A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, has said that the sudden penchant for criticism of President Bola Tinubu administration by Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, was as a result of rejection of the latter by the former. Fayose, in a statement personally signed by him on Sunday, was reacting to a recent comment…
Petroleum product marketers and retailers are trading blame as the premium motor spirit pump price nears N1,000 per litre in Nigeria. On Monday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited retail outlets across the country increased fuel prices. In Abuja, Nasarawa, and Kogi states, the NNPCL petrol pump price jumped by N65 per litre to N955…
The planned formal declaration of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s former governorship candidate in Lagos, into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Saturday was marred by violence and heavy security presence. Suspected thugs, reportedly acting with the support of security operatives, stormed the second venue secured for the event in Alimosho, dispersing Rhodes-Vivour’s supporters. His…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria booked their place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco after a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa, sealed by a late goal from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the match seemingly heading for extra time, Alozie launched a long ball into the South African…
Another commotion erupted at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos on Monday, as the access road from the local to international wing of the Lagos airport was blocked by physically challenged individuals. The traffic disruption took hours, causing untold pain to travellers, some of whom resolved to trek as there were no vehicles in sight…
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, has described former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, as a “disgruntled” individual. The presidency made this remark in response to a statement by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, who noted that Nigeria’s democracy was collapsing. Obi had made this assertion while commenting on the suspension of Rivers…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says he will disclose his preferred successor in January 2026. Makinde spoke on Monday during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, which took place at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The lecture titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’,…
VeryDarkMan, the controversial activist, has fired back at social media celebrity Bobrisky after receiving a N1 billion lawsuit threat for alleged defamation. Earlier on Sunday, Bobrisky’s legal team shared a document accusing VeryDarkMan of releasing an AI-generated recording to damage her reputation. They demanded a retraction and apology within 24 hours. Reacting to the letter…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he termed a successful, peaceful, and largely hitch-free governorship election in Edo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his…
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has revealed that her 2021 leaked sex tape was circulated as part of a bet, describing the experience as one of the most painful moments of her life. The Afrobeats star also disclosed that she has remained celibate for the past three years. The…
