A violent clash between residents over a gold mining site has claimed one life in Garin Katta community, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The crisis, which broke out on Saturday after a misunderstanding among miners, escalated on Sunday when relatives of the deceased reportedly launched a reprisal attack. The confrontation led to the…
Funke Akindele has been named the highest-grossing lead actress of 2024, thanks to her film âEverybody Loves Jenifa,â which raked in N1.125 billion at the box office. In an Instagram post on Monday, FilmOne Entertainment, the prestigious movie distribution company in West Africa, celebrated the top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood lead and supporting actresses of 2024….
Gospel artist and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey has warned his followers against turning their passion into “unholy obsession.” Bassey stated that not recognising him or other young servants of God does not make anyone less of a Christian. He also clarified that not participating in his midnight âHallelujah Challengeâ, does not make someone less of a…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, to disregard the national assemblyâs directive barring her from resuming legislative duties. BACKGROUND Akpoti-Uduaghan had, in a letter dated August 28, notified the clerk of the national assembly of her intention to resume on September 4, which, according to her, marked the…
The Federal Government has introduced the National Health Programs for youths across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. A statement by the presidentâs spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, also called for applications from persons aged between 25 and 35. âThe Tinubu administration is requesting applications from young Nigerians to enrol in the National Health…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land title of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretariat in Abuja over two decades of unpaid ground rent. A letter dated March 13, 2025, signed by Chijioke Nwankwoeze, Director of Land Administration, officially notified the opposition party of the revocation. The document,…
Controversial social media influencer Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has alleged there were plans to drag her to a psychiatric hospital. She claimed that some individuals plan to take her to a psychiatric hospital, which she doesnât think is justified. Mandy Kiss insisted sheâs mentally stable and only creates content to earn a…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that armed bandits have reportedly killed a vigilante leader and abducted seven people in separate attacks on communities in Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas of Niger State. Sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter that the attacks occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, in Dukku and Shafini villages. According to sources…
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has celebrated wife Chiomaâs 30th birthday with a grand gesture, throwing her a surprise party in Atlanta. The music star gifted her a brand new G-wagon AMG G63 with a $10,000 cash from the car dealer. Chioma, who was visibly touched by the lavish gift, broke down in tears. This isnât the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, a.k.a âYoung Billionaire,â for cheating by impersonation and money laundering. The commission in a statement on Wednesday night, January 8, 2025, said Nkwocha was jailed on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Nkwocha was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the…