The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has described as disturbing, an allegation that officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, collected N15million bribe to drop a money laundering case against a convicted crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The legal body, in a statement that was signed by its President, Mazi Afam Osigwe,…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, following a screening process. This development comes on the heels of President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate, requesting her confirmation as CJN, as empowered by Section 231(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving as Acting…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Presidency on Wednesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is ready to reshuffle his cabinet. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this while addressing a press conference at the State House in Abuja. He however said he does not know when the reshuffling would take place,…
Popular social critic, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has expressed fears for his safety after his home address was leaked online. In a recent video, VDM revealed that he discovered his current residence in a cease and desist letter shared on social media. The controversy stems from a legal letter issued by Mrs. Esinjemiyotan…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited social media influencer, Martins ‘VeryDarkMan’ Otse, over allegations that controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, paid a bribe of N15 million to it to have money laundering charges against him dropped. The commission also invited Bobrisky to assist it in the investigation. PREMIUM TIMES reported…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the money laundering case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission until October 30, 2024, for a ruling. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the adjournment following Bello’s move to appeal to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn the arrest…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, asking the government to resolve lingering issues affecting university lecturers. The fresh ultimatum is coming after the expiration of a 21-day notice earlier issued by the union. The government and the university lecturers agreed to set up a…
The Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and pioneer chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Abdullahi Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his 80th birthday. In a press statement personally signed by Omo BAO on Wednesday, he highlighted that “Senator Ladoja, at 80, remains a blessing…
A former female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was discharged from service after accusing a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to publish the outcome of its investigation into the matter. In January 2024, via her TikTok page, @Ogunleyeruthsavage1, Ogunleye alleged that Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, Colonel G.S….
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayers to ward off evil from the land. In a statement on Tuesday by the Esere of Benin, Stanley Obamwonyi, the monarch said that the fasting will commence on September 26…