The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on Wednesday, which is investigating her conduct during last week’s plenary session. The female lawmaker had previously engaged in a heated exchange with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over seat allocation. Akpoti-Uduaghan also accused…
First HoldCo Plc has officially denied reports linking its chairman, Femi Otedola, to the recent N323.4bn block sale of its shares, clarifying the actual parties involved in the transaction. In a statement signed by the First HoldCo’s Company Secretary, Adewale Arogundade, on Friday, the company addressed rumours circulating in the print and digital media about…
The lifeless body of one Inspector Haruna Mohammed has been discovered in a hotel room in Ogun State. A woman, who arrived at Super G Royal Hotel, located at 11 Anthony Uzum Estate, Oyeyemi Akute, with the police officer at around 1:00 am on Saturday, February 15, 2025, is currently missing. According to a police…
Comrade Ojetola Babatunde Yussuf ‘Toyyem’, the treasurer of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest (Zone D) has urged students to look beyond merry as the world ushers into new year. In a press release from his office sighted by GISTSMATE MEDIA, Comr. Toyyem disclosed that he is writing the new year message with gladness….
No fewer than 27 political aides of Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State have been dismissed following their participation in the inauguration of the Bayelsa State chapter of a grassroots-based political movement, The NEW Associates. The affected aides were reportedly dismissed after attending the inauguration of the Bayelsa chapter of The NEW Associates and participating…
The Benue State Commissioner of Police, Emenari Ifeanyi, has said that two bandits who carried out the deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of the state were neutralised by security personnel stationed in the community. He stated this on Thursday while updating journalists on the Yelewata attack and efforts to further…
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The development followed cries by previous beneficiaries of the scheme who accused the government of neglect. The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner…
The Super Eagles have arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State, after their ordeal in Libya ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Super Eagles, who departed Nigeria on Sunday, had their flight unexpectedly diverted to a remote airport far from the match venue, resulting…
As the Deeper Life Bible Church holds its annual December Retreat and Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) from December 20th to 25th, 2024, Pastor William Kumuyi, General Superintendent of the church, shares his thoughts on the transformative potential of the retreat, the role of Christians in politics, and his vision for a better Nigeria. In…
Afrobeats artiste, Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid, has once again stoked the flames of his long-standing rivalry with fellow artiste, David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, sparking a fresh war of words on social media. The latest spat comes just months after the duo clashed on X (formerly Twitter), with Wizkid previously mocking Davido and Mavin Records boss,…