The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at a former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he would “continue to contest as President on social media, but not as President of Nigeria.” Wike spoke on Thursday during the inauguration of newly constructed roads in the Mabushi District of…
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has debunked rumours suggesting she has retired from international football, as she described the claims as baseless. Oshoala disclosed this on Saturday while speaking with reporters in Morocco after Nigeria’s thrilling 3-2 victory over the host nation in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The six-time…
A jailbreak occurred at the Juvenile Correctional Centre, Oko Erin in Kwara State on April 19, with nine out of eleven inmates escaping. According to security expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident was reported at about 2200 hours by Joseph Issa, a staff member at the facility. Police responded quickly and visited the scene, where they…
The Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has Announced the Passing of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Awujale of Ijebuland. In a press release sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Governor Abiodun said Obs Adetona died at the age of 91. The press state reads: It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty,…
In a thrilling conclusion to the keenly contested Miss Universe 2024 competition, Nigeria’s representative Chidimma Adetshina has made history by emerging as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Miss Denmark – Victoria Kjaer Theilvig – emerged as winner of the contest. Theilvig takes over the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA officer was arrested over allegations of attempted robbery and shooting of a Bolt driver in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. A security expert, Zagazola Makama, said that the NDLEA officer…
Following a close shave with death, a 59-year-old businessman, Chijioke Nnanna Igbokwe, has undergone surgery, exploratory laparotomy, to let out 57 out of 81 pellets of cocaine stuck in his stomach after seven days of ingesting the illicit substance in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. NDLEA disclosed that its operatives arrested Igbokwe at the arrival hall of…
A Nigerian man, Sheidu Bashir, has claimed that the Qur’an didn’t prohibit plate licking (0r@l s*x). Reactions has trailed his post on facebook, while many clarified that though Quran doesn’t state that it’s a sin, but for the fact that Oral s3x could lead to contacting diseases, it’s against the teaching of Islam. “Anal s*x…
No fewer than nine people have been reportedly killed in another attack in Yelwa village of Heipang District, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State. According to The Nation, the attack took place around 10;00pm on Tuesday as the villagers retired to the bed. President Berom Youths Moulder-Association (BYM), Barr Dalyop Mwantiri, also alleged that the gunmen…
A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that a 35-year-old man, Paul Gyenger, be remanded in a corrections facility for allegedly calling Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue “a chronic womaniser” on social media. Mr Gyenger, who lives in Makurdi, was charged with cyberstalking and defamation of character. However, the chief magistrate, Kelvin Mbanongun, did…