The detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu regained his freedom early Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services. His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya during a phone conversation with Channels Television. Adebutu’s release followed confirmation…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Anas Yakubu, for allegedly killing his sister-in-law, Fatima Adamu. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the tragic incident happened in Baura Village, Albasu Local Government Area of the state. Sources informed Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred…
A Nigerian student was caught cheating in an exam after a lecturer discovered he had written answers on his native attire before entering the exam hall. The incident was shared in a viral post on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing the student’s face. According to reports, he had inscribed notes on his traditional outfit,…
The remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari were on Tuesday laid to rest in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State. GISTSMATE MEDIA reported that the solemn ceremony drew dignitaries from across the nation and beyond. Buhari served Nigeria both as a military Head of State and a democratically elected president under the platform of the All…
Nigerian actor and producer AY Comedian has reacted to a viral video that falsely depicts him kissing May Edochie, the estranged wife of actor Yul Edochie. The video, which was artificially generated, purportedly shows the two sharing a kiss while on a flight to the United Kingdom for the premiere of AY’s film, The Waiter….
The Nigeria Police Force on Friday forcefully rearrested human rights activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, outside the Kuje magistrate’s court in Abuja, moments after the court granted him bail. The incident occurred shortly after the magistrate, Abubakar Sai’id, granted bail to Mr Sowore and 12 others arrested over Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Witnesses…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has revealed that the federal government engaged international media outlets to counter the narrative that the 2023 presidential election was rigged. Mohammed made the disclosure on Tuesday during a summit of former government spokespersons in Abuja. He recalled that after the 2023 presidential poll, there was…
Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, says Bosun Tijani, minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy, will retain his position if the coalition defeats President Bola Tinubu in 2027. El-Rufai spoke on Wednesday during the second edition of Arewa Tech Fest held in Katsina. The three-day event was convened by the former governor to bring…
The Dangote Refinery has successfully exported its jet fuel to various international destinations, including airports in Iceland, Tenerife, and London. According to a report by SP Global Commodity Insights, the refinery’s Nigerian-made aviation fuel has reached prominent locations such as Heathrow Airport in the UK, as the petrochemical facility continues to scale up production. The…
Tragedy struck in Osisioma, near Aba, on Friday night when a 27-year-old man was shot dead and his sister, identified as Uzoamaka Joseph Aliu, was abducted by gunmen just hours before her scheduled wedding. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. on June 20, while the victim, Chibueze…