GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Alhaji Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Kudun Gatawa of Gatawa District in Sokoto State, has reportedly died while in captivity. His death was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon by one of his sons, who stated that the family had been notified of his passing. The monarch had been abducted approximately a month ago…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, lost Ayomikun Shina, her only son with actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Lute. The death of the 24-year-old son of 56-year-old Ogunmola was said to have died after he slipped in the bathroom with no one at home to assist him. The incident was confirmed by another Nollywood…
An angry mob in Dansadau town, Maru local government area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday, attacked a member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Kabiru Mikailu, over allegations of poor representation and neglect of his constituents. Hon. Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency, was reportedly assaulted by irate residents when he accompanied Governor Dauda…
A 21-year-old woman is now in custody of the Delta State Police Command for allegedly killing her 34-year-old partner who she was cohabiting with since age 17 despite not being married to him. Spokesperson for the command, Bright Edafe, in a post on X, on Wednesday, stated that the SSS 2 dropout, before stabbing her…
The Defence Headquarters said investigations are actively underway into allegations of banditry sponsorship in the North-West region. The DHQ’s Director of Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Abuja, affirming that relevant agencies tasked with such responsibilities were diligently investigating the matter. The development comes on the…
The Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, has refuted allegations of being involved in an illicit affair with a married woman. Earlier on Friday, the Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed Sankara’s arrest and detention in an uncompleted building, alongside a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr Abba Sufi, stated that Sankara…
Controversial Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has stirred public attention once again as he revisits the mysterious death of singer Mohbad, nearly two years after the tragic incident. Taking to Instagram, the outspoken activist declared that Mohbad has yet to receive justice, vowing to expose new details that could shed more light on the late…
The Federal Government through the Ministry of Information has stated that there is no Genocide against Christians in Nigeria. This development is coming after Popular US Comedian, Bill Maher, commented about the killing of Christians and Burning of Churches majorly in Northern Nigeria. However, In a statement made available to POLITICS NIGERIA on Sunday, signed…
Ace Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new Spotify record for the biggest streams by any song. The superstar’s recently released album titled “Morayo” has claimed the number 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Chart, with all his tracks dominating the charts to positions. One of his singles from…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday exchanged warm pleasantries with Pope Leo XIV during the official Mass marking the inauguration of the new pontificate in Vatican City. The brief but symbolic moment took place as President Tinubu joined world leaders, diplomats, and religious dignitaries in Rome to witness the formal installation of the new head…