US President-elect Donald Trump, has been sentenced by a judge to an unconditional discharge on Friday. He was sentenced for covering up hush money payments to a porn star despite the US president-elect’s last-ditch efforts to avoid becoming the first felon in the White House. “This court has determined that the only lawful sentence that…
The police in Cross River State have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly killing his mother for ritual purposes. Irene Ugbo, the police spokesperson in Cross River, confirmed the suspect’s arrest and detention to reporters on Friday in Calabar. Mrs Ugbo, a superintendent of police, did not, however, provide details. The News Agency of…
The National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students (NANCES) has requested to visit Ajetunmobi College of Education , Ira, Kwara State, on fact finding visit. According to the letter sighted by our correspondent, NANCES disclosed that there are rumors flying around that the school is offering unaccredited courses and also lack adequate infrastructures. NANCES…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, saying he needs to bring new persons on board. Speaking during a valedictory session at the exco chamber, on Friday, Eno said none of the commissioners under performed. The governor who stated that though all of them delivered on their responsibilities, they had to…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court decision that invalidated the Kano State Emirates Council (Repeal) Law 2024, which facilitated the reappointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. The appellate court ruled that the Federal High Court lacked jurisdiction to nullify actions taken by the Kano State…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Barr. Uche Nnam Okwukwu has emerged as the President General of Ohanaeze N’digbo Worldwide. Okwukwu, a renowned activist lawyer, was returned unopposed at the organisation’s convention in Port-Harcourt. He emerged as the consensus candidate among more than four aspirants who sought to lead the Igbo socio-cultural organisation. In his acceptance speech,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a 32-year-old blogger, identified as Augustus, for cloning its official website and posting a fake recruitment notice. The suspect, from Akwa Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak. According to DSS sources, Augustus, a graduate of the University of…
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). The President’s trip, which is scheduled to take place from January 11 to 16, is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ties with the UAE and promoting sustainable development. According to…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. Oyelade stated that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations conducted by the Oyo kingmakers, the…
The United States Government and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have signed a memorandum of understanding to repatriate the sum of $53 million stolen funds to Nigeria. The funds were part of funds of the Galactica asset linked to former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Speaking during the signing, the Attorney General of the Federation…