The Niger state police command has arrested an 18-year-old student of the College of Health, Kwamba, Suleja, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping and demanding a N50 million ransom from his mother. The suspect, identified as Moses Amarks, reportedly conspired with friends to carry out the fake abduction in an attempt to extort money from…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has urged the North to rekindle its political partnership with the South-South region, adding that a strategic alliance is necessary to “save Nigeria.” El-Rufai made the remarks on Friday while visiting the family of the late elder statesman and Niger Delta advocate, Edwin Clark, who passed away on February…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that one of ENDSARS Organisers, Sarah Ibrahim has disclosed that Lagos state government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwoolu gave EndSARS victims the sum of N100 Million as compensation. EndSARS was a massive movement of youths that protested against police brutality in October 2020. It however ended unfortunately with the disruption…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a shocking incident occurred in South Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, on July 29, resulting in the death of 60-year-old Asgim Irianto. According to Assistant Police Commissioner Maria Marpaung, Irianto was allegedly killed by his 45-year-old neighbour, Parlindungan Siregar. The motive behind the attack was reportedly Siregar’s growing frustration with Irianto’s repeated…
A 16-year-old student of UBE Junior Secondary School, Oju Centre, Benue State, has been arrested in connection with the death of his teacher following a confrontation on Thursday. The student, identified as Friday Ogamude, allegedly attacked his 35-year-old teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, during a dispute reportedly related to a cap that had been confiscated by…
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The honour was bestowed on the distinguished writer at the first-ever Sharjah Festival of African Literature on 24 January 2025. The award was conferred by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, recognizing Soyinka’s extraordinary contributions to African literature and his impact as a global…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Tuesday, moved to the ancient Palace in Oyo town, nine months after his installation as the new traditional ruler. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has arrested a 32-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Richard, for allegedly defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter. The victim reportedly began discharging maggots following the abuse, prompting urgent intervention. Osun NSCDC, Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo disclosed that the suspect was detained on November 14, 2025, after his wife reported…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State. The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits. A…
French social media influencer Amine Mojito, whose real name is Ilan M., has been sentenced to prison for his viral syringe prank videos that caused widespread fear in France. The Paris Criminal Court handed down the verdict on Friday, October 3, sentencing the 27-year-old to 12 months in prison, six months in custody and six…
