Tonye Patrick Cole, former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has slammed a N20 billion defamation suit against Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated October 8 and sighted by our correspondent, Mr Cole, through his lawyer, Jibrin Okutepa, accused…
Nigerian Fuji legend King Wasiu Ayinde, widely known as Kwam1 or K1 de Ultimate, has been thrown into mourning following the death of one of his wives, Alhaja Hafsat Anifowoshe. Reports confirm that Alhaja Hafsat passed away in the early hours of today after battling an undisclosed illness. She was 65 years old. In accordance…
Controversial singer Portable has revealed the story behind his mysterious Instagram name “Elizabeth Joyce”. In an interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos, Portable disclosed that the name is linked to his past before he gained fame in the music industry. According to Portable, he created his first Instagram account with the name “Elizabeth Joyce”…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy has announced the introduction of the Creative Economy Development Fund which is tailored to roll out loan opportunities for creatives. In a statement by Nneka Anibueze, Special Adviser to the minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa on Monday, the ministry invited eligible…
Uadiale Christiana Jacob, aka Christy Evan Osagie, a wanted convicted leader of an international human trafficking network has been arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The socialite whose network operates across the Middle Eastern countries with an operational base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that fire has gutted a filling station, Pinnacle Oil, belonging to Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Reports said the station was reportedly set ablaze by unknown arsornists on Friday. Sources hinted that the arsonists came in a Toyota Corolla car and carried out the operation. Meanwhile, the Enugu State Commissioner of…
Residents of Darajamal village in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State are reeling from a deadly attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, even as troops of Operation Hadin Kai swiftly responded and crushed the attackers. The assault occurred on Friday night when heavily armed insurgents stormed the remote community, opening…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to accept the position of running mate to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) intends to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. OYC’s National President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, made the call…
The Concern Nigerian Youths for Good Governance (CNYGG) is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to as a matter of urgency Sack Mele Kyari, the GCEO of NNPC before he rubbish the Renewed Hope administration led President Bola Tinubu. It is no longer news the level of hardship high cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…
Troops of the Nigerian Army intercepted a large cache of logistics supplies concealed in a trailer in Yobe State on Tuesday. In a statement shared by the Nigerian Army on Saturday, its Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, revealed that the consignment was reportedly billed for the Niger Republic, a move suggesting cross-border terrorist…