October 2024

Hardship: Nigerian Internet Usage Falls, 64.3 Million Lines Deactivated

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

The recent economic challenges in Nigeria have led to a notable decline in internet usage, with 64.3 million lines deactivated due to a verification exercise linked to National Identification Numbers. This marks the first drop in data consumption since February 2024, as total data usage fell to 850,249.09 terabytes in September. Major operators like Globacom…

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Dies At 102

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 102. According to report, the veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after taking…

Singer Portable Visits Canadian Govt House, Receives Award From Mayor (Video)

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nigerian street-hop star, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has received an award from the Mayor of Brampton during his visit to the Canadian government house on Tuesday. The singer shared his excitement on his Instagram page, posting photos and videos of the special moment at Brampton’s mayoral office, where…

VIDEO: Davido Breaks TikTok Live Viewership Record In Africa

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nigerian music sensation, Davido, has made history on TikTok by breaking the record for the most-watched live stream in Africa. His livestream, co-hosted by popular content creators Peller, Jarvis, and Jo Blaq on October 30, attracted an astonishing 389,800 viewers, with over 164,000 people watching simultaneously. This impressive feat surpasses Peller’s…

BREAKING: 10 Feared Dead, Seven Rescued As Building Collapses In Ibadan

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that no fewer than 10 persons have reportedly lost their lives while seven other victims were rescued in a building collapse incident at Jegede Olorunsogo in Ona Ara local government area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital. According to Tribune Online, the sad incident occured at 2 am on Thursday. Confirming the incident,…

TRENDING: VeryDarkMan Apologises For Calling Self CSP, Use Of Police Uniform

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for wearing an outfit resembling a police uniform and calling himself a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) in a viral video. VeryDarkMan, in a video and statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, disclosed that he…

Ogun Warns Teachers Against Corporal Punishment After Pupil’s Death

GISTSMATE 015 months ago09 mins

The Ogun State Government has dispatched a second delegation to express condolences to the family of Monday Arijo, a pupil who passed away on Friday after reportedly facing corporal punishment from a teacher at Obada Grammar School in Idi-Emi, Imeko/Afon Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday…

Arsenal Fan K¡lls Man United Fan For Celebrating Mo Salah’s Late Equaliser

GISTSMATE 015 months ago06 mins

A football-related argument took a deadly turn in Western Uganda’s Kyobugombe Trading Centre, as 22-year-old Benjamin Okello lost his life following a dispute with an Arsenal fan on Sunday, October 27th. The clash broke out over celebrations and taunts after Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, Ugandan outlet The Daily Monitor has…

UK Police Dismiss Nigerian-British For ‘Biting’ Colleague

GISTSMATE 015 months ago08 mins

Shola Balogun, a Nigerian-British officer from Bromley Police Station, has been dismissed by the Metropolitan Police Service in the UK for allegedly biting a colleague at a birthday party in Bexleyheath, Kent. This was revealed during a hearing from October 21 to 23, 2024 chaired by high-ranking officer Christopher McKay, with panel members IPM Amanda…

INSIDE LIFE: Lady Poison Ex-Boyfriend, His Four Friends With Pepper Soup

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

INSIDE LIFE: Lady Poison Ex-Boyfriend, His Four Friends With Pepper Soup A yet-to-be-identified young man and four of his friends reportedly died after reportedly eating pepper soup made by his ex-girlfriend. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the tragic incident occurred in Auchi, Edo State on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Although details of the incident are still…

FSSIB Alumni Celebrates Dr. Balogun, Dr. Adedeji On Successful Ph.D Completion

Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Husband, Others In Fresh Plateau Attack

‘Govt Must Take Action’, Muhd Barma Condemns Killing Of 16 Innocent Nigerians In Edo

73rd Birthday: ‘You Policies Redefining Nigeria’s Education’, Asefon Celebrates Tinubu’s Giant Strides

BREAKING: Fubara, Wike Fight About Money Sharing – Amaechi

Edo Constituents Submit Petition To Recall Senator Imasuen Over Role In Natasha’s Suspension

Hardship: Nigerian Internet Usage Falls, 64.3 Million Lines Deactivated

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Dies At 102

Singer Portable Visits Canadian Govt House, Receives Award From Mayor (Video)

VIDEO: Davido Breaks TikTok Live Viewership Record In Africa

BREAKING: 10 Feared Dead, Seven Rescued As Building Collapses In Ibadan

TRENDING: VeryDarkMan Apologises For Calling Self CSP, Use Of Police Uniform

Ogun Warns Teachers Against Corporal Punishment After Pupil’s Death

Arsenal Fan K¡lls Man United Fan For Celebrating Mo Salah’s Late Equaliser

UK Police Dismiss Nigerian-British For ‘Biting’ Colleague

INSIDE LIFE: Lady Poison Ex-Boyfriend, His Four Friends With Pepper Soup