The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old Almajiri teacher, Lawal Nasiru, for allegedly assaulting one of his pupils in the Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as 11-year-old Sa’id Sani, was reportedly tied with a heavy rope and beaten with a stick and thick cable, leaving him with multiple…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that her 2021 leaked sex tape was circulated as part of a bet, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of her life. The Afrobeats star also disclosed that she has remained celibate for the past three years. The…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, on Tuesday announced the death of her mother. The actress shared the sad news on Instagram with a candlelight image against a broken heart background, captioned: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry. Actress…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it will on Friday arraign a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Shamsideen Adio, known as Shameleon, on Friday over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider in Lagos Island. Adio, 55, was arrested after he allegedly descended on the victim during a…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed circulating images suggesting he recently met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya, describing them as fake. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday titled “Clarification on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that dormer Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Solomon Ewuga, has died at the age of 70. Ewuga, who was also Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a senator who represented Nasarawa North in the 7th National Assembly, died on Tuesday. His demise was announced by family sources, and…
Guinness World Records (GWR) has rejected a controversial plan by Nigerian content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, better known as Mandy Kiss, to ‘take in 100 men in a single day’. The controversial attempt has sparked widespread attention online, with many expressing shock and disbelief at Mandy Kiss’ audacity to want to ‘sleep with’ 100 men in…
Nigerian superstar, Adeleke David popularly known as Davido has reacted following his acceptance as a voting member of the Recording Academy, the organisation behind the Grammy Awards. As a voting member, the Afrobeats hitmaker is part of a global community of music professionals who determine the awards in the 2026 Grammy ceremony. Speaking on his…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a 75 percent cash reserve ratio (CRR) on non-treasury single account (TSA) public sector deposits for enhanced liquidity management. Olayemi Cardoso, CBN’s governor, announced at a press conference on Tuesday after the monetary policy committee (MPC) 302nd meeting in Abuja. Non-TSA public sector deposits are government-related funds…
Nigerian content creator, Mandy Kiss Nigerian content creator, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, better known as Mandy Kiss, has announced plans to attempt a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the highest number of sexual partners in one day. She made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday, where she shared a flier bearing the GWR logo. The…