Leading Yoruba traditional rulers, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, met in Lagos on Friday in what has been described as a landmark reconciliation between the two ancient thrones. The meeting was convened by businessman and philanthropist Kessington Adebutu as part of activities marking his birthday…
Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu has revealed why she married her late husband despite ‘red flags’ of physical violence. In an interview with Ayo Adesanya, Nwosu said despite her initial decision to call off the wedding, her elder sister begged her not to discontinue the marriage plans, urging her to endure the abuse, assuring that it’d…
Aisha Wahab, who was abducted by gunmen in Auchi, Edo State on October 18, has regained freedom after her family and supporters raised the N20 million ransom. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu launched a social media fundraiser to secure her release, leading to her return on October 24. The development has drawn relief and celebration online as…
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have expressed their support for ongoing efforts by the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to restore price stability and strengthen confidence in the nation’s economy. The governors made this known after a briefing on the issue by the Deputy Governor (Economic Policy) of…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has demanded that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu explain the real reasons behind the sudden removal of Nigeria’s service chiefs, saying the move has sparked concerns about transparency and stability within government. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party noted that while the President has…
Six members of the National Youth Service Corps have sued the Anambra State Government, demanding N1bn in damages over their alleged assault and unlawful detention by operatives of the state vigilante group, Agunechemba. The corps members — Jennifer Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna, Anighoro Godspower, Feyisara Amore, and Chimenum Wonodi — filed the suit before…
Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, has been arrested for allegedly criticizing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State. Mokwa, who is of the Department of Agricultural Economy and Extension, was reportedly arrested by the police at an off-campus lodge in Lapai, on Thursday. The student had earlier taken to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Julius Adelakun, is dead. A statement on Saturday by the Bishop of Oyo Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, indicated that Adelakun died on Friday at the age of 91 years. Adelakun served as Bishop of Oyo for 36 years from…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that all funds it receives from world football governing body FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) are tied to specific projects and not given as free grants or gifts. In a statement released on Friday, the NFF said the clarification was necessary following widespread misinformation on…
The National Assembly has commenced deliberations on far-reaching constitutional amendments that could see the creation of 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas across the country. Barau’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the opening of a two-day joint…