A prominent human rights organisation, the Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to commence the immediate criminal prosecution of former Osun State Governor, Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, over alleged diversion of over ₦600 billion in Local Government funds during his eight-year tenure. Aregbesola, who governed…
Mr. Femi Falana SAN has said that the Ogoni 4 and the Ogoni 9 were brutally killed by the Sani Abacha military junta in 1995. While speaking at the 84th posthumous birthday lecture of Ken Saro-Wiwa in Port Harcourt yesterday, the frontline human rights lawyer gave a vivid account of the tragic incident. The lawyer…
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has demanded that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, withdraw his comment that he (Umahi) was “dancing around figures” when he appeared on Arise News Channel’s breakfast show or the governor should come forward for a debate on engineering practice, particularly road construction. Recall that the Minister had a…
A Nigerian-American couple, Edward and Wendy Osefo, have been arrested in Maryland, USA, on multiple fraud-related charges. According to ABC News, Wendy, a reality TV star and professor faces 16 charges, including seven felonies, while her husband, Edward, has been hit with 18 charges, nine of which are felonies. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a soldier committed suicide on Saturday after killing his wife at the infamous Wawa military Cantonment, New Bussa, Kainji, Niger State. Our correspondent learnt that the soldier, Femi Akinleye, a Lance Corporal, was posted to the 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, located within the Wawa Cantonment but was on…
The Lagos State Government has reportedly demolished the car showroom owned by popular auto dealer and luxury influencer, Ola of Lagos. The social media personality confirmed the incident through his Instagram story, where he maintained a positive outlook despite the loss. A trending video captured the showroom being demolished, just months after he opened it….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally arrived in Uyo after an aircraft issue forced an emergency landing in Angola. On Saturday, the Eagles were returning to Nigeria after their 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane, South Africa, when the Valuejet aircraft they boarded suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. The aeroplane…
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commended the National Election Board of Ethiopia for choosing Nigeria as the destination for its electoral study tour. Acting INEC chair May Agbamuche-Mbu expressed her appreciation during a farewell dinner in Abuja, describing the week-long engagement as mutually beneficial. “We hope all you have learnt here will contribute positively…
Internet sensational, Ushie Rita Uguamaye popularly known as Corper Raye has celebrated a major milestone just months after completing her NYSC program, splashing millions of naira on her first car – a sleek Mercedes-Benz CLA. Sharing photos of her new ride on social media, the influencer expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the achievement. She…