GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the deputy governor of Akwa Ibom State, Akon Eyakenyi has lost her daughter. It was gathered that Blessing dies from complications of childbirth at a Port Harcourt hospital in Rivers State. The deceased was said to have gotten married about seven months ago. According to Leadership, government officials, politicians and associates…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released important dates and guidelines for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the sale of UTME forms will commence on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. For Direct Entry (DE) candidates, the sale of application…
The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning grandiose celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the State rules and regulations. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, many broadcast stations have been airing adverts and promotions…
US President Donald Trump once again hinted at the idea of serving a third term, saying he was “not 100 percent sure” he was barred from doing so under the Constitution, which forbids it. Trump has repeatedly alluded to the possibility that he might go beyond the current two-term limit for US presidents — but…
The Federal Government said it generated about N2.4 billion in 2024 from marriage contracts via its marriage registry at the Ministry of Interior. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a media interface. According to him, the ministry also generated over N3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications, saying overall,…
Controversial Nigerian singer, Olalomi Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable is set to release another song titled ‘Ganusi’. Ganusi has turned a popular slang after Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate made the comment ahead of the Fidau prayer held in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Halimah Anifowoshe….
Funke Akindele has been named the highest-grossing lead actress of 2024, thanks to her film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,‘ 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….
Nigerian comedian Deeone has revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently investigating the NGO account of controversial critic Verydarkman (VDM). This investigation follows allegations made by VDM that his NGO account was hacked through a website, leading to a loss of N180 million. VDM had claimed he was traveling to Jos…
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has instructed the Muslim Ummah to observe the crescent of Sha’aban 1446 AH on Wednesday, corresponding to the 29th day of Rajab 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar. Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Waziri of Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, conveyed the directive in a statement…
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, popularly known as ‘Black Jesus,’ for allegedly committing assault, arson, and vandalism of property valued at over N1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement issued to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, stated…