Nigerian-born international singer, songwriter, and performer Kelvin Oveto, known by his stage name Ov Music, releases his highly anticipated EP titled “Everyday People (Highlife from Moscow).” With a passion for music ignited by his mother, Ov Music has tirelessly pursued his dream of becoming a world-famous artist. Before making his move to Europe, Ov Music…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Gombe State, has prohibited its staff members from trading cryptocurrency during work hours. This was contained in a viral circular dated September 18, 2024 signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular was obtained by PUNCH correspondent on Friday. Our…
The Lagos State government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that the 18 motorists apprehended for driving against traffic flow (one-way) undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation. The general manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Lagos. The statement was signed by…
A mechanic, Opeyemi Adebiyi, 28, on Thursday, appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N450,000 cash and car gear, belonging to a customer. Adebiyi pleaded not guilty to the four-count charge bordering on false pretense and stealing brought against him. The court’s Magistrate, Mr John Olorimoke, admitted the…
Allies of former President Goodluck Jonathan are lobbying opposition figures, including former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step down from the 2027 race in Jonathan’s favour. The move, according to sources, is part of a wider plan to build a formidable opposition front capable of unseating President Bola…
A pastor has gotten himself in trouble after he reportedly impregnated a married choir member. A video of him being disgraced has now surfaced online. The video shared on Tiktok revealed that the incident happened the Benin Republic. According to the post, the pastor had known the woman for a long time and was even…
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his net worth climb to $30.2 billion, according to the latest data tracked by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The figure reflects an increase of $2.25 billion year-to-date (8%), supported by gains in his cement, oil, and fertilizer businesses. The Bloomberg data also shows that Dangote’s wealth rose by…
A senior police officer, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola, has died while in active service in Ebonyi State. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday during a management meeting at the office of the Commissioner of Police in Abakaliki, the state capital. Until his sudden death, ACP Popoola was the…
Controversial activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has publicly declared support for Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, should be decide to join the 2027 Lagos governorship race. In an Instagram video, VDM explained that he believes Seyi represents a new generation of leadership in politics. He stated that he…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved major changes in the leadership of the Armed Forces, appointing new Service Chiefs in a decisive move aimed at strengthening national security architecture. According to a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare, the President named former Chief of Army Staff,…
