A powerful explosion shook the city of Jos on Tuesday morning, sending shockwaves through surrounding communities. Eyewitnesses reported that the blast occurred around 10:30 am near the densely populated Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The extent of…
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has responded to a viral video showing three suspected kidnappers, stating that an investigation is underway to determine the facts, locate the individuals involved, and take appropriate action. An X user, Oguntoye Opeyemi, who tweets as #Equityoyo, “JUST IN: Three kidnappers caught in Victory Estate Ago…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years from now. Onyejeocha said this on Thursday in Umuahia while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia. She said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to his promise to…
Pep Guardiola may have a new ‘hateful eight’ after details of Manchester City’s legal battle with the Premier League were released. Following the conclusion of the hearing into Associated Party Transaction rules – regulations introduced in late 2021 following Newcastle United’s takeover and tightened in 2023 – the report has named clubs that submitted evidence…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has condemned the fuel pump price increase by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, noting that a registered private company should not dictate fuel prices for Nigerians. GISTSMATE MEDIA earlier reported that the NNPC raised the retail price of petrol to N1,030 from N897 per…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has withdrawn the arrest warrant against Ezekiel Onyedikachukwu, the former manager of gospel musician Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye issued a bench warrant against Onyedikachukwu last week after the EFCC filed an ex parte motion seeking to compel the music producer’s appearance in court to answer to alleged…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a 40-year-old woman set herself on fire after her husband divorced her in Guri LGA, Jigawa, according to the police. A police spokesman in Jigawa, Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Mr. Shiisu stated that the woman lived in Garin Mallam village. “On Thursday at…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the controversial local government election currently taking place across the state. The buildup to the Saturday election was marked by rising tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Trouble began after a recent Court of Appeal judgment…
The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, Hashim Abioye, has claimed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested staff of the commission who are on election duty across the state. Abioye made the claim in a statement issued via the commission’s official X page on Saturday. While commending the electorates for…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates. The former presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party was received by Obasanjo’s ally,…