The cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, has surged sharply across several Nigerian cities, including Lagos, Ogun, and Ibadan, following a nationwide shortage. The scarcity was triggered by a three-day strike by oil workers, which disrupted gas supply and distribution across the country. Prices have also spiked in other states…
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has called on the government to ban prank videos following a recent altercation at Port Harcourt International Airport. Portable was reacting to a viral video that shows him dressed in beige attire and attempting to confront an unidentified individual amid a crowd of onlookers and airport personnel….
President Bola Tinubu has presented a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado to the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdul-Ganiyy Agbotomokekere, in recognition of his efforts in promoting peace and religious harmony across Oyo State. The vehicle was formally handed over on Sunday, October 5, 2025, by Senator Yunus Akintunde, representing Oyo Central Senatorial District. The…
French social media influencer Amine Mojito, whose real name is Ilan M., has been sentenced to prison for his viral syringe prank videos that caused widespread fear in France. The Paris Criminal Court handed down the verdict on Friday, October 3, sentencing the 27-year-old to 12 months in prison, six months in custody and six…
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has called for stern punishment for politicians with forged academic certificates. In a post on his verified X handle on Monday, Obi stressed the need to end the era where forgery and deceit are rewarded with power, adding that true leadership must begin…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi could form the strongest opposition ticket against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections, according to Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to Atiku Abubakar. He revealed this while speaking on the “Mic On Podcast.” He suggested that…
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a request by Uche Nnaji, minister of innovation, science and technology, to stop the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), from releasing his academic records. Hausa Yilwa, the presiding judge, delivered the ruling on September 22, rejecting Nnaji’s application for an injunction. The minister had filed an ex…
Senator for Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole said only those who do not wish former President Goodluck Jonathan well will encourage him to vie for the presidency in 2027. Oshiomhole stated this during an appearance on on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. He said seeking re-election in 2027 could damage the ex-president’s legacy as the ruling All…
Tragedy struck in Agatu local government area of Benue State on Sunday evening when a boat carrying a family of seven capsized in Obagaji, killing five siblings. A local source who identified himself as John in a telephone interview, said the incident occurred when a small boat carrying a man, his wife and their five…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has said that all a politician needs to contest elections or secure a political appointment in the country is a secondary school certificate. Sani made the comment on Monday following an investigative report that revealed the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, disowned the Bachelor of…