Chairman of Argungu LGA of Kebbi State, Alhaji Bello Layya, alongside 1,500 party supporters, have defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Nasir Idris formally received the decampees at the flagg-off of APC Zonal Campaign Rally in Argungu on Monday. Among those who joined the chairman are all the LG Ward Chairmen, Youth Leader, Women…
The 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results have revealed that a total of 503,275 candidates failed to pass English Language and Mathematics. This represents a significant portion of the 1.8 million students who sat for the examination. According to Amos Dangut, Head of WAEC’s Nigeria Office, the results show a concerning trend…
Emeka Beke, the reinstated Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has confirmed that 27 lawmakers who left the Peopleās Democratic Party (PDP) to join APC in December 2023 are still members of the party. Beke made this statement while speaking to journalists after a court judgment in his favour on Monday….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular Nigerian gospel music artist, Aduke Ajayi, popularly known as Aduke Gold has been confirmed dead. The death of the singer was announced on social media by fellow artiste Esther Igbeke. Igbeke posted a tribute with Aduke Goldās picture and the caption: āA general has fallen. RIP.ā Aduke Gold, despite…
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has elected seven new bishops to fill the vacancies in seven of its dioceses and four archbishops for its internal provinces. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the churchās Communication Officer, Korede Akintunde, and made available to PUNCH Online. The statement noted that the elections…
About 100 fighters of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly lost their lives during a clash in the Lake Chad region. According to a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the clash occurred early this month in Toumbun Gini, Abadam…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that aĀ shocking incident occurred in South Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, on July 29, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Asgim Irianto. According to Assistant Police Commissioner Maria Marpaung, Irianto was allegedly killed by his 45-year-old neighbour, Parlindungan Siregar. The motive behind the attack was reportedly Siregarās growing frustration with Iriantoās repeated…
As the world celebrates this yearās International Youth Day (IYD), The Honourable Member Representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 at the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon (Dr) OLUFUNKE COMFORTER ADENIYI-OLAJIDE has called on the youth to invest in education and training that focuses on ICT/Media skills as the Theme of this Year’s YOUTH DAY…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a controversial Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu, aka Esther Sky, has made a shocking revelation about her sexual life. The thespian revealed that she had lost count of the number of men she had slept with. She spoke in a recent episode of āThe Honest Bunchā co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel,…
Dear Bashorun Idris Kolapo kola-Daisi On this Occasion of your birthday 45th birthday, I take a moment to celebrate your outstanding achievement in life over the years, I’m glad to celebrate with you today. I extensively acknowledged your political activeness, brilliance, resourcefulness and your humanitarian service. Your successful accomplishments and outstanding performances in banking and…