The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…
A trigger-happy policeman has reportedly gunned down a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. According to PUNCH, the gory incident was said to have occurred on Saturday night when policemen stormed the area after having found knockouts (fireworks) in the victim’s possession. GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that…
Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide joyfully joins family, friends, and well-wishers in celebrating Mogaji Samuel Toba, the esteemed CEO of Bishopwee Media News, and one of the Hon. Comforter’s team on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Hon. Comforter describes Mogaji Toba as a visionary media personality, a passionate and a steadfast supporter of the People’s…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is reportedly considering stepping down temporarily as part of a plan to clear his name of sexual harassment allegations while paving the way for the indefinite suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Sources within the Senate revealed that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) will conduct an investigation…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) product from N970 to N899.50k per litre, as a holiday promo in the Yuletide season. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the company is also giving a special offer in which…
Popular health expert, Dr Michael Ajidahun, better known as The Bearded Dr Sina on X, has shared that men can sometimes experience pregnancy-like symptoms when their partners are expecting, drawing attention to the little-known condition called Couvade Syndrome. This follows recent online debates about men’s emotional and psychological experiences during pregnancy and the postpartum period….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has denied reports alleging it was selling employment slots to the public. A statement by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye on Saturday called on members of the public, especially jobseekers to disregard the rumours. According to Soneye, there was no iota of…
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday said he was leaving the Nigerian Armed Forces after 39 years of service, with a clear conscience, having given his all to the military and the fight against insecurity. Speaking at his pull-out parade in Abuja, Musa said he served the…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flights. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this in an interview with the…
Former Senate president and Chairman of a reconciliatory committee setup to look into the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Bukola Saraki has reacted to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s withdrawal from Internal Peace agreements. Wike has earlier announced his decision to withdraw in a strong statement on Sunday, blaming Governors Seyi Makinde, Peter…