Thursday he was “very disappointed” by Elon Musk’s criticism of his policy mega-bill, adding he didn’t know if his friendship with his billionaire former advisor would survive. In an extraordinary rant in the Oval Office as visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sat mutely beside him, Trump unloaded on SpaceX and Tesla boss Musk in his…
A 45-year-old man suspected to be involved in the killing of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa has reportedly fallen off a moving vehicle and died. This was announced by the spokesman of the NSCDC command, ASC Badaruddeen Tijjani on Saturday in Dutse. The officer was killed by suspected hoodlums at…
Fayose congratulates PDP New National Chairman, urges him to unite party Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has congratulated the new Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman. Fayose, who urged the new national chairman to urgently bring peace and unity to the party, said there was no better…
Akon, the internationally renowned R&B singer and producer, is facing a significant legal and financial crisis after his wife filed for divorce following 29 years of marriage. The news has shocked fans globally, particularly after court documents revealed that the singer, known for hits like “Smack That” and “Locked Up,” allegedly only has $10,000 in…
Nigerian TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, reportedly earned approximately $71,500 during a single live stream session, setting a record for African creators on the platform. The 20-year-old influencer is said to have received around 11 million virtual coins in viewer gifts during a TikTok live event. After the platform’s commission, his payout…
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday granted Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a ₦50m bail after she pleaded not guilty for alleged defamation. The female lawmaker was granted bail with one surety, who must have a landed property in Abuja and must be a responsible resident of the…
The Rivers State Police Command has prevailed over a five-man gang responsible for car snatching and burglary in the Ada-George, Iwofe, and Ogbogoro areas of Port Harcourt. Other locations of their operation are Egbelu, Diobu, D-line, GRA II, and Borikiri. The gang has been responsible for snatching, at gunpoint, over 10 cars in the past…
As the leadership of the Northern Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance (NYIPGG), we are compelled to issue this statement considering its importance to the Northern populace, which has been engrossed in the distortion of realities by ill-motivated politicians who see all avenues as an opportunity for their political adventure. Islamic teachings have revealed…
Popular Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy, has challenged content creator turned singer, Oluwadolarz, over his recent claims. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Oluwadolarz, in an Instagram post on Sunday, disclosed that an unnamed gay music executive requested sex from him as a condition to promote his songs. “You will promote my songs. Endorse my music. Help…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 18.02 percent in September 2025. The NBS announced the increase in its consumer price index (CPI) report on Wednesday. The latest rate is the lowest in three years as 2022 (in June) was the last time the country’s headline inflation hit…
