GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Fregene, is dead. Fregeneās death news was confirmed by ex-international and close friend, Segun Odegbami, on Sunday. Odegbami said the Nigerian football legend died after a protected illness in the presence of his wife, Tina, and two of his children. āA few minutes ago, Peter…
A 23-year-old man identified as Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun who defrauded his victims on the internet by posing as an American-based female spiritualist with powers to cause jilted women and estranged wives to regain the affection of their men has been sentenced to one year imprisonment for internet fraud. Oluwaseun was convicted and jailed by Justice…
A release signed by the Chairman of Southeast council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Eze (Dr.) E.C Okeke, CFR (Eze Imo), His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nneameka Achebe (Leader), along side chairmen of Traditional councils in Enugu, Anambra, Abia and Ebonyi, the traditional rulers stated this: The Chairman Igbo-Leaders in Diaspora (Onye-isi Ndindu Ndigbo) RESOLUTION…
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has described former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, as a “disgruntled” individual. The presidency made this remark in response to a statement by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, who noted that Nigeriaās democracy was collapsing. Obi had made this assertion while commenting on the suspension of Rivers…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally spoken out on the contentious tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu. Atikuās statement comes on the heels of the National Economic Councilās (NEC) recommendation to withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill, which is currently before the National Assembly. In a statement released on Sunday, Atiku cited the…
The World Bank Group Finances has disclosed that the Nigerian government is still repaying $10.6billion in loans taken by former presidents. The loans totalling 69 were obtained during the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, the late Umaru Musa YarāAdua, and Goodluck Jonathan. The Debt Management Office (DMO) had in June 2024 reported that as…
The Federal Road Safety Corps on Saturday said four lives were lost in multiple road accidents that occurred in Ikeji-Arakeji, a town along the Ilesa/Akure expressway in Osun State. Also, 20 other commuters were said to have been injured in the accidents which involved three vehicles. In a 2-minute 5-second video recorded at the scene…
Controversial Nigerian singer Naira Marley has stirred reactions with his recent message to Muslim faithful observing Ramadan. Taking to social media, the Marlian Music boss called out those who were fasting yet still engaging in football betting. In a direct statement, he urged them to break their fast if they couldnāt refrain from gambling. āYou…
Three states ā Benue, Nasarawa and Ondo ā were locked in rage and protests, yesterday, over the killing of no fewer than 28 persons by herdsmen and bandits. A pregnant woman was among 20 persons killed during a farmers/herdersā clash that left scores wounded, houses, motorcycles, and a police operational vehicle set ablaze in Nasarawa…
Nigerian Army has renamed theIkeja Military Cantonment in honour of the late Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. The Cantonment is renamed āT. A. Lagbaja Cantonmentā. Present at the event is the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa and other service chiefs. Born…