Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is billed to depart Abuja on Friday, July 18, for Kano to console with the family of the late businessman, Aminu Dantata. The special adviser to the president on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga made this disclosure on X. Onanuga in a statement said, Tinubu will leave Abuja today for Kano…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Tacha is attempting to make history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the most makeovers in 24 hours. The record attempt will be the highlight of her three-day beauty festival, held from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the John Randle Centre for Yorùbá Culture & History. Tacha stated…
There was chaos at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, after a yet-to-be-identified female student attacked and bit a lecturer during a heated altercation. The incident, which occurred on campus, stemmed from an argument after the lecturer, identified as Dr. Chukwudi Michael, interrupted the student while she was recording a dance video in…
Gunmen, on Sunday, opened fire at a hall in Goult village, near South-East Avignon in France, venue of a wedding ceremony, killing the bride, injuring the groom, his sister and a 13-year-old child. AFP reports that an exchange of gunfire ensued, leading to the death of one of the suspected attackers, while the rest of…
Former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a petition before the Police Service Commission (PSC), accusing the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police and some officers of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and serial violations of the Police Act. In a letter dated September 8, El-Rufai urged the PSC to launch an immediate and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that veteran Nigerian actor, Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, is dead. The news was announced by Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Afod, via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. In an emotional post, Afod disclosed that the veteran actor died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The filmmaker described Baba…
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (retd), has said that what Nigeria needs to overcome its current challenges is citizens who embody discipline, loyalty, and resilience. Marwa made this statement on Saturday night in Abuja during the 38th-anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Military School Class of 1982, where he…
A young lady has caused a stir online after a video surfaced showing her tearing out lines from a page of her final year project work. The lines, which originally carried the acknowledgements, had her ex-boyfriend’s name boldly written as one of those she appreciated during her academic journey. The clip quickly circulated sparking conversations…
President Bola Tinubu has assured the people of North West, especially Katsina State, that his administration is committed to reclaiming ungoverned areas, particularly forests in the North West and across Nigeria, deploying advanced surveillance and technology to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. President Tinubu made the promise when he addressed the Katsina elders and leaders…
Jude okoye, former manager of the dissolved music duo P-Square, was on Wednesday arraigned on seven counts of money laundering. Mr Okoye was brought before the federal high court alongside his company, Northside music, involving allegations of laundering 1.38 billion naira, 1 million dollars, and 34,567.59 pounds. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused…