Popular Nigerian singer, Afeez Adesina well known as Destiny Boy has reportedly passed away. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that he died aged 22. The reports of his death started trending online on Sunday, 18 of January, 2026. Though the cause of his death cannot be verified, unconfirmed reports alleged that the artist died at a traditional…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a criminal charge against Mike Ozekhome, SAN, over allegations bordering on fraud in relation to a London property. The ICPC, in a three-count charge filed by its lawyer, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, head, High Profile Prosecution Department at the Abuja High Court, accused Mr Ozekhome…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects over the gruesome murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano, on Saturday, linking the suspects to an earlier killing of two women in Tudun Yola area of the commercial city. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police…
A new development has surfaced within the Atiku Haske Organisation (AHO), which is associated with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. The organisation has announced the expulsion of Abba Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President’s son, due to alleged attempts to influence the group’s political direction. The announcement was made public by Hon. Mai Nagge Musa…
A commercial vehicle driver, Kazeem Ayegbo, has been arrested following the discovery of suspected human parts in his vehicle during routine stop-and-search along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Guru Maharaji Village. Oyo State Police Command spokesman, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade disclosed this in a Saturday statement. Ayanlade said operatives of the Federal Highway Patrol intercepted the commercial…
Arrangements are in top gear for the marriage ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The invitation card for the event, which has circulated widely on social media, was sighted by our correspondent on Saturday. According to the invitation, which has the minister’s picture, the weddings will hold at…
Gunmen have reportedly killed a police officer and kidnapped a Chinese expatriate principal at Aqua Triton Company in the Ogunmakin Area of Ibadan, Oyo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement, on Saturday, in Ibadan. Ayanlade said the gunmen stormed the facility in a commando-style operation and killed…
Burial arrangements earlier announced for late gospel singer and worship leader, Bunmi Akinnaanu, popularly known as Omije Ojumi, have been cancelled. The family announced the cancellation on Saturday through a video statement on Instagram shared by a close colleague and friend of the deceased, Lanre Alewilese. “This is to inform you that all plans and…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has described the impeachment notice issued to him by the Rivers State House of Assembly as a love letter. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the assembly recently issued an impeachment notice to the governor and his deputy, Ngozi Odu following alleged gross misconduct by the Fubara’s administration. Despite an interim order…
Tension has continued to envelope the oil communities of Ekid ethnic nationality of Akwa Ibom State following the arrest and prosecution of one of Governor Umo Eno’s fiercest critics, Princess God’sown Udoito, a radical land and environmental rights advocate. According to LEADERSHIP, Lady Udoito was arrested on Wednesday on the orders of the State government…
