Fidelity Bank is scrambling to stave off a looming insolvency after a Supreme Court panel found the top lender liable in a years-long tort dispute with a little-known general services venture operating out of Ibadan, Peoples Gazette heard from people familiar with the situation. The Lagos-based banking group has opened talks with lawyers representing Sagecom…
A 16-year-old boy in Delta State has accidentally shot and killed his younger sister while handling a firearm belonging to their father. The incident was confirmed in a statement on the X by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe. According to the statement, the father, who identified himself as a hunter, admitted…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that poverty and economic exclusion are the root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that unless they are addressed holistically, the region will continue to face unrest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the governor stated, “I came from the trenches. I fought successive governments…
Herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers were on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing no fewer than 33 persons in Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo and Kogi states. Several other persons were also injured in attacks, which have further worsened the insecurity in the country. In Ogwumogbio and Okpo’okpolo axis of Agatu Local Government…
There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that…
The Ibadan Cultural Festival 2025 was a vibrant celebration of tradition, identity, and unity. Held at the historic Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium, the event drew thousands of Ibadan indigenes and culture enthusiasts from across Nigeria. The stadium was filled to capacity as attendees gathered to witness a rich display of Ibadan’s history and heritage. One…
Nigerian music stars David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and the soulful Bukola Elemide, known as Asa, lit up the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta today with unforgettable performances that marked the official opening of the Gateway Games 2024. Asa opened the ceremony with a powerful rendition of the national anthem, setting a soulful and…
The Nigerian Troops has killed Alhaji Shaudo Alku, a notorious bandit leader and an ally of wanted terrorist, Bello Turji. According to a press statement by Nigerian Army on its X page, the bandit leader, Aiku was eliminated alongside many terrorists in Sokoto by the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yama. The press release reads:…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, received the English Premier League trophy, reaffirming his commitment to promoting sports for engagement and social inclusion. The trophy was officially presented by Guinness Nigeria PLC managing director, Girish Sharma, during a ceremony at the Lagos House, Marina. Mr Sanwo-Olu said the trophy’s presence in Lagos highlights the…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that former President United States President, Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer. A statement from his personal office on Sunday, May 18, 2025 confirmed it. The office also disclosed that the cancer has spread to his bones. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a…