The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest and detention of the Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The board’s Director General, Dr. Abba Sufi, confirmed the arrest of Sankara with the married woman on Friday evening. He said the arrest was made…
As much as $41 billion in World Bank climate finance is unaccounted for, according to Oxfam International. In a report released on Thursday, Oxfam revealed that an audit of the World Bank’s climate finance activities from 2017-2023 found that between $21 billion and $41 billion in climate finance was not tracked from the time…
The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a minor fire outbreak occurred on Friday morning at the Federal Ministry of Works headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja. The fire, triggered by a faulty circuit breaker in the electrical control room, was swiftly brought under control with no significant damage or casualties reported. Mohammed A. Ahmed, Director of Press and Public…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that three dismissed officers, Mr Abiodun Kayode, Mr James Emmanuel, and Mr Oni Philip—have been charged and remanded in prison for the killing of a Kwara State Polytechnic student, Ishola Abdulqoyum. Recall that in September, the sad incident occurred along Panat Road, a crucial link between Sango…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria has suspended popular actress Halima Abubakar for allegedly spreading false information about fellow actors and high-profile individuals. According to a statement released on Friday, the decision followed a two-year investigation into her involvement in spreading unfounded rumours, particularly about extramarital affairs between actors and notable Nigerians. The Guild revealed that…
Barcelona were tricked into sending €1million (£830,000) to a fraudster, who pretended to be working with the agent of star striker, Robert Lewandowski. Barca signed Lewandowski from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022 for an initial fee of €45m (£37m). The Polish striker has banged in 71 goals in 106 matches for Barcelona since…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election. Makinde’s supporters have already begun rallying behind him, using the hashtag #MakindeForPresident to promote his candidacy. At the moment, the governor is hosting PDP press corps members in Ibadan, where he is showcasing his projects in the southwest states. Interestingly,…
The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Prof. Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim appointed Imam of the mosque, with history expected to be made today as he delivers his inaugural khutbah (sermon) during the Jumm’at prayer. The appointment of Prof. Usman has been widely celebrated by the Muslim community, particularly among…
Former Real Madrid defender Vinicius Tobias recently got his baby’s name tattooed on his arm, only to discover that he is not the biological father. The 20-year-old Brazilian right-back, now playing for Shakhtar Donetsk, and his ex-wife Ingrid Lima welcomed their daughter, Maite, on October 8. To celebrate her birth, Tobias had the words “Maite,…
