GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a South-Korean model and tv star, Kim Jong Suk, has passed away at the age of 29. The model passed away on Thursday, 4th of June and was buried two days later. Kim Jong Suk started his modeling career in 2014 and is famous for his charming appearance on a dating…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cleared the air on why he called the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, “my dear brother” after suffering backlash on social media. The former Anambra State Governor faced backlash in his congratulatory message to the traditional ruler. In a statement posted on X (formerly…
A Nigerian lady, simply identified as Abike, has reportedly dumped her boyfriend, Markiss Lulu, for not engaging in internet fraud (known as “Yahoo”) to meet her financial demands. The breakup, which Lulu detailed on his X handle, has drawn millions of impressions and a flurry of reactions, with many condemning the woman’s entitlement while others…
Professor Peller, born Moshood Abiola Peller in 1941 in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria, was one of Africa’s most famous magicians and illusionists. While growing up, he was nicknamed Moshood Olori Pupa (Moshood the Red-Headed Boy). He gained national and international fame in the 20th century for his unique magical performances that combined elements of illusion,…
The European-American University has disowned a purported honorary doctorate degree conferred on popular Hausa musician, Dauda Kahutu Rarara, describing it as fake. The musician was awarded the degree on Saturday at a ceremony held at Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, attended by dignitaries including the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda. The event organisers presented themselves…
Trucks belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited on Sunday began loading loading Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. Dangote Group posted videos showing loading of the product on its X handle on Sunday. The tweet attached to the videos read, “First set of trucks set…
Men of the Bayelsa State Vigilante Service on Monday arrested a suspected serial phone thief, identified simply as Francis, at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Yenagoa, the venue of Governor Douye Diri’s defection to the All Progressives Congress. The suspect, who reportedly confessed to travelling from Rivers State to take advantage of the large political…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly concealing cocaine on his body and inside his footwear. Onyekwere, 47, was arrested on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the arrival hall of the Lagos airport during the…
Life is a journey full of twists and turns; no one knows tomorrow except the Almighty God. The photographs above capture not just moments but destiny itself. Back in 2019, during one of the most defining moments in Oyo State politics, Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, former Governor of Oyo State, rallied support for Engr. Seyi…
The Military and other security agencies in Nigeria have launched a search for those calling for a coup in the country and trying to force an undemocratic change of government. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, during a joint press briefing by security chiefs on Tuesday,…
