GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. This Nigeria news platform understands that Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Government has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 Independence Day celebration. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 64th Independence Anniversary celebration will kick off with a World Press Conference scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024. Akume…
Twenty nine suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Gwagwalada area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The suspects were arrested by the operatives of the Abuja Zonal Directorate of EFCC on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC said in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Alhaji Umar Farouk Bahago, the Emir of Minna has stated that the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians were inherited from the Buhari administration. He made this assertion during a sensitisation event on federal government intervention programmes organised by the Office of the Minister of Information and National Orientation, held in…
The Police confirmed a young man identified as Alex on Thursday allegedly kidnapped a young lady and kept her in the popular Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja. According to a trending video on social media, Alex was seen with the lady in a room with management of the hotel and an officer of the Nigeria…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that an unidentified lady has been rescued from suspected ritualist at an undisclosed hotel in Abuja. According to a viral video on social media, the screaming of the lady in the night attracted the attention of the hotel staff who forcefully opened the door. The man in question had already stripped the…
A resident of Ifetedo in Osun State, identified as Idowu, had reportedly died in an incident of collapse building that occurred in the town. The collapsed structure was said to be a dilapidated building that suddenly caved in and killed the woman. A resident of Ifetedo, simply identified as Ogunyemi, while speaking to The PUNCH…
Nigerians on social media have been captivated by Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent Instagram post featuring Asake’s viral hit, ‘Active’. ‘Active, featuring US rapper Travis Scott, is one of the viral hits from Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ album, which was released in August. In a viral video posted on his Instagram page, which boasts 640 million followers, the…
Frontline leaders representing over 60 youthful organisations on Thursday promised the office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme that their members would steer clear of the October 1 nationwide protest. The groups alleged that the demonstration being planned by some agitated youths and civil society movements was targeted at embarrassing the administration of President Bola Tinubu….
Hon. Kareem Khadijat Omotayo, the personal assistant to President Bola Tinubu on constituency affairs has felicitated with Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message, Hon. Khadijat said Dr. Hazmat dedication towards the growth and development of Lagos State is an inspiration to many. She furthered that God…