A 25-year-old woman, Zainab Musa, on Wednesday, returned the N100,000 bride price she received from her husband, Musa Sani, in exchange for a divorce at Rigasa Shari’a Court, Kaduna. The woman had earlier prayed that the court should dissolve her two-year-old marriage through the Khul’i (redemption), an Islamic ruling that gives a woman the right…
Social media users have continued to react to a trending video of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, slapping a pastor who came to preach at his bar. Tribune Online reports that in the viral Instagram live video, the ‘Zazu’ singer accused the pastor of driving away customers from his bar. Angered…
The Chairman House Committee on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Chief Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Felicitates Barrister Ayodele Adekanbi, the Director-General of Oyo State Agency for Persons with Disabilities on his birthday occasion In her statement made available by her media team,…
In a world where social media reigns supreme, a new index has emerged to measure the digital pulse of nations. The Social Media Engagement Index has crowned China as the undisputed champion, with a score of 97.9. The country’s remarkable online presence is fueled by its massive user base, lightning-fast mobile internet speeds, and an…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Nollywood actor, Chris Bassey has revealed his transition to a career in plumbing in Canada. The film star, in an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze, the media personality, shared his decision to venture into construction, specifically plumbing. Bassey highlighted the financial benefits of his new profession, arguing that it…
A woman, Diana, has dragged her husband, Peter before Grade A Customary Court, Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that an end be brought to their union on the grounds of irresponsibility, no love and domestic violence by the latter. Diana begged for custody of their children while she prayed the court to make her husband…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Rich Homie Quan, a platinum-selling rapper from Atlanta, USA, is dead RHQ died Thursday in his Atlanta home, according to his family and a rep for the Fulton County morgue. Rich Homie Quan’s family tells TMZ Hip Hop they are shattered and heartbroken by his sudden death. No cause of death…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Aremu Afolayan, the Nigerian actor, regrets not getting involved in “Yahoo Yahoo”. “Yahoo Yahoo” is a colloquialism commonly used in Nigeria. Its prevalence among young people has become a pressing national issue. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aremu said people had been trying to get him into becoming a “Yahoo…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Nigerian actress, Kehinde Bankole has revealed the only condition she would accept a nude role in a movie. During a recent podcast appearance, Bankole was asked whether she would be willing to perform nude scenes on screen. In response, the actress said she believes nudity and explicit scenes are not always…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth wife, Olori Folashade, have welcomed their first child, a boy. Taking to social media on Tuesday, the Ooni posted a picture of him and the new mother, with the caption, “To God be the glory, great things he has done. “Hearty congratulations to the entire…