The ongoing Big Brother Naija Season 10 reality show suffered a temporary transmission break on Friday evening due to a power outage. MultiChoice Nigeria and Big Brother Nigeria, in a statement on Facebook, assured fans that the housemates were “safe and sound.” “We’re currently experiencing a temporary break in Big Brother Naija transmission due to…
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva is mourning the loss of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Silva confirmed the news in a post shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, paying tribute to her late brother with heartfelt words that reflected their close bond….
A Nigerian man has reportedly called off his wedding after visiting his fiancée’s home and witnessing her father doing household chores. The story, originally shared on social media by user @Rukksssst, has since sparked a major debate online. The man was reportedly disturbed to see his prospective father-in-law washing plates while his fiancée’s mother urged…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, lost Ayomikun Shina, her only son with actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Lute. The death of the 24-year-old son of 56-year-old Ogunmola was said to have died after he slipped in the bathroom with no one at home to assist him. The incident was confirmed by another Nollywood…
Nigerian singer Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has dropped a bombshell that goes beyond the petty gbas gbos over his renamed bus stop. The 74-year-old entertainer admitted that the whole drama around his bus stop being changed to “Baddo Bus Stop” almost pushed him into depression. “Life is a bitch, then we die,” Charly Boy…
Reality TV star and BBNaija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor generally known as Phyna, has lost access to her Instagram account with over 1.3 million followers. The account went down earlier today, sparking concern among fans. The disappearance of her account is coming barely 48 hours after she lost her younger sister, Ruth Otabor…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that TikTok influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, has issued a public apology on his Instagram story. The apology followed recent online controversies, including false kidnapping rumours and backlash over his comments on social media challenges. Peller, who has faced scrutiny for his outspoken online persona, addressed those he may have offended….
Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has revealed that she will use 250 bags of rice in her bid to cook what would become the world’s biggest pot of jollof rice. Baci, who set the global record for the longest cooking marathon in 2023, shared the details in a video uploaded on Instagram on Monday,…
Esther Raphael recently broke the internet when her adult content went viral and it was revealed she became a porn star as a university undergraduate, even when her parents thought she was serious with her studies on campus. It was also noted that Esther took a decision to become a porn star because Nigeria failed…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that media personality, Toke Makinwa, has announced the birth of her first child, a baby girl. Makinwa disclosed this in a statement shared on her Instagram page on Thursday, describing the experience as the happiest moment of her life. She wrote, “I”m a Mommy. This is the happiest I’ve ever been. “My…