An officer of the Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has been killed by suspected hoodlums at Papa Farm Area, in Iwo Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the killing on Thursday, Yusuf Idowu, the spokesperson for the Corps, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the incident happened on…
Authorities in the United States have arrested a Nigerian Afrobeats entertainer after he was indicted by a grand jury that examined his criminal activities on the Internet, documents obtained by Peoples Gazette said. Chinedu Opute recorded several songs in the late aughts through at least 2013 with another Nigerian thespian, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke, their public…
The lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency, Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi, has urged his mentees under the auspices of the New Gen Leaders initiative to become leaders with a shaping mindset in order to achieve a shaped nation. Hon. Adewumi Adeyemi IREKANDU made this statement while delivering his keynote address on the topic, “Shaping Leaders, Shifting Nations”…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a vigilante operative has shot dead a final year student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku. According to Daily Post, the incident occurred at about 9:00 am on Tuesday. It was gathered that the deceased, who was a student of the Department of Laboratory Science Technology (ND), was in his apartment reading…
A group under the auspices of the Concerned Nigerian Citizens for Justice and Sovereignty has called on foreign entities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, not to witch-hunt President Bola Tinubu. The group led by Kailani Muhammad, the director-general of the Confederation of All Progressives Congress Support Groups, made the call at a news conference…
Precious Ogundiran, a daughter of Ibarapa born prolific Professor, Samuel Ogunwale Ogundiran has launched a non-governmental organization named Precious Ogundiran Foundation. In a video sighted by our correspondent, Precious Ogundiran said the foundation is a renewal of hope for the hopeless and voice for the voiceless. “Where do I begin Lord God, this is one…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS), Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami (Dikko), has been honored with the prestigious Most Impactful Young Leader of the Year Award at the just-concluded Oyo State Youth Summit, 2025, held at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Dr….
Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has joined plethora of admirers and well-wishers to celebrate the birthday of a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party in Ibadan North Local Government and Oyo State, Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi BIBIRE. Hon. Bibire’s comes up every First of May and the Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission said it confirmed discrepancies in the administration of the student loan scheme. The ICPC’s Director, Public Enlightenment and Education, Demola Bakare, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said that with the confirmation of discrepancies in the administration of the loan; the commission…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Governor Monday Okpebholo has raised the minimum wage for workers in Edo State to ₦75,000. The governor announced this on Thursday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City during the celebration of this year’s Workers’ Day. “Today, I am proud to announce that our administration has approved a new minimum…