About 140 police officers lost their lives in active service last year in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Also, 1,426 cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, “one chance”, cybercrime, homicide, burglary, fraud, cultism, police misconduct and car theft suspects were reported, out of which 1,000 were arrested. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police, Josphine…
Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela One, is a famous Delta State-based highlife musician causing a stir with his planned unprecedented wedding to three women on the same day. The singer who sings Isoko Highlife has been in the music scene for over 30 years. About a decade ago, he founded a dance band,…
Udengs Eradiri, the former Labour Party governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, has criticised the party’s leadership. Eradiri, who recently left the Labour Party, said the political platform is corrupt and unprincipled like the existing parties in the country. Explaining his decision to quit the party, Eradiri said he was disheartened by the actions of the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, has been freed. Archbishop Okpala was released alongside his driver. Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi was abducted while on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State, for a burial ceremony. Details of…
Tesla owner and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has stirred controversy on social media after changing his display name on X to “Kekius Maximus.” The billionaire, who also shares close ties with US President-Elect Donald Trump, provided no explanation for the change or the accompanying profile image, which features Pepe the Frog—a character linked…
President Bola Tinubu says there is no plan by the federal government to take over the control of LGAs in the country. Bayo Onanuga, the presidential spokesperson, said in a statement that Tinubu spoke in Lagos on Wednesday when members of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Vice-President Kashim Shettima paid him a New Year…
A fatal incident occurred outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on Wednesday morning when a Tesla Cybertruck suddenly caught fire and exploded, claiming the life of one person inside the vehicle. Seven bystanders sustained minor injuries in the blast, which happened near the hotel’s covered entrance, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff…
In the spirit of the New Year, the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji Beyond 2026 (BB26) extends warm wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling 2025 to the good people of Ekiti State. As we embark on this new journey, we are particularly excited to congratulate Mr. Olaniyi Adebayo on his recent appointment as Chief of Staff to…
In a time when public officials are often criticized for disconnection from the grassroots, Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, has set a shining example of proactive leadership. Her efforts to visit nearly 20 states across the nation to engage with citizens exemplify a deep commitment to her…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is bereaved, yet again. Nwabali had in November 2024 announced the passing of his father, and barely two months later, he has announced that his mother is also no more. A devastated Nwabali took to social media to announce the sad development writing, “A very…