Researchers from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark have discovered that individuals who are underweight face nearly a threefold higher risk of dying compared with those who are overweight or even moderately obese, challenging long-held beliefs about body weight and health. A large Danish study has found that being slightly overweight—or even mildly obese—may not shorten…
The Convener of the Ife Book and Arts Festival and Curator of the Booksfeast Collective, Ayodele Ademiluyi, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and several senior government officials over funds raised during Mrs Tinubu’s 65th birthday celebration for the completion of the abandoned National Library headquarters in Abuja. GISTSMATE…
Former Super Eagles player, Victor Ezeji, has been arrested by operatives of the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) over alleged fraud involving the issuance of dud cheques worth N39.8 million and alleged threats to life. Ezeji and his wife, Mrs. Celestina Onyemaeche Ezeji, were reportedly on the run since July 2025 after allegedly purchasing…
Bandits, on Tuesday, launched a deadly attack on some villages in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing a pregnant woman and others. Residents said the attackers abducted eight people and left several others injured. They said the bandits, who arrived in large numbers on motorcycles, stormed Motokun and Egboro communities, shooting sporadically and…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old Almajiri teacher, Lawal Nasiru, for allegedly assaulting one of his pupils in the Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as 11-year-old Sa’id Sani, was reportedly tied with a heavy rope and beaten with a stick and thick cable, leaving him with multiple…
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…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, on Tuesday announced the death of her mother. The actress shared the sad news on Instagram with a candlelight image against a broken heart background, captioned: “R.I.P Mum.” The announcement drew a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry. Actress…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it will on Friday arraign a leader of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Shamsideen Adio, known as Shameleon, on Friday over the alleged killing of a dispatch rider in Lagos Island. Adio, 55, was arrested after he allegedly descended on the victim during a…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed circulating images suggesting he recently met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu “MC Oluomo” Akinsanya, describing them as fake. In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday titled “Clarification on…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that dormer Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Solomon Ewuga, has died at the age of 70. Ewuga, who was also Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a senator who represented Nasarawa North in the 7th National Assembly, died on Tuesday. His demise was announced by family sources, and…