Uche Okirie, a UK-based Nigerian student, was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday by a Congolese suspect, a report by the Norfolk police has confirmed. Colleagues of Mr Okirie told Peoples Gazette they had identified him but were struggling to reach his family in Nigeria. The Norfolk police also appealed to UK…
The six South-West Governors have arrived at the Lagos House, Ikeja, for a crucial zonal meeting to discuss the growth and development of the region. The South-West Governors Forum meeting being hosted by its Chairman and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is attended by Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Biodun Oyebaniji (Ekiti), Dapo…
Members of family of a retired judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, have raised alarm over her murder in her Asaba home, Delta State, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. It was learnt that the remains of the retired Judge were found with her legs, hands bound early Monday morning by her family members. Also, her home was…
A civil servant in Kuwait was recently sentenced to five years imprisonment after he received salaries for 10 years without actually doing any work, the country’s media reported. In one of the strongest sentences issued in recent years against salary fraud within the Kuwaiti public sector, the Arab state’s court of cassation sentenced the civil…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria National petroleum company (NNPC) has increased fuel prices in the country. The increase, which was made through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), now means residents in Lagos will pay N1,025 per litre, while those in Abuja will pay N1,060 per litre. This development comes after petrol prices…
Controversial critic, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, on Thursday, met with the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, following allegations that raised serious concerns about the integrity of prison administration in Lagos State. Meanwhile, Tunji-Ojo has ordered the suspension of several officers in charge of the Maximum and Minimum Custodial Centres in Kirikiri, Lagos and…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has responded to the comments made against him by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister and former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. Wike had accused Adeyanju of being jobless, recalling that the Kogi-born activist had approached him to support his (Adeyanju) ambition to emerge as the Peoples…
The 17th Headies Awards, held on Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated outstanding achievements across the Nigerian and African music scene. Among the early winners, Zerry DL claimed the Rookie of the Year award, while Davido was named Digital Artist of the Year. Rema took home Afrobeats Album of the Year for his project HEIS, and…
Chairman of the Presidential Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed as fake news a report claiming that the Federal Government has halted the issuance of implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s new tax laws. Oyedele made the reaction on X on Thursday, responding to a lengthy report which alleged that uncertainty over the final versions of…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the media office of the former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has raised the alarm over the moves by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest the ex-governor. In a statement made sighted on Wednesday, the office’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, noted that the operatives “are…
