GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya (OON), the Emir of Ningi in Bauchi State, has passed away. The monarch died early Sunday morning in Kano, where he had been receiving medical care for age-related health issues. His passing marks the end of an era for the Ningi Emirate, where he…
Award-winning cinematography and music producer, ThankGod Omori popularly known as TG Omori, has revealed that he had a failed kidney transplant after his brother donated to him to improve his kidney-related ailment. Omori revealed this on Wednesday, shortly after disclosing that he was going through hell and that Nigerians should pray for him. He wrote,…
A young protester has joined the #EndBadGovernance protest, stating that her father can no longer afford to buy her biscuits and pay her school fees. In an interview with Vanguard News on August 2, 2024, the young girl explained why she decided to participate in the protest on its second day. She said, “I am…
Over 35 Muslims on their way to Samunaka in Kaduna State, to celebrate Maulud, died in a ghastly motor accident when the J5 bus conveying them had a head-on collision with an articulated vehicle near Samunaka, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Although the authorities were yet to react to the incident, one…
The federal government has listed four main reasons for raising the fees of the Nigerian international passport. The new fees are effective from September 1, 2024. It can be recalled that on Wednesday, the government through the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) raised the fee for a 32-page passport booklet with a 5-year validity from N35,000…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that popular crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from prison. Recall that the EFCC had on April 5 secured the conviction of self acclaimed mother of Lagos for mutilating naira notes. Okuneye was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on four counts bordering on naira…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the remand of whistleblower, Isaac Bristol Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on Tuesday, on a nine-count charge brought against him by the Inspector General of Police, on alleged money laundering, cybercrime, and unlawfully obtaining, retaining and…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida has denied endorsing military rule for the country. His media office in a statement signed by Mahmud Abdullahi said Babangida was committed to democratic rule and not military. The statement said: “Our attention has been drawn to a post on a parody account on X,…
Hackers have compromised the official Facebook page of the Kano State Hisbah Board, posting explicit photos and videos, causing public outrage. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has drawn widespread condemnation, with many expressing concern over the situation. Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, the Commander General of the Hisbah Board, confirmed the breach to journalists on Friday…
GISTSMATE MEDIA gathered that the Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, for three months following allegations of sexual harassment against a female student. A letter signed by the school’s registrar, Dr Acho Elendu, dated July 30, 2024 stated that Ndukwe would be investigated and…
