An Akure Magistrateās Court in Ondo State has ordered the remand of a 38-year-old man, Moses Udoh, in prison, for the alleged indecent sexual assault of his daughter. Udoh was arraigned by the police on a two-count charge of indecent sexual assault of a minor and threat to life. The Police Prosecutor, Taiwo Oniyere, said…
A nine-year-old child reportedly set a three-bedroom bungalow on fire in one of the state government housing estates in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Thursday. The fire erupted at the bungalow located at No 52, Mandate 2 Housing Estate in the Ilorin West, Local Government Area of the state, was reported to have been caused…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun the export of petrol from the Port Harcourt Refinery to Dubai, shunning the local market. The Port Harcourt Refinery which began operations in November following rehabilitation shipped its first export of petroleum products to Dubai, with the company expected to load the cargo onboard the Wonder Star…
Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky has sparked reactions online after sharing a personal experience about womanhood. In a recent Instagram post, Bobrisky opened up about his struggles with monthly menstrual flow, stating that it could be painful and emotional. Bobriskyās post has generated a mix of reactions. Some people have expressed support and understanding, while others have…
The Nigeria Police Force has filed additional charges against prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. The latest filing, submitted on Friday to the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, includes 12 new counts under the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) Act, 2015. The new charges reportedly aim to obstruct Farotimiās bail application and prolong his…
A Fatal accident has claimed five lives leaving one critically injured in Ibadan, the Oyo state Capital The accident which occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road Ojoo expressway, was between a commercial Micra car and a truck. The accident also left one person injured and 6 others rescued unhurt. In a release…
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede has called on youths across the country to unite and take the lead in the fight against corruption. Mr Olukoyede made the call in Abuja on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at a Town Hall Meeting in preparation for commemorating the 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day. The 2024 International Anti-Corruption Day will be…
Nigerian musician and superstar, David Adeleke, with the stage name Davido has weighed in on some of the challenges faced by Nigerians across the country. Speaking with Elevate Africa on Thursday, Davido said Nigeria lacks good leaders which is key to growth and development of every nation. The singer also highlighted that Nigeria cannot move…
The Palace of Emir of Kano in Kofar Kudu has been surrounded by armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS), blocking both entry and exit. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to escort the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his district posting in Bichi. Daily Nigerian reported that armed policemen have…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a renowned Muslim scholar and preacher, Sheikh Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello is dead. The prominent scholar died early hours of Friday, December 6, 2204. His demise which has sent shock wave across Muslim community in Nigeria was confirmed by his son, Alh Basit Olanrewaju Katibi Bello popularly known as Aponle Anobi…