A 26-year-old man, David Isaiah, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Ekiti State High Court for the murder of a commercial sex worker, Comfort James. Isaiah was found guilty on a three-count charge of conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder. The case was presided over by Justice Olalekan Olatawura. Delivering judgment on Monday, the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irosanga has passed away. The sad news was disseminated by actress Hilda Dukobo via her Instagram page as Nollywood lost one of it finest actor. Amid rumours of his demise, veteran actress, Hilda Dukobo took to her Instagram page to confirm his death while sharing a…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has argued that the notion of Sunday as a holy day is not rooted in scripture but instead stems from European cultural practices. Reacting to criticisms that followed his viral video calling for greater equity for Muslims in Nigeria’s official work week, Omokri dismissed claims that he was supporting a…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N47.96 trillion expenditure for the 2025 budget, marking a 36.8% increase from the 2024 estimate. The decision was made during the Council’s final meeting of 2024, held on Monday in the Council Chambers of the Statesl House, Abuja. Speaking to State House Correspondents, the Minister of Budget…
Chijioke Ihunwo, chairman of Obio Akpor Local Government Area (LGA), has removed former Governor Nyesom Wike’s name from the administrative block of the council secretariat. The development comes amidst the supremacy battle between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The two leaders have been at odds over the control of the political structures in the state….
There are no protesters in sight yet at the Ministry of Justice, Abuja for the support of human rights activist, Dele Farotimi over the legal battle between the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. The protesters were expected to converge at 7 AM on Tuesday morning at the ministry’s premises to rally support for the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public. NAFDAC, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, noted…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Mahdi Shehu, a prominent whistleblower and rights activist in Kaduna, over a controversial social media post alleging that France was influencing Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu to establish a French military base in the Northwestern region. Mr. Shehu’s post, which featured an old video falsely suggesting French dominance…
Irate youths have reportedly burnt down a Police Division in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. This is as a result of the death of a young man, who was allegedly tortured to death in police custody. Although the tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening, full details were still sketchy as of Sunday…
United Kingdom Conservative minister, Kemi Badenoch, has reiterated that she no longer identifies as Nigerian, despite her ancestry and upbringing in the country. During an appearance on GB News shared on TikTok on Tuesday, Badenoch clarified that her main identity is British and urged politicians to focus on domestic matters. Badenoch said, “Well, I think…