene, con...

In a harrowing incident in Washington, USA, a 9-year-old girl miraculously survived a terrifying encounter with a cougar while playing outside. The incident left the community in shock and awe at the young girl's resilience and survival. A 9-year-old girl was attacked by a cougar while she was playing outside in Washington, USA. Lily Kryzhanivskyy was playing hide and seek with her friends at a camp site near Fruitland, Washington when a cougar pounced on her, viciously attacking her and attempting to drag her into the woods. Her friends quickly rushed to find adults to help chase away the big cat. Lily’s mom Yelena Kryzhanivskyy told reporters; “They were playing hide and seek. She jumped out from her hiding spot to surprise a friend and a cougar jumped on her and attacked her.” The attacks happened around 11 a.m. in the morning, with the cougar going out in the open in broad daylight to pounce on the 9-year-old. Once help arrived, Lily was quickly transported to the hospital and ...