GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has married a fourth wife, Hiqma. The private ceremony, which was attended by close allies and family members, was held last Saturday in Abuja. Hafiza, Yahaya Bello’s third wife announced the marriage in one of her recent posts on Instagram. Sharing video from…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…
ontroversial Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has revealed that he is not an ex-convict following his recent release from prison. Recall that Bobrisky was released on Monday, August 5, 2024 after serving six months imprisonment for naira mutilation He made this known in an interview with Bae U Barbie on Saturday, where…
Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has publicly declared support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, should be decide to join the 2027 Lagos governorship race. In an Instagram video, VDM explained that he believes Seyi represents a new generation of leadership in politics. He stated that he…
Ekiti State police command has denied allegations that a suspect, Shittu Rasaq Adeola, was brutalised to death while being tortured by the command as false and misleading. Youths in the state are demanding justice for Adeola, alleging that he died during interrogation in police custody. “We are calling on @EkitiPoliceNG @ekitistate.gov.ng to investigate this matter…
The Federal Government has engaged the World Bank for a fresh $300m loan to strengthen Nigeria’s health security infrastructure. Information obtained from the World Bank showed that the loan, which is under consideration, will be implemented by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control with the Federal Ministry of Finance acting as borrower on behalf of…
Joshua Bamiloye, son of renowned Nigerian evangelists Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, has reacted after former Anambra state governor Peter Obi made recent remarks regarding church vigils. Obi’s comments, made on the Honest Bunch Podcast, have stirred significant debate online, with many questioning his perspective on the role of religious gatherings in Nigeria’s productivity. During the…
At least six persons – two male and four female adults – on Friday died in a road accident along the Lagos – Ibadan expressway. It was gathered that three others were injured in the accident which occurred at about 7:40am at Verony, Ogere, on the highway. The crash involved one ash Toyota Sienna marked…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), in partnership with the Agriculture and Food Production Initiative (AFPI), are making a significant impact in rural communities by training young individuals in modern rice seed production techniques. The community-focused initiative is designed to empower youths with the knowledge and skills…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Nigeria’s security agencies for their recent successes in the fight against terrorism, following the arrest of two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group. The arrests were disclosed last Saturday by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who described the operation as a “high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism…