Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre on Sunday. Kanu was recently sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho after he was found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism offences. The charges related to his secessionist…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the State government of Kano has ordered 4,000 public servants in the state civil service to proceed on compulsory retirement This is following the end of the 5-year service extension policy. This policy, introduced by the previous administration under Dr. Abdullah Umar Ganduje, allowed workers to extend their service beyond the…
Nigerian students are known for their entrepreneurial spirit. And many are finding creative side hustles to make money while studying. With rising living expenses and tuition fees, side hustles have become more popular, allowing students to earn extra income and develop skills that will benefit them in the future. If you’re a Nigerian student looking…
Dr. Toyin Tofade made history as the first Black female president of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) in July 2022. Tofade, since assuming office, has spearheaded transformative initiatives, strengthening the college’s future. Toyin Tofade: Transformative Leadership at ACPHS Under her leadership, ACPHS launched a bold new strategic plan and introduced ACPHS Online…
The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remain unknown amid speculations about his possible return to Port Harcourt. Arise Television correspondent in Rivers State, Friday Olokor, who gave an update on the situation during the Morning Show programme, said the state remains calm despite political tensions. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the Sole Administrator of…
A former adult film actress, “Riley Reid”, is currently happily married and want all her past videos to be deleted online. The ex-adult actress mentioned that she would like all her content to be deleted from the internet because she regrets her past and wants to regain her dignity and respect. She left everything behind…
Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has responded strongly to critics calling for his resignation following challenges during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking during a meeting with key stakeholders, including chief external examiners and civil society organizations in Abuja, Oloyede dismissed the calls for his resignation,…
Several property worth millions of naira was destroyed on Saturday, in a fire that gutted a two-storey building at number 21, Oduntan Street, Mushin area of Lagos State. The affected building comprises of two units of 3-bedroom flats. The second floor of tte building was gutted by fire that reportedly started from the front flat…
A policeman has come under fire on social media for lacing the shoe of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a viral video, Ganduje was standing, while the yet-to-be-identified police officer went on bended knees to knot the former’s shoelaces. The video which surfaced online on Monday has got…
The Nigerian Army High Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of 17 gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injury during the Niger terrorist attack. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia…