GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Chief Benedict Akika, a People Democratic Party, PDP, Chieftain and an ally of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has been reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday by unknown gunmen. According to an update sighted on Westerndailynews Chief Benedict Akika, a Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party was said to be kidnapped at his…
The Kano State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Tajo Othman, who was recently in the news for returning N100 million excess fund to the state government, has revealed the reason behind his action. The commissioner while addressing newsmen in Kano on Friday said his action was influenced by the state governor’s “exemplary…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a Nollywood actor, Chris Bassey has revealed his transition to a career in plumbing in Canada. The film star, in an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze, the media personality, shared his decision to venture into construction, specifically plumbing. Bassey highlighted the financial benefits of his new profession, arguing that it…
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP), has taken a turn for the worse as a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which suspended the Ag. National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum has appointed Yayari Ahmed, the party’s Treasurer, as his replacement. This was contained in a statement signed by the PDP…
A widow, Amina Isah alongside her children and grandchildren numbering six were reported to have fallen sick and were rushed to the hospital after taking a pap at Egba in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The children are identified as; Benjamin, Piko, Esther, Hassan Emmanuel and one other. A source from the community…
Poland’s President Andrzej Duda said “very many” immigrants come to Europe expecting a free ride, in an interview aired Sunday on a US political affairs programme. The comment comes against a background of Warsaw’s accusations against Moscow that it has tried to smuggle thousands of people from Africa into Europe by flying them to Russia…
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Ltd, a Chinese firm, says it has agreed to release one of Nigeria’s seized presidential jets. A French court recently ordered the seizure of three presidential jets belonging to Nigeria over a contract dispute between the Chinese firm and Ogun state government. The court ruled that the firm should use…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sum of 49, 700. 00 US dollars allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for Sokoto State in the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after Osuobeni Akponimisingha,…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that death has rocked Nollywood again, with the death of Yoruba actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe. The actor died after battling with a chronic ailment. . Yusuf’s death was announced Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on Instagram. We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. We submit to God’s will. Thank you everyone!” She wrote. This…
A recent festival in Ile-Ife, Osun State, turned violent when Isese worshippers were attacked by suspected Muslims extremist, leaving six people injured. During a telephone conversation with Oba Alamo Obatala, a prominent Isese traditional worshipper in the town, media learned that the incident occurred on January 20, 2025, during a Obatala Festival. According to Oba…