A police inspector, Lawal Ibrahim, has tragically passed away following a sexual encounter with his mistress at a hotel in Abuja. The incident occurred at Palasa Hotels in Gwagwalada, where the inspector had checked in with his mistress, Maryam Abba, who had traveled from Dutse, Jigawa State, to meet him. The hotel manager, identified as…
US President Donald Trump ordered a 75-day pause on enforcing a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US, as he floated an idea of partnering with the app’s Chinese owner. The executive order delayed implementation of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which took effect January 19 and would prohibit…
A middle-aged man, Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo who claims to be a pastor from Ughelli North LGA, Delta, and residing in Ibiono Ibom, for defiling his 12-year-old daughter (name withheld). The self-acclaimed pastor, who refused to mention the name of his Church during press interview laid the blame on the devil while being paraded along with…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Nigerians to participate in an online auction of luxury vehicles recovered from corrupt politicians and other criminal subjects in its concluded investigations. Citing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022, EFCC announced the auction on Monday and posted a list of the auctioneers, vehicles and…
Since the controversial crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye fled Nigeria in November after several failed attempts, he hasn’t ceased to comment on national issues, especially when it has to do with the EFCC. Recall that Bobrisky’s trouble-filled year began on 25 March 2024 when videos of him spraying naira notes at a high-profile event surfaced online….
The National Assembly is currently reviewing several bills proposing the creation of new states in Nigeria, as part of an ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. These proposals, submitted in 2024 by lawmakers and various interest groups, have either scaled the first or second readings and are awaiting further deliberation and possible approval. Presently, Nigeria…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies (telcos) to increase tariff. In a statement on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s director, public affairs, NCC said the approval was pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA) to regulate and…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation Service (PTS), Hon. (Dr.) Ibraheem Oladeji Salami–DIKKO, has reaffirmed Oyo State’s commitment to sustainable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in transportation. Dr. Dikko represented Oyo State Government at the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) launch in New Delhi, India, on May 5, 2024 showcasing the state’s…
A catastrophic petrol tanker explosion rocked Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State on Saturday morning, claiming over 70 lives and leaving many others with severe injuries. The incident occurred along the Dikko-Maje Road, opposite the Badeggi Filling Station, after a tanker crash triggered a massive fire. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with flames…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports President Bola Tinubu has appointed Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu as the Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC). Princess Audu, a seasoned entrepreneur and technology expert, has over a decade of experience in building successful ventures. She holds degrees in software engineering and business management from a top UK university….