Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the cause of the violence recorded in Rivers State following the local government elections. “The governor is the architect of the violence in Rivers State,” he said during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday evening. https://x.com/channelstv/status/1843719495849795714?t=J1OldEicI65EXnVTveFI1Q&s=19 Regarding the burning…
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…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has reflected on his divorce from Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” In an interview with The Times, the 69-year-old billionaire admitted the separation was a deeply challenging experience but noted that he feels “more cheerful now.” The couple, who announced their split in May 2021 after…
Jimmy Odukoya, the senior pastor of the Fountain of Life church, says God instructed him not to cut his dreadlocks. In a recent sermon, the cleric, who succeeded his late father Taiwo Odukoya, recalled how he sought divine clarity about his appearance before resuming pastoral duties at the church. He said his sister had raised…
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s aide-de-camp collapsed, disrupting the State of Nation address in the parliament on Friday. The ADC, identified by Ghana Web as Colonel Isaac Amponsah, fell midway into Mr Akufo-Addo’s address before the Ghana parliament in a viral video. Before collapsing, Mr Amposah showed discomfort but could not help himself from falling to…
Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has inaugurated a full-size stadium and a 50-metre swimming pool at the Peaceville International Academy, located within the Redemption City of God, Ogun State. The cleric carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, alongside Folu, his wife. The unveiling ceremony also featured…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has been handed a 14-year sentence for internet fraud. The undergraduate, identified as Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, was convicted before the judge A. T. Mohammed during a federal high court sitting in Rivers state on Wednesday. Ekanem was arraigned by the Port Harcourt…
Senator Dave Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works, has been crowned 2024 Igbo Man of the Year by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a year marked by intense scrutiny and competition among Southeastern leaders, Umahi emerged as the standout figure, surpassing prominent names like former presidential candidate Peter Obi, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, and Deputy Speaker…
Following the uproar sparked by the death of 35 children during a stampede at a funfair in Ibadan, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has taken charge of investigations into the tragic incident. The stampede occurred when participants rushed to gain access to the venue of the event reportedly organised by the ex-queen of…
Activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has come under scrutiny after alleging that N180 million was stolen from his NGO account following a hack. Otse, in a video shared on Instagram on Friday, claimed the funds were diverted into an unknown account, leaving only N20 million behind. According to the activist, the stolen…