Music star Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr. P from the defunct P-Square duo, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Victor Osimhen is signed by Chelsea FC. Okoye took to X to update fans on his behind-the-scenes efforts with former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi to secure the in-demand striker’s signature during the 2024 summer transfer…
A 10-year-old boy has died after being beaten to death in front of the entire school by his headteacher. Year 6 pupil Khyalmat Khan was struck repeatedly with a rod by headmaster Waqar Ahmed in a private school in northern Pakistan yesterday – and succumbed to his injuries in hospital only a few hours later….
President Bola Tinubu snubbed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, on Saturday during the inauguration ceremony of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. The inauguration event of the completed phase 1, section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway in the commercial city, was attended by several dignitaries, including former Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Babagana…
The Katsina State Government on Saturday called for the cancellation of the English language examination recently conducted by the West African Examination Council. The call followed an incident that led to the commencement of the examination several hours behind the scheduled time nationwide on Wednesday. The position of the state was announced in Katsina by…
The Kano State Government has announced N1m support each to the families of 22 young athletes who lost their lives in a fatal motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The announcement was made on Saturday by the state deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, during a condolence visit to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win the Unity Cup. Moses Simona and Samuel Chukwueze scored in each half as both teams played a 2-2 stalemate to take the match to penalty shootout. The 2025 Unity Cup, which was held from May 27 to…
The Federal Government has revealed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is being deployed to identify poor and vulnerable Nigerians, particularly in rural areas, for inclusion in its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, made the disclosure during an interview on Arise News. According to the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governors of Kaduna and Rivers States Nasir El-Rufai and Rotimi Amaechi, as well as other opposition figures involved in the coalition against President Bola Tinubu, have reiterated their resolve to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in 2027. The trio spoke separately during a public lecture…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa has tied the knot with his fourth wife, Asmau Moriki, in a private ceremony in Kano. This latest union marks a new chapter in the footballer’s personal life, following years of media attention surrounding his past relationships. Musa first got married to Jamila in 2013, and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele. The charges, filed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, allege that Emefiele unlawfully acquired a housing estate comprising 753 units, and allegedly stole and controlled billions…