Two Chelsea players are preparing a switch of nationality in time for next month’s international break. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka have been called up for Nigeria’s squad to face Zimbabwe and Rwanda in March – although we can’t see any evidence of that on the Nigeria Football Federation’s website or…
Thirteen passengers travelling along Bonny-Okrika waterways in Rivers State are missing following the hijacking of a boat by some suspected pirates. It was gathered that the boat conveying about 20 passengers was hijacked by the pirates on Thursday, February 6. Also, the Bonny Local Government Council had earlier announced that it rescued a total of…
The Lagos state police command has rearrested Olumide Ogunsanwo, the TikToker better known as Seaking. In December, Seaking was arrested and remanded by the magistrate court over alleged treason, cyberstalking, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The TikToker had shared a video on social media wherein he appeared to have insulted President…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has officially launched and inducted 10,000 youths into the Imole Youth Corps. The inauguration of the youths took place at a grand ceremony at the Freedom Park, Osogbo, the State capital. During the event, Adeleke, explained that the 10,000 youths were spread across the 332 political…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has observed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries thronging the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. The vice president attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and high-quality expertise within the country’s medical…
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North State Constituency I. The government extended its condolences to the Speaker and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, his family, and his constituents in a…
A United States district judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot access US Treasury payments data, limiting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to restricted oversight. Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly approved a temporary agreement allowing only two Musk associates, Tom Krause and Marko Elez, to have “read-only” access to certain Treasury records. The decision follows concerns…
The Rivers State Police Command is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the parents or guardians of a 14-year-old girl, Oluchi Chisom. She hails from Otu Ocha Village, Umuoba Anam, Aguleri, Anambra State, and was found wandering along NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A Good Samaritan brought her to the Ozuoba Police Station, where…
His Royal Majesty, Oba Idowu Basibo (Odoru V), the Alaperu of Iperu Remo, has reportedly joined his ancestors. The unsettling news broke on the evening of February 6, 2025, sending shockwaves throughout the community. According to local sources, the rumour of the king’s death has ignited deep-seated cultural fears among the indigenous people, primarily due…
Major General Chris Jemitola (Rtd), former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo and a distinguished military officer, has passed away. The General died after collapsing at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday morning. According to family sources, Jemitola was swiftly rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival….