Five months after gospel singer Timilehin Ajayi allegedly murdered and dismembered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, he has been sentenced to death. In January, GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that Mr Ajayi was arrested in Agwan Sarki Orozo, Nasarawa State, while attempting to dispose of the severed head of Ms Adaidu, a 24-year-old Youth Corps Member serving in…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, has playfully questioned wedding guest, Papaya Ex over her outfit at Priscilla’s traditional wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. Papaya Ex had worn a dress featuring Juma Jux’s photo on her chest and Priscilla’s picture on her waist region while spraying money on the bride. Priscilla jokingly asked,…
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and Donald Trump’s former advisor, said Wednesday he regretted some of his recent criticisms of the US president, after the pair’s public falling-out last week. “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far,” Musk wrote on his social media platform X. Musk’s…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas, and the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). It also announced zero per cent import duty for the products. Its National Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abdullahi Maiwada broke the news in a press…
In a grand ceremony at Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, amongst others on Thursday. Ooni Honours Oluremi Tinubu with Golden Statue, Others PUNCH reports that a 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a grand pavilion, and a monument on the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has demanded an investigation into the alleged burning of Ilesa High Court 2 building by suspected arsonists. Security sources said the building was razed down Sunday evening, raising suspicion of the involvement of arsonists. Checks by The PUNCH revealed that three judges are using different courtrooms within the premises of…
Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has officially received recognition from Guinness World Records for the longest chess marathon, after completing an astonishing 64-hour session in New York City’s Times Square. Onakoya achieved the feat alongside American chess player Shawn Martinez, with the marathon taking place between April 17…
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that officers were responsible for the death of a young man who jumped into a canal in Gowon Estate. According to the police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, eyewitnesses confirmed that the man was not chased or physically engaged by the police before the tragic incident occurred. At around…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the allegations surrounding his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa’s involvement in funding his campaign. Okowa, the former Delta State governor, was on Monday arrested over alleged misuse of funds estimated at N1.3 trillion derived…
Fuji singer Taye Currency’s performance at the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland has sparked intense controversy amongst social media users. The Fuji musician’s lyrics, “were la fi n wo were,” which translates to “we used insanity to cure insanity,” were deemed unbefitting for the royal occasion. Many Nigerians…
