A member of the United States House of Representatives, Riley Moore, said on Sunday that he had concluded a “very productive” visit to Nigeria, sharing the update in a post on his X account. “I came to Nigeria in the name of the Lord and on behalf of the American people,” Moore wrote. Announcing the…
The Labour Party’s leadership crisis took a decisive turn on Friday as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Julius Abure’s case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming he is no longer the party’s National Chairman. In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, the court struck out Abure’s suit for want of jurisdiction, echoing the Supreme…
Who is Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji I, Bashorun Abdullahi Adekunle Oladeji, Affectionately known as Omo BAO, was born on January 22, 1973, to Alhaji (Chief) Bello Adeleke Onaolapo Oladeji and Alhaja Suliat Mojisola Oladeji (née Adesina). His father, fondly referred to as Baba BAO, was an accomplished and a renowned Principal of Secondary school, the former…
A lawyer and member of the coalition, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Friday said that the African Democratic Congress has established itself as the opposition voice in the country. Okonkwo said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) only exist on paper as their leaders either support the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Paul Okoye, better known by his stage name Rudeboy, has announced the separation of the singing duo PSquare for the second time. In an interview with City FM Lagos on Thursday, Rudeboy narrated the circumstances leading to the breakup, offering a glimpse into the internal conflicts in the group. The twins, Paul and Peter Okoye,…
Leader of Niger’s ruling junta, Abdourahamane Tiani, has been officially sworn in as transitional president for five years under a newly established charter. Tiani, a former presidential guard commander who led the 2023 coup, was also elevated to the highest military rank of army general. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that following his inauguration, he signed a…
The National Assembly has commenced deliberations on far-reaching constitutional amendments that could see the creation of 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas across the country. Barau’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the opening of a two-day joint…
Olanrewaju Omiyinka, the Nigerian actor popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison. Yomi Fabiyi, another actor and a friend of Baba Ijesha, broke the news on Instagram, revealing that he regained his freedom on Friday. Fabiyi added that his colleague was released after an appeal court overturned his conviction for the…
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…
A porn star has plunged to her death from a Brazilian hotel balcony after she invited two men to take part in a filmed threesome. Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, known online as Anna Polly, was found lifeless in a courtyard at an aparthotel in Nova Iguacu, roughly 25 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro. The…