GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular crossdresser, James Brown, has temporarily reverted to his male identity, citing financial struggles as the reason. The social media sensation took to his Instagram page on Friday to solicit help, revealing that his current challenges have forced him to pause his feminine lifestyle. In his post, James Brown stated, “Many…
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Comrade Asefon Sunday Dayo has lauded Mr President over allocation of N3.5 trillion to the education sector in the 2025 budget. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that security and defence, infrastructure, health and education were some of the sectors with high allocations in the N47.9tn…
Managing your money is more crucial than ever as 2025 approaches. Although Nigeria’s economy is unpredictable, you might go from barely making ends meet to actually flourishing by avoiding common financial mistakes. Here are eight financial mistakes to avoid in 2025. 1. Taking unnecessary loans Although taking out a loan can seem tempting, doing so…
The National Examinations Council, NECO, says its candidates would henceforth pay the sum of N50,000 as a fee for the reprinting of certificates. NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, Niger State. “The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review, he emphasised. The council further said requests for…
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…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has declared that no citizen of the state should go to bed hungry under his watch. Ododo made the declaration at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative Food Outreach Programme in Lokoja, the state capital, on Monday. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security, emphasizing…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has declared a lockdown on May 30, 2025, to remember Biafran heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the defunct Republic of Biafra. The group stated that the lockdown is an annual memorial and remembrance day for Biafra heroes and heroines. It disclosed that it has contacted…
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced that it successfully thwarted what it described as a “major coup plot” targeting junta leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, according to a report by the BBC on Tuesday. Burkina Faso’s Security Minister, Mahamadou Sana, disclosed in a televised address on Monday that both active and retired soldiers, allegedly working in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria National petroleum company (NNPC) has increased fuel prices in the country. The increase, which was made through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), now means residents in Lagos will pay N1,025 per litre, while those in Abuja will pay N1,060 per litre. This development comes after petrol prices…
Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator, has suggested that Afrobeats superstar Davido may one day aspire to become the future governor of Osun. Murray-Bruce, in a recent video message shared on X, pointed to Davido’s “strong political lineage” and “widespread influence” as key factors that could propel him into leadership. In the footage, the 69-year-old politician…