The Supreme Court has overridden the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based house wife, Maryam Sanda, who was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. President Tinubu had reduced Sanda’s sentence to 12 years imprisonment on compassionate ground. But in a judgment…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline, raising fresh concerns over pipeline safety and the risk to residents in nearby communities. According to a statement issued by the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, on Friday, the incident occurred at about 5:50pm on December 10, 2025, near…
Popular Plateau cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has issued an emotional appeal to United States President Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s security crisis is worsening and requires urgent international help. His message centred on a desperate call for intervention, stressing that the country is facing a threat that could spiral beyond control. In a video shared…
Nigeria’s timely intervention played a critical role in averting a potentially devastating bloodbath during a recent coup attempt in Benin, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Olushegun Bakari. Addressing the press in Abuja on Thursday, Bakari thanked Nigeria and other nations of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their swift response to…
Dozens of distressed Nigerians gathered outside the locked office of Amby Savings and Loan in Ikeja after the unlicensed savings platform abruptly shut down, allegedly disappearing with millions of naira belonging to investors just weeks before the holiday season. A video from the scene shows a crowd of aggrieved customers, though the exact number remains…
The Defence Headquarters has ordered the immediate removal of all non-essential roadblocks and unauthorised checkpoints on major highways nationwide, citing rising concerns over operational inefficiency and security risks. The directive, contained in a memo dated December 5 and signed by Brigadier General A. Rabiu on behalf of the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, warned that…
The Police Service Commission, in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, has announced the commencement of applications for prospective Police Constables and Specialist personnel. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s directive authorising the enlistment of 50,000 additional personnel to boost national security and increase the Force’s capacity to confront escalating crime and insecurity nationwide. The online…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and Mo Abudu, media entrepreneur, have been named among Forbes’ 100 most powerful women in the world in 2025. In the list published on Wednesday, Forbes said this year’s ranking reflects its expanding efforts to spotlight women transforming industries and shaping global influence. The publication noted…
Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, says he will not stop dancing despite public criticism, insisting that his love for dancing does not interfere with his duties. Adeleke stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today. The governor, widely known for his energetic dance steps since his days in the Senate — a trait that…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a video circulating online shows a police officer being confronted by a crowd over alleged theft. The clip opens with the officer appearing badly injured while members of the public surround him, shouting “Ole,” the Yoruba word for thief. Other uniformed personnel are seen pleading with the crowd as the confrontation…