October 2024

FLASH: Jubilation As Power Is Restored In Northern States

GISTSMATE 015 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a partial restoration of electricity supply to seven states located in the Northern region of the country, which had been significantly impacted by the vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line, disrupting power distribution and causing widespread outages. The states include Lafia, Makurdi, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, and Gombe…

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The Special Adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who is said to…

Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace to stop the issuance of airstrip licenses to private individuals and organizations while calling for the withdrawal of already approved ones granted to Living Faith Church and private individuals and organizations, to safeguard national security. This followed the adoption of an…

Police Arrest Three Female Officers, Discover Extorted Cash In Their Bags

GISTSMATE 015 months ago5 months ago04 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigerian Police Force, Rivers State Police Command has arrested three of its officers for alleged involvement in extortion of motorists in Port Harcourt. The three female officers, Inspector Sarah Anendei, Inspector Caroline Promise, and Inspector Christiana Jatau, were arrested under the Rumuokoro flyover in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the…

BREAKING: Police Arrest Major Arms Dealer, Arrest Over 1,000 Suspects Nationwide

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has captured over 1,000 suspects across the country since October 1st, 2024. According to police spokesman ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the national crackdown include arrests for various crimes, including armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, illegal arms possession, and cult-related activities. Among the arrests was a high-profile…

FLASH: Final-Year Student Jailed 14 Years For Internet Fraud

GISTSMATE 015 months ago04 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has been handed a 14-year sentence for internet fraud. The undergraduate, identified as Henry Nathaniel Ekanem, was convicted before the judge A. T. Mohammed during a federal high court sitting in Rivers state on Wednesday. Ekanem was arraigned by the Port Harcourt…

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, submitted to the upper chamber last week for accelerated consideration. The nominees confirmed during the screening include Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Hon. Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole,…

BREAKING: Court Grants Reps Member N500k Bail Over Assault Of Bolt Driver

GISTSMATE 015 months ago5 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, following an alleged assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. Ikwechegh was arraigned on Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life, filed by the Office…

JUST-IN: Police Arraign Reps Member, Alex Ikwechegh For Assaulting Abuja Bolt Driver

GISTSMATE 015 months ago03 mins

Nigerian Police Force has arranged Alex Ikwechegh, the federal representative for Aba North and South in Abia State, before the Kuje Magistrate Court at noon today over an alleged assault on a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. The incident, which occurred on October 27, has sparked widespread criticism, fueled by a viral video showing Ikwechegh in…

FLASH: Gov Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Lekki, Is Dead

GISTSMATE 015 months ago02 mins

GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr Abdulrahman Lekki, is dead. Mr Lekki died in the early hours of today, Tuesday, 30th October, 2024, after a brief illness, our correspondent gathered. A terse statement from the office of the Lagos State Head of Service on Wednesday , said, “With…

FSSIB Alumni Celebrates Dr. Balogun, Dr. Adedeji On Successful Ph.D Completion

Gunmen Kill Pregnant Woman, Husband, Others In Fresh Plateau Attack

‘Govt Must Take Action’, Muhd Barma Condemns Killing Of 16 Innocent Nigerians In Edo

73rd Birthday: ‘You Policies Redefining Nigeria’s Education’, Asefon Celebrates Tinubu’s Giant Strides

BREAKING: Fubara, Wike Fight About Money Sharing – Amaechi

Edo Constituents Submit Petition To Recall Senator Imasuen Over Role In Natasha’s Suspension

FLASH: Jubilation As Power Is Restored In Northern States

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Acting Chief Of Army Staff

Reps Ask Keyamo To Revoke Oyedepo’s Living Faith Church Airstrip Licence

Police Arrest Three Female Officers, Discover Extorted Cash In Their Bags

BREAKING: Police Arrest Major Arms Dealer, Arrest Over 1,000 Suspects Nationwide

FLASH: Final-Year Student Jailed 14 Years For Internet Fraud

JUST-IN: Senate Confirms Seven Ministerial Nominees

BREAKING: Court Grants Reps Member N500k Bail Over Assault Of Bolt Driver

JUST-IN: Police Arraign Reps Member, Alex Ikwechegh For Assaulting Abuja Bolt Driver

FLASH: Gov Sanwo-Olu’s Aide, Lekki, Is Dead