GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, is dead. Her death was announced on Thursday by Nollywood director, Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram. “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight…
Hon. Prince Emmanuel Effiom “Rebreed”, the Governor of Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Cross River State Chapter has declared support for Governor Prince Bassey Otu Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar. PMAN support is coming amidst the call by opposition players calling for the sack of Hon. Ironbar over alleged massive corruption. Speaking…
Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, has charged newly promoted officers to the ranks of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chief Superintendent of Police, and Superintendents of Police, not to use their new status to collect money forcefully from members of the public. Rather, he reminded…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced new operational guidelines for agent banking across the country, capping daily cumulative transactions per agent at N1.2 million. The revised framework, released on Monday, also mandates all financial institutions to submit monthly reports on the activities of their Point-of-Sale agents to enhance oversight and service quality. The Circular…
At least five people have been reported dead, and several property, including two banks, were destroyed in a petrol tanker explosion that rocked Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The tragic incident occurred along Old Asaba-Lagos Road on Sunday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction and injuries, with property worth millions lost…
The recently conducted Local Government Elections in Rivers State have continued to raise a lot of controversies and reactions among Nigerians, groups and political parties. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, went on with the election despite widespread vehement opposition from notable Nigerians and stakeholders who believed it not only violates…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a N50billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) by detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Inyang Ekwo struck out the suit on Thursday while delivering…
Christmas Day is here! It’s that time of the year when people all over the globe come together to celebrate love, joy, and family. While each family may celebrate differently, there are some things you can expect to happen almost everywhere. Let’s dive into five exciting traditions that make a Nigerian Christmas special. 1. Traffic…
At least 12 miners were reportedly killed when unknown gunmen stormed a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred Tuesday night when the attackers stormed the site while the victims were engaged in mining activities and opened fire on them. However,…
The police in Anambra State have confirmed that 22 people lost their lives on Saturday during a stampede in Okija, a community in Ihiala Local Government Area. Tochukwu Ikenga, the police spokesperson in the state, shared the tragic update in a statement on Sunday morning. Residents had gathered to receive bags of rice donated by…
